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Parish notices: 26 February 2023

The first Sunday of Lent

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday of Lent

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 1 March at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Thursday 2 March at 8.40 pm

Lent Course 2023: Sound and Sight

Thursday 2 March 2023 at 7.30 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come and join us as we listen and look at carefully chosen pieces of music and images inspired by Lent, Holy Week and Easter to accompany us on our journey through the season.

Each session will be co-led by our Director of Music who will introduce two pieces of music. Then another member of our Church family will introduce and share two images. After every piece or image there will be time to reflect and, if you wish, to share insights based on what you have heard and seen.

Thank God It's Friday

Friday 3 March 2023 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Unwind at the end of the week with us – drop in to grab a drink, play some games, order a takeaway, or even just to chat.

Study Day: Ethical and Theological Challenges of Artificial Intelligence

Saturday 4 March 2023 at 9.00 am
St Chad's Church, Far Headingley

A study day for both clergy and laity, led by the Revd Prof David Wilkinson (Leader of Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science) and Revd Dr Lucas Mix (Head of Scientists in Congregations).

Starting at 9.00 am with coffee and ending at 1.30 pm with lunch, the day includes talks and discussions on “the question of what it means to be human”, “ethical and theological challenges of AI” and “the gift of scientists in congregations”.

If you would like to attend please let [email protected] know by Monday 27 February, along with any dietary requirements.

Parish notices: 19 February 2023

The Sunday next before Lent

Sung Eucharist for the Sunday next before Lent

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 22 February at 10.00 am

Parish Retreat to Parcival Hall

A weekend retreat away from everything. A time for rest, relaxation and fun. A time for worship and being together.

Come and join us for a Parish weekend at Parcevall Hall, the Diocesan Retreat House in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Starting with dinner on Friday 21 July through to lunch on Sunday 23 July. Bookings are now being taken – for more information speak to Joan Williams, Jean Bradley or Matthew after this service.

Confirmation

The Bishop of Kirkstall is coming to lead a confirmation service for adults on the evening of Ascension Day, Thursday 18th May. If you’re interested in confirmation or want to know what’s involved please visit wkrk.uk/conf or have a chat with Matthew who will let you know what’s involved.

Pancake Social

Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come along and have a flipping good time as we prepare for Lent with pancakes, games, races and quizzes.

We’ve got everything for the classic sugar and lemon juice pancake, but if you fancy a different topping just bring it along! Entry is free, but donations toward costs are gratefully accepted.

Ash Wednesday Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

Wednesday 22 February 2023 at 7.30 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A Eucharist service to mark the start of Lent, including the traditional imposition of ashes – the drawing of an ash cross on the foreheads of those who attend, as a reminder that we are dust, and to dust we shall return.

Parish notices: 12 February 2023

The second Sunday before Lent

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday before Lent

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 15 February at 10.00 am

Parish Retreat to Parcival Hall

A weekend retreat away from everything. A time for rest, relaxation and fun. A time for worship and being together.

Confirmation

DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

As the toll taken by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria continues to rise, the Disasters Emergency Committee has opened an urgent appeal for donations to provide emergency aid to survivors.

You can donate to this appeal quickly and easily online at wkrk.uk/ts, or by leaving cash donations with us at the back of the church after the service today.

Messy Church

Sunday 12 February 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Pancake Social

Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come along and have a flipping good time as we prepare for Lent with pancakes, games, races and quizzes.

We’ve got everything for the classic sugar and lemon juice pancake, but if you fancy a different topping just bring it along! Entry is free, but donations toward costs are gratefully accepted.

Parish notices: 5 February 2023

The third Sunday before Lent

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday before Lent

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

Other services

Choral Evensong
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 8 February at 10.00 am

Parish Retreat to Parcival Hall

A weekend retreat away from everything. A time for rest, relaxation and fun. A time for worship and being together.

Pints of View

Thursday 9 February 2023 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

Come and join us in the pub as we chat about how Christianity relates to the rest of our lives. From events in the news to how prayer can help us grow, exploring the deeper meaning of the Eucharist to unpacking just what happens when we celebrate Christmas. Every meeting is open to anyone, no matter if you’ve come before or you’re totally new.

Messy Church

Sunday 12 February 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Pancake Social

Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come along and have a flipping good time as we prepare for Lent with pancakes, games, races and quizzes.

We’ve got everything for the classic sugar and lemon juice pancake, but if you fancy a different topping just bring it along! Entry is free, but donations toward costs are gratefully accepted.

Parish notices: 29 January 2023

The fourth Sunday of Epiphany

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday of Epiphany

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 1 February at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 1 February at 8.30 pm · Watch the service

Candlemas: Make a Lantern

Sunday 29 January 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Get ready for our Candlemas procession by coming along to our Community Centre and making your own lantern. We’ve got everything you need, and it won’t cost you a penny.

Candlemas Lantern Walk

Thursday 2 February 2023 at 6.30 pm
Whitkirk Primary School

Join this joyful, candlelit procession as we make our way from Whitkirk Primary School across the fields of Temple Newsam to St Mary’s Church, accompanied by the Gawthorpe Brass Band. After our Candlemas service, head to our Community Centre for hot food and a warm drink, all on us.

Thank God It's Friday

Friday 3 February 2023 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Unwind at the end of the week with us – drop in to grab a drink, play some games, order a takeaway, or even just to chat.

Parish notices: 22 January 2023

The third Sunday of Epiphany

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Epiphany

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 25 January at 10.00 am

Pints of View

Thursday 26 January 2023 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

"Smeaton of Austhorpe"

Friday 27 January 2023 at 2.00 pm
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall

An illustrated talk on John Smeaton, famed civil engineer, who lived and died in the parish of Whitkirk and who is buried behind the altar at St Mary’s.

Presented by the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society. Admission £2, all are welcome.

Candlemas: Make a Lantern

Sunday 29 January 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Get ready for our Candlemas procession by coming along to our Community Centre and making your own lantern. We’ve got everything you need, and it won’t cost you a penny.