Diocese of Leeds
Graeme Heads to Pastures New
Recently I’ve been wondering whether it is possible to fall in love with a whole community. It’s a rhetorical question, really, because I already know the answer. Around three years ago I found myself at the very start of my ordination training, looking for a church placement where I could learn more about what it means to be a vicar in the Church of England, and what it means to be a community of people in service to and with…
Our New Bishop (to be)
Today, I went to Huddersfield University to meet our newly appointed bishop (to be) at the Jo Cox More in Common Centre. This morning at 10am, Downing Street announced that The Revd Canon Smitha Prasadam will take up the role of Bishop of Huddersfield later in the year. She is currently Chaplain of St Albans, Copenhagen. She explained that this means she is the only Anglican vicar in the whole of Denmark. It makes our parish from the top of…
Keep Ringing that Bell!
Dear Friends, Ten years ago today, Ruth and I didn’t really know what to expect for the future. We packed up our lives and our cat came to live in our new house which people referred to as “the vicarage”. Hanging in the air was the fresh smell of paint and new carpet as we awaited the arrival of my friends and family. Then Bishop Tony came and joined us at Holy Nativity to join us with the community by…
A Letter to us all from Bishop Nick
Bishop Nick has written to everyone. Friday 10 July 2020 To all parishes in the Diocese of Leeds Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are living through challenging and extraordinary times. The church, committed to the real world and the communities in which we are set, has continued to worship and serve despite the restrictions. Given the nature of the virus, it will be some time before we emerge into something resembling ‘normality’. We have to be clear and…
We Are the Diocese of Leeds
Since the formation of the diocese of Leeds over two years ago, there has been a lot of work going on to bring three organisations together. However, there is a lot of hard work that has been done in the meantime “on the ground”. The diocese have just released this video giving a brief snapshot of some of the good work and diversity that is being done here in West Yorkshire!
The Big Night Out
Today we went to the Big Night Out at Lightwater Valley with 16 teenagers! What a great day it was! Rides and sunshine, a picnic and some great bands! The Big Night Out is the biggest church youth event in the north of England. Thousands of young people enjoying themselves in the sun and having fun! Brightline were really good as the evening’s entertainment! Now we’re all tired and back on the coach home! Another fantastic year!!
The Floods – From Bishop Jonathan
From Bishop Jonathan “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it”The storms over the Christmas period have had a devastating effect on communities in the Calder Valley. The floods have affected many homes, businesses and community facilities, including schools, and the effects will last much longer than the attention of the news media. At the same time, the response to the floods locally and from further afield has been remarkable, with people working tirelessly to…
Confirmation at Lunch Club
This morning the Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs came to the communion service before Lunch Club. During the service, two of the regular members of the congregation were confirmed. During the service Danielle told the congregation that this is the next stage of her journey after she came to the Pilgrim Course at the beginning of the year. As part of the service Bishop Jonathan prayed for the Holy Spirit to fill Beryl and Danielle. He then annointed them with…
Why is the Church of England getting involved with …?
Time and time again people ask me the question, “Why is the Church of England getting involved with…?” At which point you can add the words refugees, debt, tax credits, or any number of other things. Surely the primary business of the Church is religion, helping people to develop a relationship with God and to become part of the life of the Church. So why get involved in all these other issues? Well, we need to remember that the central…
New Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales (Leeds) Plans Announced
This is taken from the Church of England’s publication “In Review“ The new diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales: Leeds will come into being next Easter. A proposed ‘roadmap’ for the transition to the new diocese has been agreed by the Archbishop of York and Diocesan Bishops which includes celebrations to give thanks for each diocese (Ripon and Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield) as they come to an end with the birth of the new diocese. Key to the transition…
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