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

A joyous and Spirit-filled celebration of faith, as we welcomed Bishop Arun to Whitkirk to confirm 10 candidates. In a powerful sermon, Bishop Arun reminded us of God's call to be radical welcomers, creators of a kingdom where there are no outsiders. @whitkirkchurch.org.uk @leeds.anglican.org

BREAKING: The next Archbishop of Canterbury is to be the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London since 2018, Downing Street has announced. She is to be the first woman to hold the post #archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106 www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

A prayer for the next Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏

A Prayer for Black History Month. 🙏

A Prayer for the Holy Land 🙏 This prayer was written by the Archbishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum, for today's ecumenical Day of Prayer for Peace. Find out more at cofe.io/PrayForPeace.

If you haven't been to @whitkirkchurch.org.uk before and are wondering if you'd be welcome and what to expect, we've added a helpful guide to our website. whitkirkchurch.org.uk/welcome/

Excellent words here from Bishop Arun. At St Mary's, we proudly fly the flag of St George from our flagpole beside Selby Road. We are the Church of England: here for everyone in England, regardless of background. ✝️

My chosen Advent book for 2025, 'Listening to the Music of the Soul', is out now. Bishop Guli reflects on our shared experience of contemporary life, and on her experience of growing up as a Christian in Iran. Find out more here 👇 archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...

We're holding an online forum to share views on what we as a diocese want for our next Bishop of Leeds this evening at 6pm! Please email [email protected] for details on how to join! Read more about it here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/vacancy-in-s...

"May God bring an end to these terrible injustices and guide our feet into the way of peace." Bishops have responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state. Read more at cofe.io/PalestinianStatehood.

Pilgrims in the Park. Launched today at Temple Newsam. A simple service with prayers and a reflection, followed by a walk and a cuppa in the café.

A statement on the situation in Gaza.

Going to this on Saturday. Who's coming?

Tomorrow marks the first day of General Synod. The July 2025 Group of Sessions meets in York and runs until 15 July. Watch the live stream of General Synod at cofe.io/SynodLivestr... and join in the conversation on social media using #Synod.

Join us for a fun-filled time at our famous summer Church Fair this weekend! Come along and enjoy live music from the fantastic Altofts and Normanton Brass Band as you explore a variety of stalls, including hook-a-duck, tombola, plants, cakes and much more!

The Diocese of Leeds has launched its public consultation looking for the views of all people across our region about the next Bishop of Leeds. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

Congratulations to Vicky Angell who was on placement with us earlier this year, and who was ordained deacon on Saturday! May God bless her in her ministry, and others through her. ✝️

This is really interesting - the first ever English translation of the Nicene Creed, from the 10th Century! ✝️ youtube.com/shorts/6wo4O...

We are slightly younger than Norman but it still takes a hefty effort to raise our temperature! Our doors are open Saturday from 2-4pm - anyone is welcome to come in for a refresh & recharge, whether physical, spiritual, or both.

This summer, we are celebrating the 1700th birthday of the Nicene Creed, one of the most enduring statements of Christian faith. 📜 Join with believers around the world as we reflect on each of the 24 lines, over 24 days. Find the daily reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.

A prayer following the plane crash in India.

We're launching a new service this Thursday, 12th June. "Sanctuary" is a contemplative Eucharist with space for reflection and prayer, using fewer words, more silence, and gentle music. Need space to reflect and breathe? "Sanctuary" could be for you. Every second Thursday of the month, 6.30pm. ✝️

Congratulations to Emily, baptised at yesterday's Pentecost Eucharist. Come, Holy Spirit! ✝️

This Volunteers Week, we are celebrating some of the crucial work done by outstanding volunteers in our churches, and today we are looking at Parish Safeguarding Officers. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

Today the Church of England celebrates St Dunstan, which makes today an excellent day to pray for those selecting the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and for vocations to the religious life. ✝️⚓️

A free concert on Saturday with me and Alison. Please come along for a calm bit of music 🎵