An enjoyable day with people from across the Wakefield Episcopal Area of @leeds.anglican.org, reflecting on the Penitential Psalms in the beautiful surroundings of the Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield.
A privilege to have led the Advent Retreat at Scargill Movement this week, journeying with some wonderful people from the length and breadth of this nation. #reflect #retreat #worship @leeds.anglican.org
A joy and privilege to be at a full St Edmund’s church in Kellington this morning, to pray for Sinéad, Joseph, Benjamin, Linzi and Gill as they were confirmed with the Holy Spirit in their walk with Jesus. #worship #cofe @leeds.anglican.org
A joyful service this afternoon at Wakefield Cathedral, during which I had the privilege to confirm 15 people, admit a young person to communion and receive a man into the Church of England. With thanks to @wakecathedral.bsky.social for the photographs. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
A joy to be at St Helen's church Sandal this morning to baptise Lucy and confirm Danika, Dewan, Jane, Sally and Lucy. #worship #CofE @leeds.anglican.org
I’m truly delighted by Bishop Sarah’s appointment as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, and pray that she may know the riches of God’s grace as she follows the call of Jesus. #CofE
It was a joy and privilege to be formally welcomed to the @leeds.anglican.org and installed in @wakecathedral.bsky.social this afternoon. Feeling very thankful for so many kind words of welcome. #CofE
Congratulations to the Red Roses of England #RugbyWorldCup2025
Rest in peace Dickie Bird, a cricket legend and wonderful ambassador for Barnsley.
On behalf of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, we bring heartfelt good wishes to our Jewish friends as you celebrate Rosh Hashanah. In these extraordinarily difficult times, we pray that the High Holy Days may be a time of refreshment and blessing, and we assure you of our continued prayers over the coming year. Shanah Tovah! From Bishops Toby, Anna, Arun, Malcolm and Smitha.
Rosh Hashanah begins this evening! Our Bishops send warm greetings and prayers to our Jewish friends.
Another wonderful celebration this morning, as I had the joy of Confirming Nadia, Jonatan and Mike at St Thomas Church, Featherstone. @leeds.anglican.org #CofE #worship
A great joy to admit and license Natalie, Jacqueline and David as Readers in the Church, and to license Amy, a Church Army Evangelist, to her role working with young people in Lupset and Thornes as part of the Wakefield ’Every Good Work’ project. @leeds.anglican.org #worship #CofE
It was a great joy to confirm these thirteen wonderful people this morning at All Saints Parish Church, Normanton. Ranging in ages from 11 to 68, they are a wonderful reminder that Jesus calls people of all ages and backgrounds to follow him and choose life. #worship
Happy Yorkshire Day everyone - be reyt!
Great to welcome and collate the Revd Rob Harper as Vicar of Airedale with Fryston this evening. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
A great privilege to confirm these two wonderful young women this morning at St. Edward the Confessor church in Barnsley this morning. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
A privilege to preach at the celebration of 160 years since the consecration of TrinityChurch, Ossett this evening. Trinity Primary School Choir were fantastic - tears of joy in the congregation! @leeds.anglican.org
A great afternoon visiting the Pontefract Liquorice Festival, with thanks to Ian Bullock and all at St Giles' church for their welcome and hospitality. @leeds.anglican.org
Four weeks a bishop and loving it. Feeling very welcomed by everyone in the Diocese of Leeds @leeds.anglican.org
A joy to preach and preside at St Paul’s church Alverthorpe this morning as they celebrated 200 years of worship and witness in the community from that wonderful church building. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
Our new deacons have been ordained at Wakefield Cathedral today! It was a great service, and we look forward to seeing what they get up to in their new ministry across our diocese. Here are just a few photos from the service, with more to come!
Good to be back at the Briery Retreat Centre to share in Evening Prayer with those being ordained deacon tomorrow in Wakefield Cathedral, and to hear their Declaration, Oaths and Bishop’s Charge. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
A joy to collate Fr Paul Mellars as Vicar of the United Benefice of Darton with Staincross and Mapplewell this evening. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
Two joyful services of ordination to the priesthood today in Wakefield Cathedral. Congratulations to Lizzie, Matt, Jo, Simon and Mark. Congratulations also to those ordained today in Bradford Cathedral, St Mary’s Allerton Bywater and Ripon Cathedral - Rebecca, Sarah, Jo, Simon, Esli and Sarah.
How the @leeds.anglican.org is being served by the deacons preparing for their ordination as priests at the weekend #retreat
Had a wonderful time meeting interesting people making a positive difference across Wakefield at my first Bishop’s Breakfast this morning, and greatly enjoyed listening to the inspirational Claire Young, founder of School Speakers and former finalist of BBC’s The Apprentice. @leeds.anglican.org
And so it begins! Tomorrow… Wakefield!
“The North South Divide is no accident, it’s national policy… the country is wired for inequality…” (Andy Burnham) Alongside the sorting and packing, it’s good to take time out to exercise the grey-matter #festivalofdebate
