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Weekly Reflection - 26 February 2021

26 February 2021

Nearly twenty-five years after the Macpherson Report confronted our nation with the truth of institutional racism much has changed but much remains to be done across our institutions.

Ea's Rhubarb Scones Recipe

24 February 2021

Like many people in Wakefield and across the surrounding region, Wakefield Cathedral always enjoys getting involved with the annual Rhubarb Festival which takes over the city centre every February.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic the festival was not able to take place this year, however our Catering Manager Ea Nielsen has once again provided us with a fabulous recipe so we can still celebrate all things rhubarb.

Cathedral provides Computers to support Community

22 February 2021

With schools still closed and the constant demand for computers and IT equipment for home-working still a problem across the district, Wakefield Cathedral have been able to play their part in tackling this situation with the support of a local community group.

Weekly Reflection - 19th February 2021

18 February 2021

Rev Canon Derek Walmsley

"I have to confess that the pandemic has forced me to think more than ever before about my own mortality. The number of daily deaths associated with covid-19 is reported every night on the TV news and it makes me stop and think. If this sounds morbid, then feel free to stop reading. Look away now. On second thoughts, keep reading… you may need this."

Time Begins to Move Forward Again at Wakefield Cathedral

18 February 2021

Over the past twelve months it feels as if time has stood still for many of us, however at Wakefield Cathedral the feeling is meant in a much more literal way.

That is because the historic clock, which can be seen on the cathedral spire across the skylines of the Wakefield District, broke during the summer of 2020 and has remained static ever since… until now.

Shrove Tuesday - Make the Perfect Pancake

15 February 2021

Find out how to make the Perfect Pancake this Shrove Tuesday. Whether

Weekly Reflection - 12 February 2021

12 February 2021

Rev Dr Mark Vasey-Saunders

It’s hard, when days are long and cold to keep that hope alive. But it’s not dependent on our ability to believe in it. The day is coming, and the signs are around us if we have the eyes to see them...

A Journey Through Lent

11 February 2021

The Diocese of Leeds will be hosting a "A Journey Through Lent" in the coming weeks, offering people the opportunity to join them for Midday Prayer and Lenten Reflections.

Racial Justice Sunday

9 February 2021

Sunday 14th February 2021 is ‘Racial Justice Sunday’, and to mark this the cathedrals of the Diocese of Leeds will be re-releasing a programme of perspectives, prayers, music and Bible readings on the theme of racial justice, that was launched last September.

Stop Press

11 January 2021

You might think that yet another communication about the cathedral is too much of a good thing, but this is an important message. Although public worship is still permitted under the latest pandemic regulations, the Director of Public Health in Wakefield has written to all faith leaders in the District with a request for us to consider voluntary closure of our buildings for public worship. This request is made in the light of the dangers posed by the new variant of the Covid-19 virus with its increased transmissibility. I am very keen for the cathedral to be seen to be acting responsibly and in partnership with the health authorities, so we have taken the decision to close the cathedral for public worship from tomorrow, Tuesday 12 January. The cathedral nave will continue to be open for private prayer from 11.00 - 14.00.