News and Notices

The seventh Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday after Trinity

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 6 August at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 6 August at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the eighth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 10 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Renewal of the Prayer List

Praying for those who are sick and in long-term care, or in any other kind of need, is central to our mission and it happens daily at Morning and Evening Prayer, and also at our Sunday Eucharists. In order to ensure that the prayer list remains up-to-date and manageable, however, we have decided to renew it twice a year. This will happen on the first Sunday of September and the first Sunday of March. A list is now available at the back of church for you to add the names (first names only, please, for data protection reasons) of anyone for whom you would like us to pray for. It is of course fine to add names at any time by contacting Claire or leaving a prayer on one of the cards that are always available at the back of the church, but please do also remember to ask for names to be removed if the person is recovering or a moment of crisis has passed. As well as those remembered by name, we always also pray for any others who are in need of our prayers, so please be assured that no-one will be left out. God knows our needs and the needs of those who are on our hearts, even when we do not articulate them in so many words. There is no need to renew the list of those whose year’s mind we remember: this will continue as usual.

Adam Kelly

Adam’s last service at Whitkirk before he leaves us to start his training for ordination will be on Sunday 31 August. We would like to invite you to celebrate all that Adam has brought to Whitkirk at a bring-and-share lunch after the service on that day. Food contributions can be left in the fridge in the Community Centre before the service. Please do stay and celebrate with Adam if you are able to do so.

Claire away

Please note that Claire will be away from the 1 to the 16 August. Should you need to contact the Church, Claire’s number, 0113 531 8141, will be answered as usual and someone will be able to help you. During this period there will be no Morning Prayer, but Evening Prayer and all other regular activities will continue as usual.

Open Church

This Saturday 9 August at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

The sixth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday after Trinity

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 30 July at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
This Thursday 31 July at 6.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 3 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Renewal of the Prayer List

Praying for those who are sick and in long-term care, or in any other kind of need, is central to our mission and it happens daily at Morning and Evening Prayer, and also at our Sunday Eucharists. In order to ensure that the prayer list remains up-to-date and manageable, however, we have decided to renew it twice a year. This will happen on the first Sunday of September and the first Sunday of March. A list is now available at the back of church for you to add the names (first names only, please, for data protection reasons) of anyone for whom you would like us to pray for. It is of course fine to add names at any time by contacting Claire or leaving a prayer on one of the cards that are always available at the back of the church, but please do also remember to ask for names to be removed if the person is recovering or a moment of crisis has passed. As well as those remembered by name, we always also pray for any others who are in need of our prayers, so please be assured that no-one will be left out. God knows our needs and the needs of those who are on our hearts, even when we do not articulate them in so many words. There is no need to renew the list of those whose year’s mind we remember: this will continue as usual.

Adam Kelly

Adam’s last service at Whitkirk before he leaves us to start his training for ordination will be on Sunday 31 August. We would like to invite you to celebrate all that Adam has brought to Whitkirk at a bring-and-share lunch after the service on that day. Food contributions can be left in the fridge in the Community Centre before the service. Please do stay and celebrate with Adam if you are able to do so.

Claire away

Please note that Claire will be away from the 1 to the 16 August. Should you need to contact the Church, Claire’s number, 0113 531 8141, will be answered as usual and someone will be able to help you. During this period there will be no Morning Prayer, but Evening Prayer and all other regular activities will continue as usual.

Open Church

This Saturday 2 August at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Concert Season: Giles Taylor (Organ Music)

This Saturday 2 August at 2.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

As part of the Whitkirk Church Concert Season, our Director of Music Giles Taylor will perform a programme of light classical music on the organ, including works by Delibes, Bach, Schubert, and Mascagni. As well as traditional organ music, the concert will feature a number of compositions that were originally written as instrumental or orchestral pieces. All are welcome. Free Admission with a retiring collection for the Organ Fund. Refreshments will be available.

Youth-led service to celebrate the new school year

Calling families! We are hoping to hold a special service to celebrate the start of the new school year and to give the children in our congregation the chance to shine! This service will involve our children and young people in as many different ways as possible (as readers, servers, and welcomers; bringing up the collection and assisting with communion… all with appropriate support). All ages welcome to play a part. More information to follow, but please do sign up on the sheet at the back of church if you would be willing for your child to play a part in this service, as this will help us with planning the service.

The fifth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the fifth Sunday after Trinity

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 23 July at 10.00 am

Pilgrims in the Park
This Saturday 26 July at 2.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 27 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Renewal of the Prayer List

Praying for those who are sick and in long-term care, or in any other kind of need, is central to our mission and it happens daily at Morning and Evening Prayer, and also at our Sunday Eucharists. In order to ensure that the prayer list remains up-to-date and manageable, however, we have decided to renew it twice a year. This will happen on the first Sunday of September and the first Sunday of March. A list is now available at the back of church for you to add the names (first names only, please, for data protection reasons) of anyone for whom you would like us to pray for. It is of course fine to add names at any time by contacting Claire or leaving a prayer on one of the cards that are always available at the back of the church, but please do also remember to ask for names to be removed if the person is recovering or a moment of crisis has passed. As well as those remembered by name, we always also pray for any others who are in need of our prayers, so please be assured that no-one will be left out. God knows our needs and the needs of those who are on our hearts, even when we do not articulate them in so many words. There is no need to renew the list of those whose year’s mind we remember: this will continue as usual.

Adam Kelly

Adam’s last service at Whitkirk before he leaves us to start his training for ordination will be on Sunday 31 August. We would like to invite you to celebrate all that Adam has brought to Whitkirk at a bring-and-share lunch after the service on that day. Food contributions can be left in the fridge in the Community Centre before the service. Please do stay and celebrate with Adam if you are able to do so.

Open Church

This Saturday 26 July at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Pilgrims in the Park

This Saturday 26 July at 2.00 pm
The Lodge Car Park, Temple Newsam

We are so blessed to have the beautiful setting of Temple Newsam on our doorstep. This is a chance to make the most of it together, while giving thanks to God for the wonders of the natural world and for each other. Meet at the lodge car park at 2.00 pm. We will begin with a very short reading, reflection and prayer, and then we will head off for a walk (at a gentle pace) to talk and reflect together, ending at the cafe for post-pilgrimage refreshments. If walking is a challenge, why not catch up with us at the cafe and join us for a cuppa and a catch-up?

Youth-led service to celebrate the new school year

Calling families! We are hoping to hold a special service to celebrate the start of the new school year and to give the children in our congregation the chance to shine! This service will involve our children and young people in as many different ways as possible (as readers, servers, and welcomers; bringing up the collection and assisting with communion… all with appropriate support). All ages welcome to play a part. More information to follow, but please do sign up on the sheet at the back of church if you would be willing for your child to play a part in this service, as this will help us with planning the service.

The fourth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday after Trinity

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Messy Church
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 16 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the fifth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 20 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Renewal of the Prayer List

Praying for those who are sick and in long-term care, or in any other kind of need, is central to our mission and it happens daily at Morning and Evening Prayer, and also at our Sunday Eucharists. In order to ensure that the prayer list remains up-to-date and manageable, however, we have decided to renew it twice a year. This will happen on the first Sunday of September and the first Sunday of March. A list will be available at the back of church for you to add the names (first names only, please, for data protection reasons) of anyone for whom you would like us to pray for a month or so before the list is renewed. It is of course fine to add names at any time by contacting Claire or leaving a prayer on one of the cards that are always available at the back of church, but please do also remember to ask for names to be removed if the person is recovering or a moment of crisis has passed. As well as those remembered by name, we always also pray for any others who are in need of our prayers, so please be assured that no-one will be left out. God knows our needs and the needs of those who are on our hearts, even when we do not articulate them in so many words. There is no need to renew the list of those whose year’s mind we remember: this will continue as usual.

Youth-led service to celebrate the new school year

Calling families! We are hoping to hold a special service to celebrate the start of the new school year and to give the children in our congregation the chance to shine! This service will involve our children and young people in as many different ways as possible (as readers, servers, and welcomers; bringing up the collection and assisting with communion… all with appropriate support). All ages welcome to play a part. More information to follow, but please do sign up on the sheet at the back of church if you would be willing for your child to play a part in this service, as this will help us with planning the service.

Adam Kelly

Adam’s last service at Whitkirk before he leaves us to start his training for ordination will be on Sunday 31 August. We would like to invite you to celebrate all that Adam has brought to Whitkirk at a bring-and-share lunch after the service on that day. Food contributions can be left in the fridge in the Community Centre before the service. Please do stay and celebrate with Adam if you are able to do so.

Bible Discussion Group

This Friday 18 July at 6.00 pm
The Smeaton Room, St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Would you like to engage more deeply with the Bible? Ever wondered how you might get more out of Sunday sermons? Have you got questions that you don’t get the opportunity to ask? Would you like to think more deeply about how reading the Bible might impact your daily life? Why not give this new discussion group a try? We will meet weekly to read and discuss the passages that will be read the following Sunday in Church. No previous knowledge needed, no such thing as a silly question. No need to commit to coming every week; the group will operate on a ‘drop-in’ basis, so just come if and when you are free. Bring a Bible (any edition) if you have one.

Open Church

This Saturday 19 July at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Pilgrims in the Park

Saturday 26 July at 2.00 pm
The Lodge Car Park, Temple Newsam

We are so blessed to have the beautiful setting of Temple Newsam on our doorstep. This is a chance to make the most of it together, while giving thanks to God for the wonders of the natural world and for each other. Meet at the lodge car park at 2.00 pm. We will begin with a very short reading, reflection and prayer, and then we will head off for a walk (at a gentle pace) to talk and reflect together, ending at the cafe for post-pilgrimage refreshments. If walking is a challenge, why not catch up with us at the cafe and join us for a cuppa and a catch-up?

The third Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday after Trinity

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

East Leeds Deanery Celebration Evensong
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 9 July at 10.00 am

Sanctuary
This Thursday 10 July at 6.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 13 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 13 July at 4.00 pm

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Renewal of the Prayer List

Praying for those who are sick and in long-term care, or in any other kind of need, is central to our mission and it happens daily at Morning and Evening Prayer, and also at our Sunday Eucharists. In order to ensure that the prayer list remains up-to-date and manageable, however, we have decided to renew it twice a year. This will happen on the first Sunday of September and the first Sunday of March. A list will be available at the back of church for you to add the names (first names only, please, for data protection reasons) of anyone for whom you would like us to pray for a month or so before the list is renewed. It is of course fine to add names at any time by contacting Claire or leaving a prayer on one of the cards that are always available at the back of church, but please do also remember to ask for names to be removed if the person is recovering or a moment of crisis has passed. As well as those remembered by name, we always also pray for any others who are in need of our prayers, so please be assured that no-one will be left out. God knows our needs and the needs of those who are on our hearts, even when we do not articulate them in so many words. There is no need to renew the list of those whose year’s mind we remember: this will continue as usual.

Youth-led service to celebrate the new school year

Calling families! We are hoping to hold a special service to celebrate the start of the new school year and to give the children in our congregation the chance to shine! This service will involve our children and young people in as many different ways as possible (as readers, servers, and welcomers; bringing up the collection and assisting with communion… all with appropriate support). All ages welcome to play a part. More information to follow, but please do sign up on the sheet at the back of church if you would be willing for your child to play a part in this service, as this will help us with planning the service.

East Leeds Deanery Celebration Evensong

Today at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A special celebration Evensong for the East Leeds Deanery. Come to this service of Choral Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer, at which our choir will be enhanced by participants from other churches around the Deanery. Our Guest Speaker will be Siaa-Liane Mathurin, Chief Officer of Wellsprings Together, an organisation which works with the Diocese of Leeds to support faith communities in social engagement. Come and hear more about the work of Wellsprings Together, sing and worship with Christians from across East Leeds, and revel in the wonderful music of the English choral tradition.

Refreshments will be available from 5.00 pm in the Community Centre, with Choral Evensong at 6.00 pm.

Sanctuary

This Thursday 10 July at 6.30 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A reminder about our new monthly contemplative Eucharist, ‘Sanctuary’, which will take place on Thursday at 6.30 pm. This month’s theme is ‘Discipleship’. The service uses fewer words than a Sunday Eucharist, and leaves more time for reflection, using gentle music and silence. There is the opportunity to receive prayer ministry at the end of the service for those who would like it.

Bible Discussion Group

This Friday 11 July at 6.00 pm
The Smeaton Room, St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Would you like to engage more deeply with the Bible? Ever wondered how you might get more out of Sunday sermons? Have you got questions that you don’t get the opportunity to ask? Would you like to think more deeply about how reading the Bible might impact your daily life? Why not give this new discussion group a try? We will meet weekly to read and discuss the passages that will be read the following Sunday in Church. No previous knowledge needed, no such thing as a silly question. No need to commit to coming every week; the group will operate on a ‘drop-in’ basis, so just come if and when you are free. Bring a Bible (any edition) if you have one.

Summer Fair

This Saturday 12 July at 12.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

All are invited to our Summer Fair, featuring stalls and games for adults and children, refreshments, and Altofts and Normanton Brass Band.

Bakers in the congregation are invited to make cakes for the cake stall and cafe, if they are able to do so. We have volunteers for the various stalls, but would welcome a few offers of help in the cafe if anyone is able to volunteer for a short time during the course of the day. Please talk to Joan Williams if you are able to do so. Thank you.

Open Church

This Saturday 12 July at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Pilgrims in the Park

Saturday 26 July at 2.00 pm
The Lodge Car Park, Temple Newsam

We are so blessed to have the beautiful setting of Temple Newsam on our doorstep. This is a chance to make the most of it together, while giving thanks to God for the wonders of the natural world and for each other. Meet at the lodge car park at 2.00 pm. We will begin with a very short reading, reflection and prayer, and then we will head off for a walk (at a gentle pace) to talk and reflect together, ending at the cafe for post-pilgrimage refreshments. If walking is a challenge, why not catch up with us at the cafe and join us for a cuppa and a catch-up?

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Sung Eucharist for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 2 July at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 2 July at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 6 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Deanery Evensong
Next Sunday 6 July at 6.00 pm · Watch the service

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

Community Centre Spring Clean

A huge thank you to everyone who helped with the Community Centre Spring Clean yesterday, and a special thank you to Amy for organising it. Your work is very much appreciated.

Pilgrim Course: The Creeds

The Pilgrim Course on the Creeds starts this week, with sessions on Mondays (7-8.30 pm in the Smeaton Room), Tuesdays (7-8.30 pm in church) and Thursdays (1.30-3 pm in the Smeaton Room). If you have signed up to participate, you should already have received some information about the course, but it’s not too late to join us. Just come along at your chosen time!

Daily Prayer

Please note that due to Claire’s commitments elsewhere, there will be no Morning Prayer in church this coming week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. Evening Prayer continues as usual at 5.30 pm every day except Monday. Don’t forget that you can leave prayers on the blank cards available at the entrance to church and they will be offered to God every day when the Daily Office is prayed in church. You don’t need to leave an explanation: a name or even just an initial is enough. God knows!

The Rev'd Vicky Angell

Vicky Angell, who was on placement with us between Epiphany and Easter this year was ordained deacon yesterday at Wakefield Cathedral. Please do keep Vicky and her daughter Violet in your prayers at this exciting and daunting time of transition.

Open Church

This Saturday 5 July at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Concert Season: Wren Flute Trio

This Saturday 5 July at 2.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The Wren Trio is a close-knit flute ensemble where friendship and musical synergy come together to create a truly expressive sound. Featuring piccolo, concert flute, alto flute, and bass flute, the trio blends soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and resonant bass lines with seamless communication and intuition. Performing a diverse repertoire, the Wren Trio’s shared passion and camaraderie bring warmth, spontaneity, and vibrancy to every performance.

This is more than just a concert, it’s a celebration of the beauty and versatility of the flute. Whether you’re a seasoned music lover or simply looking for an uplifting afternoon of live performance, this is an event not to be missed.

Deanery Evensong

Next Sunday 6 July at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A special celebration Evensong for the East Leeds Deanery. Come to this service of Choral Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer, at which our choir will be enhanced by participants from other churches around the Deanery. Our Guest Speaker will be Siaa-Liane Mathurin, Chief Officer of Wellsprings Together, an organisation which works with the Diocese of Leeds to support faith communities in social engagement. Come and hear more about the work of Wellsprings Together, sing and worship with Christians from across East Leeds, and revel in the wonderful music of the English choral tradition.

Refreshments will be available from 5.00 pm in the Community Centre, with Choral Evensong at 6.00 pm.

Summer Fair

Saturday 12 July at 12.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

All are invited to our Summer Fair, featuring stalls and games for adults and children, refreshments, and Altofts and Normanton Brass Band.

Bakers in the congregation are invited to make cakes for the cake stall and cafe, if they are able to do so. We have volunteers for the various stalls, but would welcome a few offers of help in the cafe if anyone is able to volunteer for a short time during the course of the day. Please talk to Joan Williams if you are able to do so. Thank you.

The first Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday after Trinity

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 25 June at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
This Thursday 26 June at 6.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Next Sunday 29 June at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

Community Centre Spring Clean

This Saturday 28 June at 9.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Could you help us spruce up the Community Centre? On Saturday 28 June we will be giving our beloved Community Centre a Spring Clean. If you’re able to help (even if just for a short time during that period – you don’t have to stay all morning), please sign up on the list available in the Community Centre after today’s service. Many hands make light work! Thank you for your help.

For more information, see Amy Lyons.

Open Church

This Saturday 28 June at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Trinity Sunday

Sung Eucharist for Trinity Sunday

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 18 June at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist with Benediction for Corpus Christi
This Thursday 19 June at 7.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 22 June at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned or packed mashed potatoes, and cereal.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

The Creeds: Pilgrim Course

Following our series of Lent Talks, marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed, which we say almost every week at our Sunday Eucharist, we are going to run a short course looking at the Creed in small groups, allowing for lots of time for discussion and debate. The courses will run on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons. Locations to be confirmed. There are provisional lists at the back of church today. Feel free to add yourself to a group if you’d like to attend. Groups will be confirmed next week and will begin to meet during the week commencing 23rd June. We know that it’s holiday season, so don’t worry if you have to miss a session here and there. **Those preparing for confirmation are strongly advised to attend if at all possible.  **

Christian Aid Week: Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who donated to this year’s Christian Aid Week campaign. Together St Mary’s was able to raise £1,154 towards funding tools and training to help farmers and communities fight the effects of climate change.

If you missed Christian Aid Week but still want to contribute, don’t worry! Just head to wkrk.uk/ca to donate online.

Sung Eucharist with Benediction for Corpus Christi

This Thursday 19 June at 7.30 pm

On Thursday we will be celebrating Corpus Christi, or the Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of the Holy Communion. This festival goes back to the 13th century, but it celebrates something far older: the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper. For centuries, the festival was celebrated with a Eucharistic procession, in which the Sacred Host was carried throughout the town, accompanied by hymns and prayers. The faithful would venerate the Body of Christ as the procession passed by. In recent years, this practice has almost disappeared, though some parishes still hold a short procession around the church. At the end of this Eucharist, we will process around the church before blessing the congregation with the host (Benediction). We hope that you will enjoy this service. As always, all are welcome.

Open Church

This Saturday 21 June at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Community Centre Spring Clean

Saturday 28 June at 9.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Could you help us spruce up the Community Centre? On Saturday 28 June we will be giving our beloved Community Centre a Spring Clean. If you’re able to help (even if just for a short time during that period – you don’t have to stay all morning), please sign up on the list available in the Community Centre after today’s service. Many hands make light work! Thank you for your help.

For more information, see Amy Lyons.