Here are some of the Bradford Cathedral highlights from the last week. We start off with our latest visiting organist…
We're delighted to welcome Charles Wooler to Bradford Cathedral for today's Wednesday@One Organ Recital. Join us ready for 1pm, or come along at 12:30pm for our famous buffet lunch!#AshWednesday #WednesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/f6jS11r6lK
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 22, 2023
The season of Lent began…
Ash Wednesday at Bradford Cathedral was beautiful, holy and stirring. Glad of colleagues for company & a warm welcome from the clergy team. Receiving the cross of ash on my forehead makes me gulp, every timeβ¦. pic.twitter.com/44LIermEm8
— Alice Smith (@deacon_shaped) February 23, 2023
Pick up a copy of today's Yorkshire Post to see a photo of our new exhibition piece with the artist taken in the Cathedral. See it in person during our regular opening hours and around services.#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/Sxj80tdAbS
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 25, 2023
"It's not often I spend so much time examining a painting – very interesting and engaging piece. Love it!" ~ visitor comment
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 1, 2023
Have you explored our latest exhibition yet? You can view it today from 10am – 4pm, and discover more about the creative process through the storyboards. pic.twitter.com/PIPXqQxVxe
And there was the ‘Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine’
Our talented #flowers team have created this beautiful arrangement for this evening's 'Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine', which starts at 6pm.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 24, 2023
You can find more details of the vigil at https://t.co/J9stEfIujD#Ukraine pic.twitter.com/N9NGtYxc5j
At 11am a one minute's silence was held outside City Hall on the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, with the Very Revd Andy Bowerman – Dean of Bradford – leading prayers#Ukraine pic.twitter.com/JozI7WXrIA
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 24, 2023
The Prayer Vigil for Peace in #Ukraine begins pic.twitter.com/QBdXnwNWtV
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 24, 2023
One year today, lives for many Ukrainians changed. Today @Bfdcathedral we are holding a vigil for peace in Ukraine. Our prayers and thoughts are with thr Ukranian people today. #Ukraine #Peace @toby_howarth pic.twitter.com/8fRA7PpTZK
— BradfordForEveryone (@BfdForEveryone) February 24, 2023
Prayers for Ukraine @Bfdcathedral
— Henriette Howarth π³οΈβππ (@henhowarth) February 24, 2023
One year today. π pic.twitter.com/l5Kcg61JdO
Bradford Cathedral holds prayer vigil for Ukraine amid anniversary https://t.co/OJ5xrB2id6
— Telegraph & Argus (@Bradford_TandA) February 24, 2023
Prayers for peace in Ukraine (at Bradford Cathedral) was a really moving event with representatives of many refugee communities present.
— Bob Marshall (@Bob_bradQual) February 25, 2023
This evening people from across Bradford gathered at @Bfdcathedral to mark one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started.@toby_howarth @AndyBowerman pic.twitter.com/9jT8wWHEyK
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) February 24, 2023
A tryzub in lights as we stood in solidarity β¦@Bfdcathedralβ© with the people of Ukraine on this solemn anniversary of the outbreak of war. For the fallen, the brave resistance, those displaced and flung across the world. #slavaukraini pic.twitter.com/ActBSowR09
— K England CBE π (@kersten_england) February 24, 2023
We welcomed over 300 people tonight to the 'Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine' which featured Ukranian choirs Fialka & Dibrova, faith leaders, and those who could tell first-hand accounts of the impact of this war.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 24, 2023
More photos can be found over on our Facebook page. pic.twitter.com/DwZvnktTtO
You can now catch up with Otche Nash – the Lord's Prayer sung in Ukrainian – from Friday's 'Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine' on our YouTube channelhttps://t.co/Y5U8yfSeao#Ukraine
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 25, 2023
We continued to welcome pilgrims…
I am on my way to @Bfdcathedral which is my 2nd Cathedral on the #PilgrimPassport.Bright and sunny here today l. See you soon πβοΈ pic.twitter.com/YLiEYiVrRk
— Altar Server journey (@AltarServerRhia) February 23, 2023
We were delighted to welcome @AltarServerRhia to the Cathedral this morning on the second stop of their pilgrimage. Their #PilgrimPassport was stamped and stickered!
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 23, 2023
Find out more about how you can include Bradford Cathedral in your pilgrimage >>> https://t.co/Y49rj5ubDl pic.twitter.com/SsgRiwjTsr
@Bfdcathedral made it back to the train okay. Thankyou for stamping the #PilgrimPassport. Thank you. Ready for some soup as Sunny though cold πβοΈπβοΈ pic.twitter.com/fO9hUGWsNO
— Altar Server journey (@AltarServerRhia) February 23, 2023
Bradford Cathedral my second Cathedral on my journey of 42 Cathedrals in England. pic.twitter.com/oSxTLGf1tb
— Rhonnee (@rhiannonhrees) February 23, 2023
There was the latest Cathedral Sing!…
On Saturday we held the latest Cathedral Sing! where prospective future members of the Cathedral choirs took part in some rehearsals and a small choral service with our current choir, whilst their guardians discovered more about the great things about being a chorister. pic.twitter.com/U7YGgPpIN4
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 26, 2023
Fairtrade Fortnight began…
University of Bradford Vice-Chancellor Prof Shirley Congdon & Raed Abd-Alhameed, Prof of Electromagnetic & Radio Frequency Engineering met for an #ExtremeBrew in the βanechoic chamberβ – our entry into Bradford Cathedralβs Fairtrade Fortnight photo competition. @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/Mw0SEJ33PI
— University of Bradford (@UniofBradford) February 27, 2023
There are some amazing things happening this #FairtradeFortnight, at the @UniofBradford and here at the Cathedral. Find out more in this flyer! pic.twitter.com/e1WBEiXAEv
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 27, 2023
For our latest #ExtremeBrew photo, here is Sue with her contribution.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 28, 2023
Don't forget that you can still tag us in to your cuppa selfie! You can find out more about taking part at https://t.co/lQEn0rXicX#FairtradeFortnight #Fairtrade pic.twitter.com/oJnCjPe8UF
We hosted the Bradford Climate Symposium…
Excited to be part of Bradford Arts & Culture Climate Symposium, which takes place on Mon 27 Feb at @bfdcathedral. We'll explore global perspectives on climate change, climate literacy & climate-responsive futures through talks, discussions & performances. https://t.co/iKOfRsIqwL pic.twitter.com/eKcl3xfDBY
— Ling Tan / @lingQL@mastodon.social (@LingQL) February 23, 2023
Event to discuss how arts and culture can improve environment https://t.co/shwmWWGctM
— Telegraph & Argus (@Bradford_TandA) February 26, 2023
Weβre at @Bfdcathedral for #bdclimatesymposium today, so exicted to hear about actioning #climatechange in the arts + culture sectorππ± pic.twitter.com/t3HLo9vub7
— Green Street (@__greenstreet) February 27, 2023
Today weβre in #Bradford at the #bdclimatesymposium, talking all things culture & climate πΏπ pic.twitter.com/ArnBcKYVJC
— SAIL (@SAIL_Leeds) February 27, 2023
Bradford Council's @kersten_england highlighting the stark realities of #ClimateChange around the World today, the urgent need for an inclusive #JustTransition to a sustainable way of living, and how the Arts & Cultural sectors can play a crucial role.#BDClimateSymposium pic.twitter.com/hNOnlKKgUS
— BradfordForEveryone (@BfdForEveryone) February 27, 2023
All set up & ready to go for #bdclimatesymposium @cbmdcCulture 1st symposium as we consider the cultural sectors impact on climate as we work towards @bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/h2LnSCL5RH
— Nicola Greenan (@nic_greenan) February 27, 2023
Such a great way to start the new week πππ½#bdclimatesymposium #climatejustice #artasactivism pic.twitter.com/0KkjcXxcNw
— Kt Shepherd Permaculture (@ktshepherd1) February 27, 2023
Great to be at #BDClimateSymposium today. Many important conversations to be had around the culture sector and climate – exciting day ahead! pic.twitter.com/b4vc6hjCaW
— BCB 106.6fm (@bcbradio) February 27, 2023
Great start to #BdClimateSymposium from @KerstenEngland. Thought provoking poems from #AdjeiSun. Interesting talk from #YasmeenLari on sustainable design in architecture feat. #BarefootEntrepreneurs. pic.twitter.com/Pmuw8kRJd7
— Sarah Mumford (she/her) (@MumfordSa) February 27, 2023
So happy to be at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral for @bradfordmdcβs Arts & Culture Climate Symposium!
— Ilkley Literature Festival (@ilkleylitfest) February 27, 2023
We are excited to learn more from these important conversations π#bdclimatesymposium pic.twitter.com/pawQOCev08
Inspiring presentation from #ProfYasmeenLari Pakistanβs first female architect about work rebuilding villages + cities after the devastating floods, on sustainable, net zero principles. #artscultureclimate symposium β¦@bradfordmdcβ© @bradford2025 β¦@Bfdcathedralβ© pic.twitter.com/MxXe4t0Zxp
— K England CBE π (@kersten_england) February 27, 2023
At The Bradford Climate Symposium#bdclimatesymposium pic.twitter.com/Dl6xqH9P69
— Intercultured Festival (@InterculturedF) February 27, 2023
Amazing setting for #bdclimatesymposium Some interesting speakers and lovely chai tea! #Bradford pic.twitter.com/yYsaxjpPCc
— Mel (@EdibleMel) February 27, 2023
Nourishing & connecting conversations this morning @Bfdcathedral #climatesymposium with inspiring contributions so far & lots of great egs of zero carbon, zero waste streets & homes in Pakistan from Yasmeen Lari
— Phillippa Banister (@phillybanister) February 27, 2023
Weβre all so interconnected ππΌ @bradfordmdc @bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/ezBkbbss6p
Great to welcome passionate, insightful and global voices to @Bfdcathedral and to work with @parv_marwaha on holding this shared, sacred space for transformative and hopeful conversation. #bdclimatesymposium
— Ned Lunn (@NedLunn) February 27, 2023
Weβre at @Bfdcathedral for #BDClimateSymposium today; connecting & learning more about how to integrate sustainability focussed work into arts & culture.
— Culture at CBMDC (@cbmdcCulture) February 27, 2023
Thank you to all who have joined us & our brilliant speakers for educating & sharing ways on improving creative practices π pic.twitter.com/E6foK6WOaa
Sarah Yaseen @sarahthesufi at #Bradford Cathedral for the #bdclimatesymposium pic.twitter.com/CS8O6PhwW0
— Bob Marshall (@Bob_bradQual) February 27, 2023
What a wonderful backdrop the Cathedral is!
— National Lottery Heritage Fund North (@HeritageFundNOR) February 27, 2023
βThere is more that unites us than divides us & nature is one of the biggest things that different faiths share similarities with.β
— Culture at CBMDC (@cbmdcCulture) February 27, 2023
Interesting conversations about βIntersections with Faithβ @SarahtheSufi @EcoSikhUK @NedLunn @Bfdcathedral @parv_marwaha #BDClimateSymposium pic.twitter.com/gRv3DmgSSV
Such an inspiring day here at the Bradford Climate Symposium. So many interesting speakers and singers discussing a climate-conscious arts & culture sector in Bradford and beyond.#SouthPenninesPark #bdclimatesymposium #Bradford2025 @bfcatherdale pic.twitter.com/LPZXrm0yp5
— South Pennines Park (@South_Pennines) February 27, 2023
What a beautiful space to have such important conversations
— Hannah Goldstone (@HannahGoldstone) February 27, 2023
We canβt solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them – Albert Einstein. My thoughts on the vital role of art to a climate problem created by science & economics (although unintended).
— Alice Sharp (@AliceWSharp) February 27, 2023
Bradford#bdclimatesymposium
π@bfdcathedral@cbmdcCulture
Some really important conversations about arts and culture and the climate crisis from a global perspective today for #BDClimateSymposium at @Bfdcathedral π https://t.co/z74GIDNA6g
— Bradford 2025 (@bradford2025) February 27, 2023
Fascinating to be
— Catherine Wright (@HgCatherine) February 27, 2023
at @bfdcathedral today to hear the important conversations about the climate crisis from a global perspective.
Thank you to all involved. #BDClimateSymposium π @NSATgreen @N_StarAT #alternativesnotsolutions pic.twitter.com/evxcYJEz9x
At the Bradford Climate Symposium for Arts & Culture today π #bradfordmusicscene @bradford2025 @bdproducinghub pic.twitter.com/RO2awm3aqD
— Bradfordmusicscene (@BradfordMusicSc) February 27, 2023
Yesterday we were delighted to be the host venue for the #BDClimateSymposium. If you'd like to book the Cathedral for your event, conference or concert, please visit https://t.co/ZFEnXiIMh4 or e-mail us on events@bradfordcathedral.org#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/Lofa78WuVC
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 28, 2023
We had a wealth of enriching conversations about how we can adapt & educate ourselves to create a climate-conscious arts & culture sector at the #BDClimateSymposium yesterday π
— Culture at CBMDC (@cbmdcCulture) February 28, 2023
Thanks to those who joined us & our speakers for continuing these crucial conversations π¦
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…and finally…
A rather wonderful Victorian copperplate engraving of @Bfdcathedral drawn by S. O. Bailey, based in Leeds Road, Bradford, he is better known for his maps of Yorkshire. Zoom in to see the amazing detail. Another lovely item from our archives. pic.twitter.com/2Fsisg6yP6
— Undercliffe Cemetery (QAVS) (@undercliffecem) February 22, 2023
Happy St David's Day! Here is an image of the Patron Saint of Wales in our Listening Room.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 1, 2023
Come and see the window in person today and wish him "Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi Hapus!"!
We're open from 10am – 4pm – please speak to a member of staff to see this window.#StDavidsDay pic.twitter.com/ow2d6Tu8x8