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Marking the anniversary of the outbreak of WW1

Submitted by jane-bower on Thu, 31/07/2014 - 16:03

Peace walks, ration teas, letters read from relatives who served in the First World War, exhibitions of the local fallen, muffled church bells, candlelit vigils and live streaming of the service at...

New rector for Guiseley with Esholt

Submitted by alison-bogle on Tue, 22/07/2014 - 09:51

The Revd David Pickett, MBE will be licensed as Rector of Guiseley with Esholt on 5 August. It’s the first licensing by Bishop Nick Baines since he became Bishop of Leeds. Fr David Pickett is coming...

Huge crowds at Kirkstall Festival

Submitted by alison-bogle on Tue, 15/07/2014 - 08:54

An astonishing 20,000 people attended this year's Kirkstall Festival in the picturesque grounds of 12th century Kirkstall Abbey. During the festival around 150 people came to a church service in the...

Spanners instead of flip flops – a vicar’s suitcase

Submitted by alison-bogle on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 23:30

Insufficient baggage allowance is irritating for many holiday makers, but for Canon Felicity Lawson, Vicar of St Peter’s Gildersome, it’s had more significance than leaving behind an extra pair of...

Faith according to a rapper and a former drug addict

Submitted by alison-bogle on Tue, 08/07/2014 - 14:59

A rapper and a former drug addict spoke powerfully about their Christian faith at a mission event held this month at Christ Church, Upper Armley. Vicar, the Revd Arani Sen, says, “During the evening...

Bishop Nick becomes Patron of St Gemma’s Hospice

Submitted by alison-bogle on Wed, 02/07/2014 - 17:36

St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds has announced that Bishop Nick has become one of its patrons. After paying a visit to the hospice on Wednesday, he said, ‘It was a privilege to see at first hand the...

St Chad's et la fête magnifique

Submitted by alison-bogle on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 23:31

A trio of local celebrities turned up in Headingley for St Chad's 'Grand Party' which celebrated all things to do with cycling ahead of the Tour de France. Vicar Tom Lusty said, "It went brilliantly...

Church and synagogue welcome Le Tour

Submitted by alison-bogle on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 15:29

St John’s Church and Etz Chaim Synagogue in Moor Allerton, Leeds have erected a banner across the shared entrance to their car parks showing their joint support for Le Tour de France. Revd Charles...

Rector of Leeds to retire

Submitted by alison-bogle on Mon, 30/06/2014 - 19:46

Canon Tony Bundock is to retire as Rector of Leeds after just over nine years. He was previously Rector of Seacroft for 11 years. When asked about the highlights of his time at Leeds Minster, he says...

Could you help people being released from prison?

Submitted by alison-bogle on Mon, 30/06/2014 - 11:35

West Yorkshire Community Chaplaincy Project is looking for volunteer link workers to help them provide resettlement support for men leaving HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun. Amy Benson from WYCCP says, “We...