In: Uncategorized

“This is not about the food” Cliff has been attending Lister Hill Baptist Church for 30 years. A year after retiring from his job in IT, Cliff felt God was calling him to give up everything he was involved in at church to make space for something new. Cliff started volunteering with Leeds North and West Foodbank as a driver, before taking on the role of logistics manager. This began as 20 hours a week but with the pandemic became full time. His role included managing the warehouse and coordinating volunteers and the collection and drop off of food. Cliff says this was God’s planRead More →

In: Our Community

Below are a variety of ways people can support refugees in Leeds. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Firstly, please look at what organisations are saying is the best way to respond. Donations of essential items In the Horsforth area, Horsforth Town of Sanctuary are collecting donations of men’s clothes and shoes/trainers, particularly for new arrivals to a local hotel. You can take them to Horsforth Community Cafe on a Monday morning or to Holy Name Church, Otley Old Road any morning Tuesday-Friday 9am – 11.30 noon. THANK YOU. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HORSFORTH TOWN OF SANCTUARY HERE Below are some ofRead More →

In: Our Activities

Alpha Course in Horsforth It will run on Sunday’s 6pm – 7.45pm with the first session starting on Sunday 5th March 2023  You are very welcome to come for the first session and see if it’s for you. Alpha is a great opportunity to explore to ask some of the big questions of life and consider how the Christian faith wrestles with them. Make friends, enjoy a light meal  together and ask any question, make any point. Rough Timings 6.00pm Welcome and get to know people over a light meal 6.30pm Introductions 6.40pm Watch the Alpha Film 7.10pm  Small group discussions 7.35pm Wrap up andRead More →

In: Associated Projects

At MHA Communities Horsforth, we want to enable older people to maintain their independence and live later life well. Our social groups provide a whole range of support and services, including a wide range of activities and events, supported outings, befriending services, interest groups, signposting and other services that enable older people to remain actively involved in their local community. Anyone over 55 can become a member for free. Local Manager: Dean Steadman Contact us: General enquiries 0113 259 1511 Office Address: Central Methodist Church, Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4AP Website: https://mha.org.uk/care-support/community-groups-activities/find-community-group/mha-communities-horsforth Regular Activities at Central Methodist church on Town Street. Recent Newsletters:Read More →