Huddersfield Area news

Heckmondwike's Tuesday Club celebrates up on the roof!

The Tuesday Welcome group from St James’ Church, Heckmondwike were up on the roof this Easter to share the news they have been granted £176,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for major repairs...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Tue, 2017-04-18 14:05

Easter in Cleckheaton

Churches in Cleckheaton began Holy Week with a procession recreating Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem - thanks to local farmer, Hilary Peel who kindly brought a pony to St John's and gave...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Tue, 2017-04-11 12:51

Minute silence held for those caught up or killed in terrorist attacks

A minute of silent prayer was held during the Chrism Mass in All Saints, Elland on Palm Sunday to remember those killed or injured in recent terrorist attacks across the world. The Bishop of...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Tue, 2017-04-11 12:22

Palm Sunday processions across the diocese lead into Holy Week

Donkeys have been leading the way at our cathedrals and churches as the church enters the most sacred week of the year, Holy Week leading to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion on Good Friday and on to his...

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Submitted by john-carter on Sun, 2017-04-09 11:48

Donkeys in Dewsbury and schoolchildren walk the Easter story in Ossett

Easter started early in Dewsbury this year with free donkey rides for children and an open air service in the Old Market Square on Saturday 8 April. It is part of a series of Easter events aimed at...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Wed, 2017-04-05 17:42

Proper British tea and cakes welcome for Bishop George

The recently elected Bishop of Mara, The Rt Revd George Okoth, made straight for the parish of Christ the King in Battyeford on his first visit to the Diocese of Leeds. The young George Okoth was...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Wed, 2017-04-05 10:32

Winter Shelter changes lives in Calderdale

Thirty six people were guests at the Winter Shelter run by Christians Together in Calderdale this year – 33 of whom have been found homes and eight have come to faith. Linda Maslen, a member of...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Wed, 2017-04-05 09:42

Hundreds join Walk of Witness

Hundreds of people are expected to make a Walk of Witness to remember and reflect on Jesus’s last hours this Good Friday with events across Wakefield and Huddersfield Episcopal Areas. The annual Walk...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Tue, 2017-04-04 14:31

Motorbiking revs ride out for Easter

The Diocesan motorcycling team are revving up for an Easter trip this Saturday with a ride out to the most northern tip of our diocese. The group of like-minded clergy got together in the wake of the...

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Submitted by jane-bower on Tue, 2017-04-04 13:54

Bishop Nick speaks on working with the media

" Working with the media: playing with fire ?" was the title of a Lent talk given by Bishop Nick this week. Speaking to an audience at Huddersfield Parish Church, he began by recounting what happened...

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Submitted by alison-bogle on Thu, 2017-03-30 15:02

Huddersfield Area news

Heckmondwike's Tuesday Club celebrates up on the roof!

Easter in Cleckheaton

Minute silence held for those caught up or killed in terrorist attacks

Palm Sunday processions across the diocese lead into Holy Week

Donkeys in Dewsbury and schoolchildren walk the Easter story in Ossett

Proper British tea and cakes welcome for Bishop George

Winter Shelter changes lives in Calderdale

Hundreds join Walk of Witness

Motorbiking revs ride out for Easter

Bishop Nick speaks on working with the media

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