August 30 Summer Family Fun
, Wakefield Cathedral, 10am -
details here
September 1 A celebration of family, fundraising concert for CAP at Bradford Cathedral 7pm.
More here
September 1 Todmorden Summer Orchestra
, St.Mary's Church Todmorden, 7pm.
More here
September 2 Farewell service for the Ven Bev Mason at Ripon Cathedral, 3.30pm.
Details
September 6 Digital and Social Media postponed until December.
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September 6 Firm Roots Cancer Support Group, Kirkheaton, 6.30pm.
Details here
September 6 Jazz in the Church, St Giles' Pontefract, 7.30pm.
More here
September 8 Ride and Stride
September 8 Last Night of the Proms, Emmanuel Church, Shelley, 7pm.
More details here
September 9/16/23/30 'What would Jesus Post?' Author, David Robertson leads a series of evening talks at Christ Church South Ossett, 6pm.
More here
September 10 Good News for all creation? Measuring your church's carbon footprint training events starting today, 2pm.
More here
Evening event at Church House Leeds, 7pm - details here
September 11 Yorkshire Liturgists' Network Colloquium,
Bridge Community Church, Leeds, 1pm
September 13 Talking about the E Word,
day for clergy and church leaders, St George's Church Leeds, 10am-3pm.
More here
September 13 Emergency Aid at Work- training day, Holy Trinity Idle. 9am-4pm
More here
September 14 Baker Mike Baking Demonstration,
St John's Church Cononley at 7pm.
More here
September 14 -16 Fire Light and Shade, stained glass exhibition Ilkley Manor House plus early music concert on the 14th at 7pm.
Full details here
September 15 Exploring Faith with the Dean of Durham, 9.45am at the Rokeby Inn, DL11.
More here
September 15 Harrogate School of Theology and Mission,
9.30am at St Mark's Harrogate Prof Gavin D'Costa.More here
September 15 Victorian Day at Emmanuel Church, Shelley
Details here
September 15 Meet the Farmers of Malawi - a Fairtrade event at the Flying Duck, Ilkley 6pm
Details here
September 15 Call my Bluff wine tasting Carleton in Craven, 7.30pm
More here
September 17 How is my church impacting the environment? 7pm Cottingley -
details here
September 18 How is my church impacting the environment?
7pm St Mark's Harrogate -
details here
September 19 Urban Ministry- fifth Bingley Lecture. Holy Trinity Bingley 7pm -
more here
September 19 Churchwarden training, 7pm Holy Trinity Huddersfield.
Details here
September 21 Bishop on a Beach. Harry Gration (BBC Look North) interviews Bishop Toby Howarth, Bradford Cathedral, 7pm.
More here
September 22 Gypsies and Travellers. information day at the Mirfield Centre, 10am.
More here
September 22 York City Gospel Choir Workshop and Concert, from 2.30pm, St James Birstwith.
Details here
September 24 Presence and Engagemen
t training day for clergy, Church House, Leeds, 10.30am.
More here
September 24 Church warden training, All Saints' Ripley, 7pm
Details here
September 29 Installation of the next Dean of Wakefield, Simon Cowling. Wakefield Cathedral 3pm
September 30 Church Open Day, Christ Church Skipton 11am -
more here
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For safeguarding issues, contact: Jenny Price 07800 740001
Jenny Leccardi 07872 005189 or
Narinder Lyon 07872 005309
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The Who's Who directory lists clergy & diocesan staff (email addresses & phone numbers).
Access it here
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Moves and Appointments
Revd Canon Arun John,
Vicar of the United Benefice of St. James with St. Stephen's Church, Blackburn and Area Dean of the Blackburn with Darwen Deanery (Blackburn); to be T
eam Rector of the United Benefice of Rothwell, Lofthouse, Methley with Mickletown and Oulton with Woodlesford (Leeds EA)
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Churches across the Diocese are gearing up to open their doors to visitors over two special weekends in September. The
Heritage Open Days form part of England's largest festival of history and culture and more
than 70 churches in the Diocese have officially registered to take part though many others are being encouraged to get on board. Find out which and discover more here
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A BBC2 Horizon special, broadcast yesterday August 29, 'A Week Without Lying: The Honesty Experiment', has featured North Yorkshire parish priest, Canon Ruth Newton.
Ruth was invited to take part in an experiment to see if she could go for a week without lying. If you missed the programme find out how she got on!
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Young people from across the diocese have been reflecting on a 'momentous trip' to the United States which has deepened ties with the link diocese of Southwestern Virginia. The group
spent nearly three weeks in the episcopal diocese experiencing nothing but 'warmth', 'welcome' and 'hospitality' - read more about their experience here
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160 young people from across the Diocese and beyond gathered joyfully for this summer's Ripon Venture camps, which combined great activities with Christian engagement.
Two week-long residential courses at Ripon Grammar School for 11 to 18-year-olds included team-building exercises, such as gorge scrambling, cave exploration and group games. More here
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An evening of music and art for all the family raising funds in support of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is promised at Bradford Cathedral this
Saturday 1 September at 7pm. Music from
the City of Bradford Brass Band (Championship Section) and Knaresborough's singing train guard, Paul Mirfin together with an
art exhibition from local schools. Details and tickets here
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The diocese will say farewell to the Ven. Beverley Mason, the Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, at a special service in Ripon Cathedral on Sunday 2 September at 3.30pm. She will be consecrated as the Bishop of Warrington
at York Minster on October 18th - more here
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A live broadcast of Radio 4's Any Questions? - chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby and currently celebrating its 70th anniversary - is being hosted at Leeds Minster on Friday 7 September 2018. Free tickets are required. More details on how to get them here
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Coinciding with the first Heritage Open Days weekend (see News section above) on Saturday 8 September, Ride and Stride encourages people in your community to take part in a sponsored walk or cycle ride between local churches. The event
raises almost £1.5M for participating churches in England every year. More here and how you can take part
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In a new venture, a series of mini-pilgrimages through the North Yorkshire countryside will be setting out from Ripon Cathedral over the summer.
The 'Wilfrid Walks' will provide space for prayer, reflection and fellowship visiting unseen spiritual places not normally open to the public. The third walk is on Saturday 8 September More here
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 A series of two part training events will be taking place around the diocese from
September 10 for church members to discover how their church impacts on the environment. Of particular interest to churchwardens, clergy and PCC members. Full details
on the downloadable poster here
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Talking About The E Word at St George's, Leeds on September 13 will be evangelists, S
ophie Jelley from Durham Cathedral and author and vicar, Matt Woodcock, sharing ideas and good practice. The day, initially for clergy has been opened up for anyone involved in evangelism or youth work. More information on the Learning Portal
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BBC Look North presenter, Harry Gration, will be the compere when Bishop Toby Howarth, the Bishop of Bradford, talks about his life and his favourite music at Bradford Cathedral next month. 'Bishop on a Beach' on
September 21st promises to be full of surprises, and proceeds go to the Friends of Bradford Cathedral.
More here
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Stuart Townend is one of today's leading worship songwriters and on
Sunday 23 September he will be
in concert at Keighley Shared Church as part of his Courage tour.
Rev'd Mike Cansdale says 'We are really looking forward to hosting Stuart for his only evening in West Yorkshire. In this tour he connects with some of the challenging questions of life ' More details here
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 25th May and because of the high demand on training sessions offered by the diocese earlier this year, two more sessions with the Diocesan Registrar are being organised for October 3 or 7. Booking is essential - more here
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A day for lay leaders, PCC members and those concerned with church growth takes place on October 6. Those wanting their church to become welcoming and mission focussed are particularly invited to Growth: The Big Turnaround. It takes place from 10am at
St John the Baptist, Knaresborough. More here
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 A conference on faith and business for
Christians in business takes place at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday 13 October, 9.30am-4pm. Loving God and Neighbour in Business is a joint conference between the Cathedral and the Thinking Faith Network. More here
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The Growing the Rural Church (GtRC) 2018 day conference takes place on October 31 and will explore how rural churches can use their buildings creatively to support their ministry and better serve their communities. Key-note speakers include Bishop of Ripon, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
Find out more here
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'There are still a few places remaining on a unique and fascinating trip to The Holy Land In
February 2019 led by Canon Michael Glanville-Smith and the Revd Alison Askew. For details of this and other pilgrimages and retreats find out more on our
Pilgrimages , Retreats and Centres page
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AROUND THE AREAS
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The church of All Saints, Ilkley, which traces worship back to the 7th century has appointed a new Heritage Manager.
Carry Lynott will be helping with the development of new heritage resources at a church which as seen Christian worship since 627 AD. More here
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900 years of history comes alive at Halifax Minster during its Heritage Weekend next month, with activities and performances day and night including the '
Sans Illuminaire' evening.
"Sewing Solder" Lt Col Neil Stace, a finalist in the Great British Sewing Bee, will give expert tuition - find out more here
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Christians from churches across Leeds have once again been offering practical help and a listening ear at this year's
Leeds Festival at Bramham Park.
Find out what went on here
The BBC Radio 4 programme, Any Questions, will be coming from Leeds MInster on Friday 7 September.
The panellists reflect a range of political perspectives and the Minster is inviting interested people to be part of the audience. Find out more here
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Retired Yorkshire Dales vicar and former RAF chaplain, the Revd Ian Greenhalgh, was the guest of honour in Settle for the opening of a new WWI exhibition exploring the final few months of the war.
'1918: Long Last Mile' is on display until November 14. More here
An open air service to commemorate
the eight million horses, donkeys and mules that died in service during World War 1 drew a congregation of 200, including many on horseback. Four churches in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, joined forces to host the open-air War Horse Remembrance Service. Read more here
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A north Featherstone church has been awarded £800 for projects designed to reach out to the community.
The congregation at All Saints' will use the money for two projects, one print based and the other digital. More
Wakefield Cathedral has been named in the top ten inspirational places to visit during the Heritage Open Days this year.
It is one of only three cathedrals and seven churches singled out on the Explore Churches website by the National Churches Trust. Find out more
Iranian refugees who had sought asylum in Wakefield and baptised in Wakefield Cathedral have been confirmed in Gateshead.
It was another step on their Christian journey and the sub Dean of Wakefield, Canon Tony Macpherson was there to witness it. More here
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RESOURCES
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 The September edition of the Prayer Diary is now online to download.There are fresh prayers for Sudan as well as prayers for Tanzania and for new deacons and priests, plus those in training. Download prayers
here.
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The diocese is looking for a representative to the Church of England Youth Council.
It's an exciting opportunity to represent your own and other's views on this national body.
If you know someone aged 16-23 who might be interested, then check out the Leeds Children and Youth Facebook page here
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 "Take responsibility for your discipleship ...join the online learning community" urged Bishop Nick at the close of last month's Diocesan Lay Conference. The learning portal is gradually being populated by new courses and information - and
you can join up now by visiting it and registering here
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The next deadline to apply for a grant from
the National Churches Trust Maintenance Grants Programme
of
between £500 and £3000 towards the costs of small, urgent repairs
to your church building is 26th September.
More here
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'Creationtide' or the 'Season of Creation' is the period in the annual church calendar from 1st September to 4th October dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
To inspire you and help you explore and celebrate Creationtide new liturgies, services and prayers from across the church have been collected here
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 Christian Aid's Harvest Appeal is now live. It aims to support w
omen in poor rural communities, in countries like Burkina Faso, Honduras, Malawi and Ethiopia. They often struggle to earn a living because of climate change and drought, while prevalent beliefs can make it hard for women to get loans or start businesses. Read more here to find out how you can help.
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. . . is the name of Bishop Nick's blog, which also includes his
Thought for the Day and Chris Evans show scripts.
Take a look at it here
Bishop Nick's appearances in the House of Lords are recorded
here.
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For so many in the church today, evangelism can be a scary concept. In a short video Church Growth Adviser, Canon Robin Gamble, explains about 'Talking about the E word' day at St George's Church on September 13. Watch it here
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Dawn Savidge, a Children, Young People and Families Team Member for the Diocese has produced a video to make churches aware of the Higher Tour coming to Yorkshire in Spring 2019. From Monday 18th March to Saturday 29th March the tour will be focused on local schools with concerts in Leeds and Wakefield. Watch the video and find out more here
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 If you are a Facebook user you can now follow the latest news on our Diocese of Leeds Facebook page. To keep updated on your home feed, please 'Like' our page
which you will find here. Comments are welcomed but will be moderated!
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 The Diocese of Leeds is now on Instagram. Images will be posted regularly to share church stories, people and the beautiful locations that can be found in our area. To follow the account please find us under '
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 You can contact the Communications Team with your news for future editions. The e-news is published twice a month. The next edition will be sent out on
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