Putting our alleluias away for Lent today... @whitkirkchurch.org.uk

There is sunshine!

Our #Lent Course this year explores the Lord's Prayer, probably the first 'formal' prayer that most people learn, which we say often without stopping to think about what it really means. Each speaker will discuss a line of the prayer, with time for questions or reflections, followed Compline. ✝️

This is tonight at 6:30pm 🙏

Sanctuary is a Eucharist with space for watching and waiting. With fewer words than a Sunday Eucharist, it leaves more time for reflection, accompanied by gentle music and silence. There is also the opportunity to receive prayer ministry at the end of the service. All welcome. ✝️

It's #PancakeDay next week, and we're having a party! Pancakes, toppings, & refreshments provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own favourite toppings too. With games, a quiz, and plenty of fun for all ages, it’s a relaxed way to spend time together. Everyone’s welcome - just come hungry! ✝️

"Sarah, it is Christ we long to see, but it is Christ in you and through you that will be the hallmark of your ministry as servant and Shepherd to the Church of England and across our beautiful and diverse Anglican Communion."

Today, at St Paul's Cathedral, Bishop Sarah officially becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury. Find out what will happen as senior bishops meet to confirm her election.

Join us in prayer today, on the Confirmation of Election of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏

Assembly Bangers at St Mary's Whitkirk. Safe to say that a lot of fun was had by all!! @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

Look out Whitkirk! The vicar's star word for 2026 (drawn entirely at random with no cheating) is... 🥁🥁🥁 ... IMAGINATION! Literally anything could happen. Mwahaha! 🤣

A prayer for the new year 🙏 ✨

We will be celebrating Midnight Mass tonight at 11:30pm - come and join us as we begin the celebrations of the birth of Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords. ✝️

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 24. It's Christmas Eve. Mary and Joseph are approaching Bethlehem. The time for her baby to be born is drawing near. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 23. An image of Sunday's Festival of Lessons and Carols. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

A prayer for those alone this Christmas. 🙏

Yesterday we lit the fourth candle on our Advent wreath, as we remembered the Blessed Virgin Mary. Christmas is nearly here. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

The Festival of Lessons and Carols at @whitkirkchurch.org.uk was absolutely awesome. I am a very proud and happy (and a tiny bit exhausted) vicar.

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 21. O morning star! We explored the great 'O' antiphons of Advent at our Sanctuary service on Thursday. Today's antiphon is 'O oriens' or 'O morning star'. Today is the shortest day. Now the light returns. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 20. A fun night was had by all last night at the Brown Cow, singing carols with our friends from Altofts and Normanton Brass Band. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 19. Candles glow and stars are placed on the tree to remember loved ones at our Longest Night service. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 18. On Saturday, members of St Mary's church choir were delighted to sing 3 carols at the concert by Svitoch Ukrainian Chamber choir. You can hear the choir again at our Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday 21st at 7pm. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 17. Yesterday the Silver Lining Luncheon Club members enjoyed their Christmas party, with a visit from Santa.... @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 16. We had a lot of fun at our Messy Christingle service on Sunday. Everyone built a Christingle in the hall and then brought it into church where we thought about Jesus, the light of the world. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 15. Yesterday we lit the third candle on our Advent wreath, remembering John the Baptist, the precursor. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

Jesus Christ is always at the centre of Christmas. And everyone's invited to experience it with us. Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you. Find services and events in your local community at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 12. Yesterday a small group of parishioners and choristers, with Giles, our director of music, went to Colton Lodges care home for their Christmas Carol Service. Sharing the good news of Christmas, in church and out. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 11. A real treat today. Last night we were privileged to host the choir of Colton Primary School for their Christmas concert, and there was some pretty funky headgear on show... as well as some amazing singing. 🎵 🎶 @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

On Human Rights Day, we remember that every person is created in God’s image and worthy of dignity and protection. May we stand with the vulnerable, work for justice, and seek a world where all can flourish. #HumanRightsDay

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 10. An angel tells Mary that she has been chosen to bear Gods own son. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 9. On Sunday evening we held our Advent Carol Service, watching and waiting with singing and readings as the light gradually returned. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 8. Yesterday was the second Sunday of Advent, and we lit the second candle on our Advent wreath, thinking of the prophets, whose words point to Jesus. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 7. At the end of our Experience Christmas activities, the children laid their gifts before the Christ-child in the manger. Today we will present and bless them at the altar. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 6. Just as the wise men considered what gifts to give the new baby king for whom they were searching, so the children who visited us this week thought about what they would give the new baby. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

Tonight we're hosting Mary & Joseph on their advent journey around the parish 🥰 @whitkirkchurch.org.uk #Posada ✝️

@whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org St Mary's Advent Calendar: Day 5. "You are the salt of the earth". Thinking about God's invitation to Mary, the children who come to Experience Christmas considered how God can take something ordinary and make it into something extraordinary.

@whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org This week we are welcoming children from all our primary schools into church for "Experience Christmas" activities. In this activity they think about how we can prepare our hearts, as well as our homes, to meet Jesus.

What does heritage mean to you? We're working with the city’s heritage organisations to help shape a new heritage framework. The project aims to explore what heritage means to people in Leeds, from historic buildings, landscapes and stories. Get involved 👉 orlo.uk/nNbQM

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Oops! Forgot to share this yesterday! @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

Today is the UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. As we remember those whose lives were blighted by the sin of the slave trade, let us recommit to ending the evil of modern slavery in all its forms. https://www.un.org/en/observances/slavery-abolition-day

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Described by Pevsner as a 'fascinating work marking the ultimate development of (A Randall Wells') individualistic stand of Arts and Crafts architecture' and elsewhere as 'bridging the gap between Arts and Crafts style and modernism,' St Wilfred's, Halton in Leeds

A prayer for Remembrance Day

It was good to be joined by our local MP and councillors, as well as Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, representatives of the emergency services, the St John's Ambulance, and other local groups for today's Act of Remenbrance. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

Parish Pilgrimage to Ripon Cathedral. Treasures Untold... architectural, human, and spiritual. Thank you to all at Ripon Cathedral for your hospitality. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk on tour! @leeds.anglican.org

Please join us in prayer for all those affected by Hurricane Melissa 🙏 Prayer part 1/3: God of mercy and compassion, we lift before you the people of Jamaica and all in the Caribbean whose lives have been torn apart by Hurricane Melissa.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Candles burn after our memorial service today, each one a loved-one remembered. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org