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St Margaret’s church was full on Weds evening as we joined together to officially welcome Rev Chris Clayton at his Licensing Service. The service was conducted warmly by Right Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, who led the formalities of the event, as the Rev Clayton first reaffirmed his ordination vows before taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Canonical Obedience and leading the congregation in prayer. The service also included a hearty recommendation by Chris’ previous church in Harrogate, readings done beautifully by children from St Margaret’s Primary school and welcomes from various people in the Community including Simon Dowling from the TownRead More →

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Residents of Horsforth were rather sad when popular clergyman Rev Nigel Sinclair left the parish last August for pastures new, having been a much valued member of the community.  But now a new vicar has been found to take the role at St Margaret’s. And he and his family are looking forward to the challenge and being part of the community.  The Reverend Chris Clayton is moving to the area from his previous role as Associate Vicar at St Peters in Harrogate, but is a native of Bradford, and will take over as Priest in Charge of the Abbeylands Benefice.  Chris told us about hisRead More →

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We enjoyed praying together in each others’ churches with a fantastic variety of prayer events/services during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – each one was different but welcoming and inclusive to anyone attending – have a look below to find out more: Prayers at St James’ Woodside on Monday We used liturgy taken from the C of E ‘prayers during the day’ plus some from the WOPCU national resources prepared by the Armenian church. Followed by lovely soup and cake in the Parish Centre. Prayer Stations at The Grove Methodist on Tuesday After enjoying soup and fellowship together, we reflected and prayed individuallyRead More →

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Come and join us for four great speakers on thought provoking topics around the theme of ‘CHRISTIANITY IN BRITAIN – MOVEMENTS AND INFLUENCERS AND THE VALUES THEY GAVE US’ Date and Time Subject and Speaker Venue Thurs 5th March7.30pm FROM THE SHEPPARD-WORLOCK STORY TO THE CATHOLIC SOCIAL TRADITION – Christian Witness in an Age of Unravellingwith Jenny Sinclair, Founder & Director of Together for the Common Good SEE MORE ABOUT Jenny Lister Hill Baptist,Brownberrie Ave LS18 5PW Tues 10th March 7.30pm JOHN WESLEY’S METHODISM– a movement for the 21st Centurywith Rev Leslie Newton, Chair of Yorkshire North and East District of the Methodist Church SEE MORERead More →