Wakefield | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

German choir marks 21 years of friendship with eight day tour of cathedrals, minsters and churches

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 13/09/2019 - 14:34

The Augustinian Church Choir, from Erfurt, are visiting the Diocese of Leeds next month for a week’s tour to mark 21 years of the partnership between the Diocese with the Erfurt Kirchenkreis. The...

Parish Praised for Funding Successful Restoration

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 06/09/2019 - 15:00

An ancient window has been restored to its former glory at St Peter’s Felkirk, thanks to generous giving by parishioners. The ornate west window, which dates back to the 13th century, will now be a...

Cathedral Kitchen now has added green credentials

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 29/08/2019 - 10:55

Dishing up delicious healthy food for diners at Wakefield Cathedral’s Kitchen has taken an eco-friendly turn for Ea Nielsen, who runs the popular social enterprise café. It has been widely reported,...

Follow Me sessions return for sixth year

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 28/08/2019 - 15:00

Well-known BBC broadcaster and journalist, the Revd Richard Coles will kick off this year’s Follow Me 6 series of inspirational teaching sessions which are organised by the Bishop of Wakefield, the...

Christians Aware - 'Words and Wisdoms'

Christians Aware Event

Treacy Hall, Wakefield Cathedral

'Words and Wisdoms'

19.00

Light refreshments will be served.

You are warmly invited to join in conversation with Bishop John Flack

and Revd Dr David peat as they chat together about some of the

Christian writings and texts which they have found to be very helpful

and inspiring on their respective spiritual journeys.

All Welcome!

Fresh initiative to tackle needless food waste in Wakefield

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 14/08/2019 - 14:35

Wakefield Cathedral has just teamed up with The Real Junk Food Project to use food destined for waste in the Cathedral Kitchen and help alleviate food poverty. This is part of a new initiative at the...

Yorkshire Sculpture International comes to Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Tue, 23/07/2019 - 15:12

The prestigious Yorkshire Sculpture International arts festival came to Wakefield Cathedral last Saturday evening, featuring a unique musical installation that resonates with the Cathedral’s...

Farewell to two familiar faces at Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 12/07/2019 - 14:59

This month will see two familiar faces disappear from daily life at Wakefield Cathedral as they say goodbye to curate, Tim Stevens, and sub dean and canon pastor, Tony Macpherson. Tim's last service...

Favourite summer holiday spots to feature in new show at Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 08/07/2019 - 11:25

Wakefield Cathedral hopes people will share their favourite Summer holiday images to create an art show to run alongside a popular art exhibition. Local artist Tony Wade’s show called Boundary – a...

150 years of church life with artistic connections at Hoylandswaine

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 03/07/2019 - 14:20

The Church of St John the Evangelist, Hoylandswaine, is celebrating its 150th Anniversary throughout the month of July with a series of celebration events. A small, atmospheric and typically...