Festival of Faith during Lent has been a hit for Halifax Minster
First published on: 8th April 2024Halifax Minster is celebrating the success of its bold decision to rebrand Lent this year as a Festival of Faith open to all.
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Charity founded on prayer receives King's Award for helping former prisoners
First published on: 3rd April 2024Alpha House, a charity which prepares people for mainstream society after prison and was born out of prayer has received the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
And the Oscar goes to...a new cinema club that's growing church
First published on: 19th March 2024New people are coming to church services, thanks to a recently-launched community cinema club.
Bishop Smitha marks International Women's Day at special regional event
First published on: 8th March 2024Exactly a year since the announcement that the Bishop of Huddersfield, Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam would join our diocese from her role as Chaplain of Copenhagen, she attended a special International Women’s Day event hosted by West Yorks Mayor, Tracey Brabin.
Muslim Council of Britain's Zara Mohammed talks faith with Bishop Tony
First published on: 16th February 2024The first woman Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain joined Bishop Tony in conversation at Halifax Minster as part of its new Festival of Faith.
New Festival of Faith launched this Lent by Halifax Minster
First published on: 5th February 2024Halifax Minster is launching a new annual, outward-facing Festival of Faith in a bid to make the traditional festival of Lent as accessible to as many people as possible.
Please take part in Racial Justice Sunday, invites Bishop Smitha
First published on: 2nd February 2024Racial Justice Sunday on February 11 is for all churches to reflect and give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination, says Bishop Smitha.
Faith voices in the North to be shared
First published on: 21st November 2023Prompted by the recent launch of the Archbishop of York’s Faith in the North initiative, the husband of our Bishop Smitha is recording local voices talking about their faith journeys.
Mothers' Union Global Day of Action to highlight domestic abuse victims
First published on: 17th November 2023The plight of domestic abuse victims will be highlighted at a special event at Huddersfield Parish Church on the Mother’s Union Global Day of Action next week.
How churches support good mental health explored at Huddersfield area church
First published on: 7th November 2023How a church can support those with mental health challenges has been being explored at one of our Huddersfield area churches.
