Read on to discover all the latest news, updates and information from Wakefield Cathedral, including upcoming events, important information and weekly reflections from our clergy.
01 February 2023
This reflection begins in a humdrum manner but try and stick it out. On Tuesdays the clergy have their weekly meeting to discuss various Cathedral items such as Holy Week prep, annual leave and pancake parties….
01 February 2023
In November, we were thrilled to host the artist Johnsey and artists from ArtWorks South Yorkshire, (collectively known as JAAWS Draws) for a two-week residency in Treacy Hall.
25 January 2023
l fell asleep and awoke only after the pogrom was over. The sun, in all its glory, was shining on a spectacle of horror. Rabbi Gamaliel: a cross of blood cut into his forehead. Asher, the gravedigger: crucified. Manya, his wife: her throat slashed. Their eight sons and daughters: beaten to death. Where to begin? What to do first? Whom to help?
18 January 2023
Standing at the kitchen sink this morning, I looked out towards Woolley Edge as patches of red colour began to tinge the morning sky. Each day is transformed by the rising sun, which brings light and warmth after the darkness and cold of night, just as the year is transformed by the coming of spring.
04 January 2023
Friday is the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, when we remember the coming of the magi to see the infant Christ. Our celebration of this feast is very ancient, in fact more ancient than the celebration of the nativity itself, and a large number of traditions have grown up around it.
21 December 2022
It is St Francis of Assisi in the early thirteenth century who is credited with creating the first nativity scene – or presepe in Italian – complete with live animals and people. He used it as a teaching aid in his sermons to emphasise the very humble circumstances of Jesus’s birth.
14 December 2022
If, like me you have yet to put up your Christmas tree here are a few thoughts on the subject…
Artificial trees are ok for the environment if you use yours for at least nine years. Alternatively you can buy a real tree with roots and plant it after the festivities or even rent a tree?…
14 December 2022
As we approach Christmas time we’ve already begun thinking about shopping. Trying to think about what presents to buy for family and friends, it can be a bit of a mine field. This week I’ve been emailing my sister-in-law about what present to buy my nieces, I’ve no idea…
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