News and Notices

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 23 September at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
This Thursday 24 September at 6.00 pm

Pilgrims in the Park
This Saturday 26 September at 2.00 pm

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

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Do you know someone who could use a 'Listening Ear'?

Following discussions about how we can best offer pastoral support to those in need from our congregation and the broader parish, we have established a group of volunteers who are prepared to act as a ‘listening ear’ for those unable (permanently or temporarily) to attend church. Volunteers will phone those who would like someone to talk to for a chat once a week or so. If you would benefit from this, or if you would like to nominate someone you know, please contact Claire ([email protected]; 0113 531 8141) and she will provide more details.

Tots' Corner

You may have noticed that Tots’ Corner has had a refurb. This has been made possible by a generous donation made in memory of David and Cynthia Grice. We know how much Cynthia, in particular, loved Tots’ Corner and seeing children in church, and we hope that this is a fitting reminder of her and all that she and David contributed to the life of this church.

Crossgates Methodist Church

You may have heard the sad news that Crossgates Methodist Church is closing. It is holding a final service on 27 September at 3.00 pm to which all are invited. It would be nice for some people from St Mary’s to attend, if we can, to support our Methodist friends. Please do keep the congregation in your prayers as they say farewell to their church.

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

Today at 10.00 am
Temple Newsam House

Our annual Temple Newsam service, marking the 104th anniversary of the acquisition of Temple Newsam by the city of Leeds, will take place on 20 September at the usual time of 10.00 am. The guest preacher at this service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn.

Drivers please note that it is not possible to drive to the car park nearest Temple Newsam House from the Colton Road direction. In order to park in the closest car park, you will need to drive into the park from the Halton direction, past the golf course.

The Whitkirk Lecture – Sir Arthur Ingram of Temple Newsam: Reputation and Legacy

Tuesday 29 September at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Meet the man who bought Temple Newsam. Sir Arthur Ingram made a fortune, wielded considerable influence and left his mark on Yorkshire. But was he a brilliant financial adventurer, a ruthless businessman, or simply a man determined to get what he wanted?

Join Dorothy Schofield for this year’s Whitkirk Lecture and discover the fascinating story behind Sir Arthur Ingram, Temple Newsam and the legacy he left to Leeds. Free admission; refreshments and bar.

The fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

Back to school service

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 September at 10.00 am

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House
Next Sunday 20 September at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Today's service

Our children and young people will be playing a leading role in our service today. Please pray for them as they embark on a new school year. Our activities aimed at children and young people continue this year. These include Bears and Prayers (a service for pre-schoolers, held on Tuesdays in term-time at 9.30 am) and Messy Church, every second Sunday, at 4.00 pm in the Community Centre. If you know anyone who might like to come along, please do tell them about these activities. We would love to see them.

To make life easier for the young people leading our prayers, we will not be reading out any names in our intercessions today. Anyone on the ‘Year’s Mind’ list should have been included in the emailed list this week but their names will be read out next week instead. We thank you for your understanding.

Confirmations

All are welcome at St James the Great, Manston, at 6.00 pm this evening, to help celebrate the confirmations of, among others, Emily and Jonny. We would love to have your support at this very special service, but if you are not able to be there, please do pray for Emily and Jonny, as well as for Paul, who is not able to be with us on this occasion, that they might know the touch of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s love for them, today and always.

Do you know someone who could use a 'Listening Ear'?

Following discussions about how we can best offer pastoral support to those in need from our congregation and the broader parish, we have established a group of volunteers who are prepared to act as a ‘listening ear’ for those unable (permanently or temporarily) to attend church. Volunteers will phone those who would like someone to talk to for a chat once a week or so. If you would benefit from this, or if you would like to nominate someone you know, please contact Claire ([email protected]; 0113 531 8141) and she will provide more details.

Tots' Corner

You may have noticed that Tots’ Corner has had a refurb. This has been made possible by a generous donation made in memory of David and Cynthia Grice. We know how much Cynthia, in particular, loved Tots’ Corner and seeing children in church, and we hope that this is a fitting reminder of her and all that she and David contributed to the life of this church.

Crossgates Methodist Church

You may have heard the sad news that Crossgates Methodist Church is closing. It is holding a final service on 27 September at 3.00 pm to which all are invited. It would be nice for some people from St Mary’s to attend, if we can, to support our Methodist friends. Please do keep the congregation in your prayers as they say farewell to their church.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

This Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

We are really looking forward to our trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross this Thursday. There are still a few places on the coach remaining if you would like to come along: please see Joan Williams after today’s service if that applies to you! There will be a chance to explore Lichfield city and/or cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30 pm), before we move on to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

The coach will be departing from outside the Community Centre at 8.30 am prompt. Please be there for 8.15 am so that we can board everyone and ensure that no-one is left behind! We expect to return to Whitkirk by about 6.00 pm although all timings are, of course, dependent on traffic.

Heritage Open Weekend

This Saturday 19 September

Join us over the weekend of 19 and 20 September for our Heritage Open Weekend. This year’s events will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’. The church will be open from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm on the Saturday and from 2.00 pm till 4.00 pm on the Sunday and all are welcome.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject at 11.00 am and 2.30 pm on the Saturday and at 2.30 pm on the Sunday, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. 

There will be an animal trail and quiz for children and young people, and we will also be holding an art competition. Images of the church or anything related to it can be submitted on either day and prizes will be awarded in three categories (10 and under, 11-16 years, and 17 and over). Submissions must have the name and contact details of the entrant on the back and judging will take place when the church closes on the Sunday.

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

Next Sunday 20 September at 10.00 am
Temple Newsam House

Our annual Temple Newsam service, marking the 104th anniversary of the acquisition of Temple Newsam by the city of Leeds, will take place on 20 September at the usual time of 10.00 am. The guest preacher at this service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn.

Drivers please note that it is not possible to drive to the car park nearest Temple Newsam House from the Colton Road direction. In order to park in the closest car park, you will need to drive into the park from the Halton direction, past the golf course.

The Whitkirk Lecture – Sir Arthur Ingram of Temple Newsam: Reputation and Legacy

Tuesday 29 September at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Meet the man who bought Temple Newsam. Sir Arthur Ingram made a fortune, wielded considerable influence and left his mark on Yorkshire. But was he a brilliant financial adventurer, a ruthless businessman, or simply a man determined to get what he wanted?

Join Dorothy Schofield for this year’s Whitkirk Lecture and discover the fascinating story behind Sir Arthur Ingram, Temple Newsam and the legacy he left to Leeds. Free admission; refreshments and bar.

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sung Eucharist for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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

Other services

Festal Evensong for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 9 September at 10.00 am

Sanctuary
This Thursday 10 September at 6.30 pm

Back to school service
Next Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 13 September at 4.00 pm

Congratulations to Michael and Carol Rowley

Michael and Carol Rowley are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary today. They do so much to help support St Mary’s, and it is wonderful to be able to celebrate with them today and to welcome their friends and family too.

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Community Centre Autumn Clean-Up

This Saturday 12 September at 9.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and help us spruce up the Community Centre after the busy summer period, ahead of our Autumn and Winter bookings. We’d love you to help us clean the Community Centre, which is such a vital asset to our work as a Church here in Whitkirk and beyond. No need to stay all morning: pop in for as long as you can spare and we will find you a job. All contributions are welcome and many hands will make light work!

Back to school service

Next Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a ‘back to school’ service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available… Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 17th September for a parish trip to Lichfield, where there will be a chance to explore the city and/or the cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30pm), and to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

We can now confirm that that cost of this trip will be £25 per person, which will include coach travel and the guided tour of Hoar Cross. Please see Joan Williams in the Community Centre after today’s or next week’s service to pay for your ticket.

As always, we do not want anyone who would like to come on this trip to be prevented from doing so by questions of cost. If you would like to come but would struggle to pay for a ticket, please have a quiet word with Claire after today’s service.

Heritage Open Weekend

Saturday 19 September

Join us over the weekend of 19 and 20 September for our Heritage Open Weekend. This year’s events will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’. The church will be open from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm on the Saturday and from 2.00 pm till 4.00 pm on the Sunday and all are welcome.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject at 11.00 am and 2.30 pm on the Saturday and at 2.30 pm on the Sunday, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. 

There will be an animal trail and quiz for children and young people, and we will also be holding an art competition. Images of the church or anything related to it can be submitted on either day and prizes will be awarded in three categories (10 and under, 11-16 years, and 17 and over). Submissions must have the name and contact details of the entrant on the back and judging will take place when the church closes on the Sunday.

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

Sunday 20 September at 10.00 am
Temple Newsam House

Our annual Temple Newsam service, marking the 104th anniversary of the acquisition of Temple Newsam by the city of Leeds, will take place on 20 September at the usual time of 10.00 am. The guest preacher at this service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn.

Drivers please note that it is not possible to drive to the car park nearest Temple Newsam House from the Colton Road direction. In order to park in the closest car park, you will need to drive into the park from the Halton direction, past the golf course.

The thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 2 September at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 2 September at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Next Sunday 6 September at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Festal Evensong for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Next Sunday 6 September at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Today's service

Have you ever wondered why we do what we do when we gather for worship? Why do we wear specific colours? What’s the point of incense (clue: it’s not just to make you all cough)? What’s with all the lifting up and putting down and ringing of bells? Why do we pray? And who is Gloria anyway? Today’s service will start to answer some of these questions and more…

The service will have a slightly different format from our usual Sunday services, but all the usual elements will be there. We hope that today’s service will be useful to you, whether you have been attending church here since the time of Paulinus or you have joined us today for the first time.

Pet blessing service

This Saturday 5 September at 2.00 pm
Whitkirk Vicarage Garden

Following the success of last year’s service, we will once again be holding a pet blessing service in September. If you have a pet, or if you know anyone who has a pet and would like to bring it for a blessing, all are welcome, from puppies to ponies, and from iguanas to guinea pigs… Small animals must be safely contained in boxes or cages; large animals on leads. All are welcome. Tell your friends and neighbours.

Community Centre Autumn Clean-Up

Saturday 12 September at 9.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and help us spruce up the Community Centre after the busy summer period, ahead of our Autumn and Winter bookings. We’d love you to help us clean the Community Centre, which is such a vital asset to our work as a Church here in Whitkirk and beyond. No need to stay all morning: pop in for as long as you can spare and we will find you a job. All contributions are welcome and many hands will make light work!

Back to school service

Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a ‘back to school’ service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available… Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 17th September for a parish trip to Lichfield, where there will be a chance to explore the city and/or the cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30pm), and to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

We can now confirm that that cost of this trip will be £25 per person, which will include coach travel and the guided tour of Hoar Cross. Please see Joan Williams in the Community Centre after today’s or next week’s service to pay for your ticket.

As always, we do not want anyone who would like to come on this trip to be prevented from doing so by questions of cost. If you would like to come but would struggle to pay for a ticket, please have a quiet word with Claire after today’s service.

Heritage Open Weekend

Saturday 19 September

Join us over the weekend of 19 and 20 September for our Heritage Open Weekend. This year’s events will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’. The church will be open from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm on the Saturday and from 2.00 pm till 4.00 pm on the Sunday and all are welcome.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject at 11.00 am and 2.30 pm on the Saturday and at 2.30 pm on the Sunday, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. 

There will be an animal trail and quiz for children and young people, and we will also be holding an art competition. Images of the church or anything related to it can be submitted on either day and prizes will be awarded in three categories (10 and under, 11-16 years, and 17 and over). Submissions must have the name and contact details of the entrant on the back and judging will take place when the church closes on the Sunday.

The twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the twelfth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 26 August at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
This Thursday 27 August at 6.00 pm

Pilgrims in the Park
This Saturday 29 August at 2.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 30 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Heritage Open Weekend and Temple Newsam Service

More details will follow in the weeks ahead, but do keep the weekend of 19 and 20 September free for our Heritage Open Weekend and annual Temple Newsam Service. The Heritage Open Weekend this year will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject throughout the day, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. On the Sunday, the preacher for our annual Temple Newsam Service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn. It promises to be a wonderful weekend.

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Thank you from Revd Claire

A huge thank you to everyone who helped cover during my holiday, and especially to the churchwardens, to Rev’d Rosemarie for presiding on both Sundays, to Rev’d Gordon and Rev’d Robin for presiding at our midweek services, and to Adam Kelly for preaching. I really appreciate your support.

Play Music on the Porch for Peace

This Saturday 29 August at 4.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

29 August is International Play Music on the Porch Day and this year musicians worldwide will be playing music on their porches for world peace. Our very own Heather Woodhead will be playing and singing in the church porch from 4.15 pm and you are invited to come and listen and maybe light a candle and say a prayer for peace.

Pet blessing service

Saturday 5 September at 2.00 pm
Whitkirk Vicarage Garden

Following the success of last year’s service, we will once again be holding a pet blessing service in September. If you have a pet, or if you know anyone who has a pet and would like to bring it for a blessing, all are welcome, from puppies to ponies, and from iguanas to guinea pigs… Small animals must be safely contained in boxes or cages; large animals on leads. All are welcome. Tell your friends and neighbours.

Community Centre Autumn Clean-Up

Saturday 12 September at 9.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and help us spruce up the Community Centre after the busy summer period, ahead of our Autumn and Winter bookings. We’d love you to help us clean the Community Centre, which is such a vital asset to our work as a Church here in Whitkirk and beyond. No need to stay all morning: pop in for as long as you can spare and we will find you a job. All contributions are welcome and many hands will make light work!

Back to school service

Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a ‘back to school’ service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available… Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 17th September for a parish trip to Lichfield, where there will be a chance to explore the city and/or the cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30pm), and to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

We expect to leave Whitkirk at about 8.30am and to return for around 6.00pm and we expect the cost to be between £20 and £25 per person, depending on numbers. If you are interested in joining us for this trip, please register your interest in the Community Centre after today’s service (or in the next few weeks), or online at wkrk.uk/hc. Once we have an idea of numbers, we will finalise all details.

The eleventh Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 19 August at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 23 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

August holidays

Please note that there will be no Daily Prayer in church between 3 August and 17 August. Daily Prayer will be back as usual at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm from 18 August. Don’t forget that you can download the Daily Prayer app or find Daily Prayer from the Church of England online in both written and audio formats at wkrk.uk/cedp. Our Friday Bible Discussion Group continues as usual, as does our Wednesday midweek Eucharist.

Heritage Open Weekend and Temple Newsam Service

More details will follow in the weeks ahead, but do keep the weekend of 19 and 20 September free for our Heritage Open Weekend and annual Temple Newsam Service. The Heritage Open Weekend this year will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject throughout the day, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. On the Sunday, the preacher for our annual Temple Newsam Service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn. It promises to be a wonderful weekend.

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Pet blessing service

Saturday 5 September at 2.00 pm
Whitkirk Vicarage Garden

Following the success of last year’s service, we will once again be holding a pet blessing service in September. If you have a pet, or if you know anyone who has a pet and would like to bring it for a blessing, all are welcome, from puppies to ponies, and from iguanas to guinea pigs… Small animals must be safely contained in boxes or cages; large animals on leads. All are welcome. Tell your friends and neighbours.

Back to school service

Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a ‘back to school’ service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available… Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 17th September for a parish trip to Lichfield, where there will be a chance to explore the city and/or the cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30pm), and to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

We expect to leave Whitkirk at about 8.30am and to return for around 6.00pm and we expect the cost to be between £20 and £25 per person, depending on numbers. If you are interested in joining us for this trip, please register your interest in the Community Centre after today’s service (or in the next few weeks), or online at wkrk.uk/hc. Once we have an idea of numbers, we will finalise all details.

The tenth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the tenth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 12 August at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 16 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

August holidays

We will be taking a bit of a break during August, and the following regular services and activities won’t be happening. They will all be back in September as usual:

• Messy Church
• Sanctuary
• Colton Lodges service

In addition, there will be no Daily Prayer in the church until 17 August. Daily Prayer will be back as usual at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm from 18 August. Don’t forget that you can download the Daily Prayer app or find Daily Prayer from the Church of England online in both written and audio formats at wkrk.uk/cedp.

Our Friday Bible Discussion Group continues as usual, as does our Wednesday midweek Eucharist.

Heritage Open Weekend and Temple Newsam Service

More details will follow in the weeks ahead, but do keep the weekend of 19 and 20 September free for our Heritage Open Weekend and annual Temple Newsam Service. The Heritage Open Weekend this year will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject throughout the day, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. On the Sunday, the preacher for our annual Temple Newsam Service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn. It promises to be a wonderful weekend.

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Pet blessing service

Saturday 5 September at 2.00 pm
Whitkirk Vicarage Garden

Following the success of last year’s service, we will once again be holding a pet blessing service in September. If you have a pet, or if you know anyone who has a pet and would like to bring it for a blessing, all are welcome, from puppies to ponies, and from iguanas to guinea pigs… Small animals must be safely contained in boxes or cages; large animals on leads. All are welcome. Tell your friends and neighbours.

Back to school service

Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a ‘back to school’ service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available… Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 17th September for a parish trip to Lichfield, where there will be a chance to explore the city and/or the cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30pm), and to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

We expect to leave Whitkirk at about 8.30am and to return for around 6.00pm and we expect the cost to be between £20 and £25 per person, depending on numbers. If you are interested in joining us for this trip, please register your interest in the Community Centre after today’s service (or in the next few weeks), or online at wkrk.uk/hc. Once we have an idea of numbers, we will finalise all details.

The ninth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the ninth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 5 August at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the tenth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 9 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

August holidays

We will be taking a bit of a break during August, and the following regular services and activities won’t be happening. They will all be back in September as usual:

• Choral Evensong
• Compline by Candlelight
• Messy Church
• Sanctuary
• Colton Lodges service

In addition, there will be no Daily Prayer in church between 3 August and 17 August. Daily Prayer will be back as usual at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm from 18 August. Don’t forget that you can download the Daily Prayer app or find Daily Prayer from the Church of England online in both written and audio formats at wkrk.uk/cedp.

Our Friday Bible Discussion Group continues as usual, as does our Wednesday midweek Eucharist.

Heritage Open Weekend and Temple Newsam Service

More details will follow in the weeks ahead, but do keep the weekend of 19 and 20 September free for our Heritage Open Weekend and annual Temple Newsam Service. The Heritage Open Weekend this year will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Leeds receiving its charter and our theme will be ‘Going to Church in 1626’.

As well as the usual displays, there will be short talks on this subject throughout the day, and a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated according to the Book of Common Prayer at 4.30 pm on the Saturday afternoon. On the Sunday, the preacher for our annual Temple Newsam Service will be the Very Reverend Andrew Nunn. It promises to be a wonderful weekend.

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

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tinned fruit, custard, cooking sauces, biscuits 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.

Hot drinks in the church

Please take great care if bringing hot drinks into the church and when consuming hot drinks provided during or after our services or events. In particular, be aware that cups can easily be knocked off the narrow pew shelves and that those seated in front may not be aware that they are there. Thank you for helping to make St Mary’s a safe place for all.

Church Cleaning

This Wednesday 5 August at 10.30 am

Can you spare a few minutes after our midweek Eucharist on Wednesday to help keep our church spick and span? Join our wonderful churchwardens to help sweep, dust, and polish. Do what you can. Stay for as long as you can. We are grateful for any help.

Pet blessing service

Saturday 5 September at 2.00 pm
Whitkirk Vicarage Garden

Following the success of last year’s service, we will once again be holding a pet blessing service in September. If you have a pet, or if you know anyone who has a pet and would like to bring it for a blessing, all are welcome, from puppies to ponies, and from iguanas to guinea pigs… Small animals must be safely contained in boxes or cages; large animals on leads. All are welcome. Tell your friends and neighbours.

Back to school service

Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a ‘back to school’ service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available… Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.

Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross

Thursday 17 September at 12.00 am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 17th September for a parish trip to Lichfield, where there will be a chance to explore the city and/or the cathedral (optional Eucharist at 12.30pm), and to the beautiful Church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the church. The church at Hoar Cross has a connection to Whitkirk through the Hon. Emily Meynell Ingram, who commissioned George Bodley to build the church as a memorial to her late husband. We will enjoy refreshments at Hoar Cross before returning to Whitkirk. There will be time to buy lunch, or to eat a packed lunch, in Lichfield.

We expect to leave Whitkirk at about 8.30am and to return for around 6.00pm and we expect the cost to be between £20 and £25 per person, depending on numbers. If you are interested in joining us for this trip, please register your interest in the Community Centre after today’s service (or in the next few weeks), or online at wkrk.uk/hc. Once we have an idea of numbers, we will finalise all details.