Diocesan e-news 
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May 1, 2014 - In This Issue:
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May 1
Exploring Anglicanism
Mirfield Centre a seven week course, Thursdays at 7.15pm. More information here
May 2
Open Door Retreat
Nine weekly meetings based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius at the Mirfield Centre. Find out more.
May 2,19 &16
Free Money Management course for all
The Sanctuary, Ilkley. 7.30pm. Christians Against Poverty Money Courses provide budgeting skills for life and are for everyone whatever their financial status. Contact Jeff (07811 107607) to book.
May 3
Adrian Plass in Harrogate
Adrian Plass and the Church weekend - theatre, stories and humour. St Mark's Harrogate, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 via (01423) 544528
or click here for more details.
May 5
Ripon Cathedral Beer festival, 11.30am-5pm, live music, family activities
May 7
Organ recital at Bradford Cathedral
by Dr Tom Corfield, Derby Cathedral. 1.05pm - preceded by a light buffet lunch at 12.30pm (£3).
May 8
Personal and Parish Administration
Led by John Truscott, for IME 7 and first incumbents -Book here or
0113 2000558.
May 8
The Insight Film Festival screening of Honour with Panel discussion and Q &A . 6pm at Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Ln, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD. More here
May 8 & 9
Scripture Union XL mentoring training for young people who are struggling. £90 for the 2 day course - Information Neil Jackson, Scripture Union Development Worker 01325-722074 or neilj@scriptureunion.org.uk
May 11- June 7
Images for Evensong
at Bradford Cathedral - Banner exhibition by Ruth Dent.
May 15
Holiday Club ideas
May 16
An evening of jazz
at Bradford Cathedral with Red Hippo, 7.30pm. £8/5.
May 17
Explore John's Gospel
St Andrew's, Kildwick - explore John's Gospel with world renowned bible scholar Margaret Barker. (She will also preach at the 10am Parish Communion on Sunday 18 May). More here.
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Moves and Appointments
Revd David Teasdel Team Vicar of Staveley and Barrow Hill (Derby); to be Priest in Charge of St Mary Magdalene, Altofts and St Luke, Sharlston (Wakefield)
Revd Ken Gabbadon
Chaplain HMP Armley (Leeds); to be Chaplain HMP Wealstun (York).
Revd Dr Jonathan James Singh
who has the Bishop's Permission to Officiate; to be House for Duty Priest of Bishop Monkton and Burton Leonard, Ripon Cathedral Benefice.
Revd Jennifer Mary Lane, Priest in Charge of All Saints, Crofton and St Peter's, Warmfield-cum-Heath, and Adviser to 5-11 year olds (Wakefield);to be Priest for the parishes of Barton, Cleasby with Stapleton, Manfield, Middleton Tyas with Moulton, Croft, Eryholme and Incumbent Designate (Ripon).
Revd Alistair Kirk, Anglican Chaplain at the University of Warwick and Diocesan Interfaith Advisor (Coventry) to be Vicar, St Mary's, Burley-in-Wharfedale. |
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Safeguarding
Sue Booth, Safeguarding Advisor for the former Diocese of Ripon and Leeds has resigned with effect from 4 May.
Jenny Price will be the first point of contact for any safeguarding issues for the whole diocese from 4 May. Call
01923 371802 or 07800 740001 or email Jenny.
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 This is the first e-news for the new Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales, going to all those who previously received the diocesan e-bulletins. There's also a new website - where you'll find all the latest news, information and events. We hope you enjoy reading and clicking links or pictures to find out more.
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Poppies have been planted across the new diocese as a joint act of remembrance for the centenary of World War One. Yesterday, 30 April, was designated as Poppy Planting Day and the bishops set the scene, scattering poppy seeds at cathedrals and gardens. More here ......
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A new united College of Canons representing all three cathedrals of the new diocese has gathered together for the first time, at the request of Her Majesty the Queen. The royal summons brought members together at Wakefield Cathedral to elect Bishop Nick Baines as the first Bishop of Leeds. More here
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 Bishop Nick Baines has taken on the role of acting Diocesan Bishop ahead of being confirmed as the actual Bishop of Leeds on 8 June at York Minster. The announcement was made by the Archbishop of York in a statement welcoming the new diocese. Read more here... |
 The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has written an open letter in which he thanks members of the three former Yorkshire dioceses "for all that you have given and forsaken in the interests of God's future".
Read the letter in full by clicking here.
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Near Neighbours expands through the diocese
Now Leeds as well as Bradford will benefit from the successful Near Neighbours programme which brings people together through such things as interfaith boxing clubs, football tournaments, youth talks, social groups for elders and all sorts of creative projects. More here.
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Lightwater Valley Theme Park near Ripon will be welcoming thousands of young people aged 11-18 from churches across the region on Saturday May 10th for this year's Big Night Out. As well as full and exclusive access to all the rides, the day concludes with a concert. Click here to find out more and to book your places
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 The invitation is going out to churches throughout the region to put Saturday June 14th and 'Harrogate' into the diary. Congregations and groups are being encouraged to the town for a unique diocesan 'Day Out' where they can experience and learn about a wide variety of Fresh Expressions and church growth initiatives. Find out more about the Day here. |
Le Grand Ride Out on July 19th is a sponsored cycle ride organised by local Christian charities following Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France from Leeds to Harrogate. Short, medium or full routes are available. For more information and to sign up click here
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 Christian Aid week takes place from May 11-17th. Resources are available for schools and churches - click here to find yours |
 Churches throughout the new diocese are gearing up for the Tour de France, which on 5 and 6 July takes place in Yorkshire. LeChurchLeTour.org, gives full details of churches enroute, resources and plans to welcome visitors and celebrate as the Tour goes past. Click here to get on board. |
 is the development of Back to Church Sunday with five opportunities to particularly invite people to church across the year. The new diocese is registered. Individual parishes can register to be part of this opportunity for evangelism in the autumn. More information from Tony Macpherson Canon Missioner 07780990354. Sign up today. |
 If you are on twitter you can receive the latest news by following @wyorksdalesTwo of the cathedrals also have a following
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 Bishop Nick has recorded a video on the new diocesan website, with a message of welcome to West Yorkshire and the Dales - watch it here
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 An imaginative retelling of the The Passion mixing live performance and film has taken place at the David Young Community Academy, Leeds. The performance has been captured on video and you can watch it on YouTube here. |
 You can contact the Communications Team with your news for future editions. Simply email us at communications- and let us have your feedback too.
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Leeds Office, St Mary's Street, Leeds LS1 7DP 0113 200 0540
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