Events Diary

February

27th February
Climate and Travel: everyday activism 6.30 - 8.30 pm at Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DG
An evening exploring the challenges and joys of trying to make better choices about how we travel. Come for food, discussion, learning and reflection.
Please click here to download a flyer. RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

29th February
Bible Month 2020: An introduction to the Book of Ruth - Keynote Speaker: Dr Rachel Starr 10.00 am to 3.30 pm at Boston Spa Methodist Church, LS23 6AA
Rachel Starr is Director of Studies (undergraduate programmes) at the Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, Birmingham.
She completed doctoral studies in Buenos Aires, researching the relationship between theologies of marriage and domestic violence. With David Holgate, she is author
of the SCM Studyguide to Biblical Hermeneutics (2nd edition, 2019) which is used in the Worship Leaders and Local Preachers course. 
Cost: £10, lunch provided. Book your place before 12 noon on 20th February 2020 via 2020biblemonth.eventbrite.co.uk

March

2nd March
Line Management Training 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DG
For more information please click here to download a flyer. To secure a place contact Sian Henderson on 01904 786275 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

28th March
Christ the Beginning and the End - a day of theological exploration for preachers and others, led by Revd Dr Neil Richardson 
10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Yeadon Methodist Church, Chapel Hill, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7RG
Please click here to download a poster. To book a place contact Mike Fawcett (Wharfedale & Aireborough Circuit Administrator): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07885 585946
For more information please contact Vivien Pitts (Wharfedale & Aireborough Circuit Steward): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07814 188823

30th March
Climate Change: heartache and hope 6.30 - 8.30 pm at St. George's Church, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR
An ecumenical Lent service of lament and action in response to the climate crisis. A service for all ages including workshops.
Please click here to download a flyer. RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

April

29th April
Line Management Support Group 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DG
For more information please click here to download a flyer. To secure a place contact Sian Henderson on 01904 786275 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

May

12th - 14th May
Opening the Eyes of the Heart with Philip Richter - Yorkshire Plus Regional Retreat for Presbyters, Deacons and Lay Employees at Wydale Hall, Scarborough
To download a flyer please click here or for more information contact Katrin Hackett: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990 or 0114 430 0255
Booking deadline is 1st March 2020. To register a place: https://may2020regionalretreat.eventbrite.co.uk

31st May
Pentecost Party 2020  The Pentecost Party returns to Yorkshire West! Following the success of the event where 2,000 people worshipped and
celebrated together in 2018, the second Thy Kingdom Come beacon event will be at South Leeds Stadium, Hunslet, LS11 5DJ on Pentecost Sunday 2020.
Join us between 13:30 and 17:30 for a festival, entertainment, worship led by Lou Fellingham and preacher Revd Ashley Cooper (Cliff College).
If you wish to exhibit or sell as part of our marketplace for the event, please apply using this form and return it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

November

17th - 19th November
Yorkshire Plus Regional Retreat for Presbyters, Deacons and Lay Employees at The Briery, Ilkley
More details to follow in due course.