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New hymn from Wakefield Cathedral shared during digital Evensong

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 13/07/2020 - 11:56

Wakefield Cathedral have produced a new hymn celebrating the things they have achieved during lockdown, which was shared as part of a recent fully digital choral evensong. The musicians at Wakefield...

Wakefield Cathedral reopens with prayer

The Bishop of Leeds was the first to re-enter Wakefield Cathedral as it reopened for prayer and reflection on Wednesday, July 1 after more than three months in lockdown. The Rt Revd Nick Baines lit a candle on the altar and said a prayer for all those who have died during the pandemic and those who have lost loved ones, family and friends.

Bishop of Leeds the first to re-enter Wakefield Cathedral with prayers for all who have died of coronavirus

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 01/07/2020 - 14:28

The Bishop of Leeds was the first to re-enter Wakefield Cathedral as it reopened for prayer and reflection on Wednesday, July 1 after more than three months in lockdown. The Rt Revd Nick Baines lit a...

New reordering makes Wakefield church warm and welcoming

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 19/06/2020 - 11:20

A church in the Wakefield area is celebrating after the recent completion of a major reordering project. St Paul’s Monk Bretton wanted to improve areas within the church to make the building a better...

Digital anthem recorded by Wakefield Cathedral choir member

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 29/05/2020 - 16:19

A member of the Wakefield Cathedal choir has produced a beautiful, digital rendition of Lloyd's four part anthem View Me Lord. Jessica Parnell, a choral scholar at Wakefield Cathedral, recorded the...

View me Lord - performed by Jessica Parnell

Pocket hugs bring the church community together

Submitted by Sparty on Wed, 27/05/2020 - 15:44

Physical distancing rules not only mean congregations have been forced online, it also means that for some people it has been months since they have had any physical contact from a friend or loved...

Let the diocese pray daily until Pentecost, invites Bishop Tony

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 20/05/2020 - 09:40

Ascension Day is the start of ten days of faithful waiting and the Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Revd Tony Robinson, has invited everyone in our diocese to join in daily prayer. The national Church is...

National All Age service led by Canon from Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 20/04/2020 - 15:26

National attention focussed on the living room of Wakefield Cathedral’s Canon Precentor on Low Sunday, from where Revd Canon Leah Vasey-Saunders livestreamed a special family service. Revd Leah led...

Wakefield Cathedral Canon Precentor's family to lead nation in online Sunday worship

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 16/04/2020 - 09:40

The family of Revd Canon Leah Vasey-Saunders, the Canon Precentor of Wakefield Cathedral, will lead the CofE’s national virtual service from their living room this Sunday. Canon Leah will be assisted...

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