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Saturday Gathering celebrates sixth birthday with six baptisms

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 12/09/2018 - 15:31

The Halifax-based Saturday Gathering, which reaches out to people on the margins, has celebrated its sixth birthday - an occasion suitably marked by six adult baptisms. "We baptised six new adult...

Blessings to our Jewish friends as they celebrate their New Year

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 10/09/2018 - 11:53

At the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, our six bishops have sent their greetings to Jewish communities in the region. The message reads: On behalf of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, we...

Rev Andi follows in Saint's footsteps to raise cash for mural

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 23/07/2018 - 12:37

Andi Hofbauer, vicar of St Aidan's Church in Leeds, and Sarah Rutty, headteacher of Bankside Primary School, in the parish of St Aidan's, are setting off on a mini-pilgrimage - walking in the...

New book 'Holy Spirit Radicals' launch

Submitted by Rebekah.Lindley on Wed, 18/07/2018 - 16:08

The Vicar of Christ Church in Upper Armley, Leeds, Arani Sen, has launched his new book, ‘Holy Spirit Radicals, Pentecost, Acts and Changed Society’ (Wednesday 25th July at 6.30 pm at the Leeds...

Archbishop to become patron of Leading your Church into Growth

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 20/06/2018 - 14:58

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu officially announced today that he is to become Patron of Leading your Church into Growth - a Christian organisation which equips church leaders and churches to...

New Monastic Community Launches in the Holme Valley

Submitted by john-carter on Thu, 14/06/2018 - 10:08

A group of twelve Christians living in the Holme Valley have joined together as a ‘new monastic community’, meeting regularly to develop their Christian discipleship and help those around them. The ‘...

Scargill House wins planning approval for major project

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 13/06/2018 - 11:40

Major improvement plans for the Scargill Movement's Christian residential and education centre near Kettlewell have been approved by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Several large...

Windrush Generation celebrate 70th anniversary at Bradford Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 12/06/2018 - 12:54

A special service to mark the 70th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush bringing Caribbean workers to Britain will take place at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday, June 17. And it promises to be both a...

Who is God? "Ask Alexa" service launched by Church of England

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 25/05/2018 - 11:04

The Church of England has launched a new service which gives worshippers and those seeking church and biiblical information the chance to use voice-activated virtual assistants. People can now ask...

Join the Wilfrid Walks to spiritual destinations

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 22/05/2018 - 10:09

In a new venture, Ripon Cathedral is leading a series of mini pilgrimages through the North Yorkshire countryside over the summer. The 'Wilfrid Walks' will provide space for prayer, reflection and...