Wakefield Cathedral@WakeCathedral

Supporting communities across @LeedsCofE // Offering worship, wellbeing and wonderment // Inviting all to walk alongside us to share in God’s love

 Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Joined September 2011
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What a joy to welcome The Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir back to the Cathedral on Saturday for a beautiful and moving Remembrance concert. 🎶 A huge thank you to everyone involved and all who joined us. We can't wait to welcome YPC back in December!
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A privilege to host the @MothersUnion 150th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of the Diocesan President today for @LeedsCofE. Celebrating generations of prayer & service, with thanks to Bishop Smitha for presiding and Bishop Malcolm for preaching.
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There's a place for everyone at God's table. As part of the @LeedsCofE's Week of Prayer, Dean Philip (@pphobday) reflects on the Cathedral's special seat, the cathedra, as we prepare to welcome Bishop Toby. 🙏 #WeekOfPrayer #WakefieldCathedral #DioceseofLeeds
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Lovely afternoon rounding off our #PatronalFestival with Evensong, featuring the premiere of Philip Wilby's The Wakefield Service. Wonderful to welcome Michael Benn, his family & friends, & to commission Nick Robinson as Senior Lay Clerk, a position previously held by Michael.
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A wonderful morning celebrating #AllSaints, our Patronal Festival! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Eucharist, and to the Very Revd John Dobson for preaching (@riponcathedral). Join us at 3.30pm for Evensong, featuring a new work by Philip Wilby. 🎶
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🎶 Tonight we welcomed #TheBeatles to Wakefield Cathedral! Well… not quite the Fab Four, but a fantastic tribute from Concerts by Candlelight! 🕯️ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening of music. All You Need Is Love!
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Celebrating 150 years of The Mothers’ Union! Founded in 1876, The Mothers’ Union has spent 150 years supporting families and communities through faith and action. Join us at Wakefield Cathedral on Monday 2nd November at 1.30pm for a special Eucharist, followed by tea and cake.
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One of the privileges of being a Cathedral is hosting truly special events. Tonight, we were honoured to welcome @AgeUKWakefield’s Volunteer Celebration. Volunteers make such a difference to our communities, and we were proud to play a small part in celebrating them!
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🍂🎨 A lovely morning of half term fun at Wakefield Cathedral! It was wonderful to welcome families for FREE crafts, creativity and colourful creations! ✂️ Thanks to everyone who joined us! 📸 Were you there? What did you enjoy most? #WakefieldCathedral #HalfTermFun
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Our #Cathedral Choir has been busy rehearsing something special! This Sunday at 3.30pm, join us for the premiere of The #Wakefield Service by Philip Wilby, who will also be playing the organ. We'd love you to come along and hear it for the first time!
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Gillian Bunn@WFCathedralEDU
Oct 26
Looking for free family activities for half term? Drop in to @WakeCathedral on Thursday November 29 between 10.00 and 15.00 for our Family Fun crafts and activities. Everyone welcome, no need to book.
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This Saturday night, we’re delighted to welcome the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir (YPC) back to Wakefield Cathedral for a special Remembrance concert. Join us for an evening of beautiful choral music, reflection and remembrance. 🎟️ Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/remembran…
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A huge thank you to our volunteer Gardening Group for spending Tuesday morning tidying our grounds & planting winter-hardy bulbs! 🌷 Want to help? 📧 admin@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk
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Taking care of ourselves and each other matters. In his latest Pilgrim’s Progress column, Dean Philip (@pphobday), reflects on wellbeing, compassion and the power of community. Read more 👇 wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/…

Taking care of ourselves and others

Having my flu jab recently made me think about health. This month the church celebrates St Luke, who wrote two books of the New Testament and is called ‘the beloved physician’ because he was a doctor.

wakefieldexpress.co.uk
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Join us on Sunday 1st November as we celebrate #AllSaints' Day at Wakefield Cathedral! ⛪ 10am: Festival Eucharist 🎶 3.30pm: Solemn Evensong, featuring the premiere of The #Wakefield Service by Philip Wilby, who will also be joining us at the organ. All are warmly welcome!
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A big thank you to Lee Ward at Law Photography for these beautiful photos of theCathedral! We love seeing your photos of the Cathedral, so please do send them our way - we'd love to see and share them! #WakefieldCathedral #Wakefield
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🎶 Our Choir is off on tour! From 24th to 27th October, they'll be singing in Newark, Peterborough and Ely, including Choral Eucharist at @pborocathedral. Wishing all our choristers and accompanying team a fantastic tour! #WakefieldCathedral #ChoirTour
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Wakefield Cathedral Catch-up 23 October 2026 - mailchi.mp/e80f4c068836/wake…
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🏆 The whole team at @WakeCathedral is honoured to be nominated for Charity of the Year at the #WakefieldBusinessAwards 2026! Whatever the result on 12th November, being nominated is a huge achievement and something we're all incredibly proud of! 📸 - WBA
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After a wonderfully busy few weeks at the Cathedral, today is a chance to pause, breathe and enjoy being together in worship. As we celebrate St Luke the Evangelist, we return to the heart of who we are a place of prayer, welcome and community.
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