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.

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

A wonderful day that I will always remember.

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

May he rest in peace, and rise in glory 🙏

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” Luke 24:5 (NRSV) Alleluia! Christ is risen!

With the exception of services and farewell events, I’ve just had my last in-person meeting for the @sheffdio.org. A strange feeling!

Standing in a ridiculously long queue on Fulwood Road, waiting to get into @rcsheffield.bsky.social for Record Store Day 2025. Hoping that those in front of me are not snapping up all the good stuff to sell! Open to offers of coffee if you live nearby 😉😁

An update from the Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, and Alex Shilkoff, Strategic Programme Director at the Diocese of Sheffield. Read more in Network: sheffdio.org/NetworkSp25

Lovely day in Newcastle today

Awesome! The power of music to inspire and bring people together. #inclusion

Our new Bishop of Wakefield enjoyed a grand tour of the varied area where he will serve everyone, following the Downing Street announcement of his appointment. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/new-bishop-o...

After a fantastic day in which I’ve met some truly inspirational people, I’ve just caught up on the day’s social media, and have been moved by all the really lovely comments. This is just to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have posted! Here’s Jo and me at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park from today…

Here is a little video message from the Ven Malcolm Chamberlain, the next Bishop of Wakefield, as he introduces himself to the diocese during his first day of adventures with us! Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/wwkta-Ex0TQ

As we come towards the end of Malcolm's first day in the diocese, here are a few more pictures from his adventures, learning about the food pantry at St George's Barnsley, a trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and a visit to the Parish of Hemsworth learning about that area!Mal

“It has been a huge privilege to serve for the last eleven years as the Archdeacon of Sheffield & Rotherham. I am immensely grateful to God & to all those I have worked alongside & learned so much from." A farewell message from @malchamb.bsky.social www.sheffield.anglican.org/farewell-mes...

We're exploring the Wakefield Episcopal Area with Bishop-to-be Malcolm today - after the announcement at Wakefield Cathedral, Malcolm visited St John's Royston Primary School, meeting the schoolchildren, before heading to St George's Barnsley to discuss outreach and engagement!

The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, will be the new Bishop of Wakefield in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, Downing Street announced today. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

Malcolm, who has been an Archdeacon in the Diocese of Sheffield since 2013, will undertake a series of engagements around Wakefield today ahead of a consecration in June.

A joy to preach and preside at Sheffield Cathedral this morning, and a huge privelege to discuss faith afterwards with a couple of people who were asking brilliant questions. #worship #discipleship

Looking forward to preaching and presiding at Sheffield Cathedral this morning #worship

A good evening out watching the brilliant stage show of The Girl On The Train at The Lyceum in Sheffield.

From today’s Morning Prayer, following the reading of Psalm 2: Most high and holy God, lift our eyes to your Son enthroned on Calvary; and as we behold his meekness, shatter our earthly pride; for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

25 years ago today, I was at Wembley watching Leicester City win the League Cup. I can’t quite believe that was a quarter of a century ago!

This editorial seems pretty spot on to me…

Pretty sure this is a manifesto pledge well and truly dropped - so sad to see a Labour government reducing oversees aid.

A joy to induct and install Lucy as the new Rector of Manor Parish @sheffdio.org #lightsforchrist #worship

If Trump can do it…