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Much rejoicing at launch of Bradford's new city centre church

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 26/09/2019 - 09:50

Fountains Church has held its first official service with 175 people celebrating Bradford city centre’s new place of worship. As progress continues towards transforming a former nightclub above City...

Lake baptisms watched by a joyful crowd in stunning Wensleydale setting

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 10:10

The first full immersion baptisms in living memory at a lake in Upper Wensleydale have taken place watched by a joyful crowd of Christians. Bathers, sailors, paddle-boarders, bikers and picnickers at...

Two centuries of faith to be celebrated with song at Holy Trinity

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 21/08/2019 - 14:14

A weekend-long celebration to toast 200 years of faithful worship at Holy Trinity, Huddersfield, is open to one and all. All the clergy, musicians and congregations of the churches in Huddersfield...

A map of prayerful places is being created by the diocese

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 13/08/2019 - 10:17

A “prayer map” of places, days and times where anyone can share prayer, together with others is being compiled for our diocese. “It sometimes seems as if we are a bit bashful about letting everyone...

Spread the Good News with the power of the pen urges retired vicar

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 12/08/2019 - 10:31

Clergy and laity are being encouraged to write about faith for newspapers and secular publications by the local author of many successful articles. Retired vicar Revd Peter Dodson, lives and worships...

Pilgrims stride out in Spain on 100km farewell walk

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 03/07/2019 - 09:55

Walkers from the United Benefice of Darton, Staincross and Mapplewell have just returned from a 100km pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. Led by Fr John Fisher, many who...

Thy Kingdom Come - St Matthias with Riverside

In between Ascension Day and Pentecost churches and Christians across the world were encouraged to pray for people to come to know Jesus as part of the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer movement. Here is a video from St Matthias Church with Riverside in Leeds, sharing the experiences of some of their congregation and what they did to participate in Thy Kingdom Come this year.

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Faith and community spirit combine at Jo Cox weekend events

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 24/06/2019 - 11:46

Churches, faith communities, social groups and civic bodies all joined in the Great Get Together Weekend in Batley, which marked what would have been the 45th birthday of murdered MP Jo Cox. Four...

Bradford Cathedral invites you to walk the Labyrinth to find peace and reflection

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Tue, 18/06/2019 - 15:10

Visitors to Bradford Cathedral are being invited to walk the Prayer Labyrinth which has been cut in to the grass in the gardens surrounding the Cathedral . The Labyrinth, which follows a one way...

Christmas Gift & Food Fair

Join us on Saturday 23rd November for the greatest Christmas Fair in Yorkshire!

Saturday 23rd November, Open from 9.30am – 4.30pm – entry just £3

With over 100 local traders selling seasonal goodies to help you find that perfect present, making Christmas Shopping enjoyably, whilst supporting local, independent businesses.

Visit Santa in his grotto, and enjoy turkey sandwiches and mulled wine, whilst listening to carols, all in the beautiful setting of Ripon Cathedral – the perfect festival day out!