Huddersfield | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

Churches reveal ‘hidden nature’ at the 2020 Heritage Open Days Festival

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 03/08/2020 - 14:53

Churches across the Diocese will be revealing some of their best kept secrets as part of this year’s National Heritage Open Days Festival. Between the 11th and 20th September, everyone can uncover...

Minster opens its doors for private prayer

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 15/06/2020 - 09:44

Halifax Minster reopens to the public today with time for private prayer between 11am to 2pm, every day of the week. The Minster will not be open for tourists and general visiting until further...

Uplifting artwork by young people sent to local care homes

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 13/05/2020 - 12:00

Artwork and uplifting messages have been sent to two care homes by the children and young people of St Stephen’s Church, Lindley. The recent lockdown measures have resulted in many, particularly...

Churches Together launch Cleckheaton Foodbank during COVID-19 crisis

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 17/04/2020 - 09:52

‘Churches Together' in Cleckheaton celebrated Easter this year by opening a Foodbank and offering a full range of services to local people struggling due to Covid 19. PCC Secretary of St Luke the...

Churches help our flood hit areas, but more state aid needed says Archdeacon

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 17/02/2020 - 10:37

Our churches and worshippers have supported communities through two devastating storms and the Archdeacon of Halifax has praised the region's courage. Writing in the Yorkshire Post, the Ven Dr Anne...

Glorious mural restored thanks to generous worshippers

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 13/02/2020 - 12:27

Restoration of an inspirational mural at Birstall Parish church has taken place thanks to the determination and generosity of worshippers. The glory of the chancel arch mural (pictured before and...

National churchyard mapping project launches in our diocese

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 11/02/2020 - 10:50

A national churchyard mapping project is being launched in our diocese at the end of the month. Kirkburton, All Hallows and Shelley, Emmanuel, two churches near Huddersfield received a Sharing...

Faith leaders and young people come together to learn about Holocaust

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 06/02/2020 - 16:14

Faith leaders and young people from across the diocese have gathered to learn from the events of the Holocaust. The visit to the Holocaust Education and Memorial Centre in Huddersfield was attended...

Bishop Jonathan named as CofE's new lead safeguarding bishop

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 06/02/2020 - 11:52

The Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs has been announced as the Church of England’s new lead safeguarding bishop, taking over from Bishop Peter Hancock, the Bishop of Bath and Wells, who leaves...

Grave damage after car crashes through church wall

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 28/01/2020 - 12:07

A suspected drink driver has badly damaged graves at St Stephen’s, Lindley after smashing through a wall in a late-night crash. The driver, a man in his 30s, was injured after losing control of his...