It’s time to look back at what has been happening over the last week – and let’s start with ‘Journeys of Hope’, our new exhibition…
Churches and cathedrals mark #BlackHistoryMonth, including our #JourneysOfHope exhibition, which launches today at 7pm. All are welcome.https://t.co/VgS09fxX0j
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 4, 2023
Thank you to @HollieGoodall and the @itvcalendar team for coming to chat to our speakers ahead of tonight's #JourneysOfHope event. The doors are open now ahead of a 7pm start.#BradfordCathedral pic.twitter.com/hMTZj6j5pu
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 4, 2023
We heard stories of migration from Nigel Guy MBE, Director of Windrush Generations UK; Shamim Eimaan, Director of Eimaan Culture and Community Services CIC; and Dr Manoj Joshi MBE DL, with the launch chaired by the Revd Ned Lunn, Bradford Cathedral’s Canon… (2/3) pic.twitter.com/TDBnEjjcxV
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 5, 2023
Yesterday the Revd Canon Ned Lunn was on @bcbradio talking about our new 'Journeys of Hope' exhibition. You can listen back at https://t.co/CasEDkzZAk from around 53:11.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 6, 2023
The exhibition is open today from 10am – 4pm: we look forward to seeing you! pic.twitter.com/1WU9h4odFz
Sayria visited the launch of @UniofBradford Journeys of Hope exhibition @Bfdcathedral #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2023 #Bradford
— The Cellar Trust (@CellarTrust) October 6, 2023
With stories of migration from first generation arrivals from different parts of the world, shaping our present and feeding our future. pic.twitter.com/TQkY1LIYX6
“I thank God that so many Cathedrals and churches are marking @BhmUK …"
— English Cathedrals (@engcathedrals) October 6, 2023
Cathedrals join Black History Month@BristolCathedra @ChiCathedral @LivCathedral @ManCathedral @Bfdcathedral @Southwarkcathed @covcathedral
Find out how 👇https://t.co/L4fXlrVfFY
A beautiful exhibition in Bradford Cathedral, detailing the support offered to Ugandan Asians, fleeing persecution. A reminder that at our best, we are welcoming, kind & compassionate. #Bradfprd #RefugeesWelcome pic.twitter.com/18vTCQr7bL
— Rob Mitchell (@RobMitch92) October 6, 2023
You can visit the Journeys of Hope exhibition at @Bfdcathedral to learn more about people who made #Bradford their home as part of the #Windrush generation and as Asian migrants from Uganda. It's showing until mid-November.https://t.co/jEPgPNqcYw pic.twitter.com/J45bYg7EN2
— Migration Yorkshire 🧡 (@MigrationYorks) October 9, 2023
We also looked back at earlier events…
A farewell service for the Revd Canon Robin Gamble – Bishop’s Advisor in Church Growth – was held at Bradford Cathedral on the evening of Sunday, October 1.
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) October 5, 2023
Read more here 👇 https://t.co/1NG7WPCpSd
We welcomed Immanuel College back for their annual Prize Giving…
Excited for our annual Prize-Giving at @Bfdcathedral to begin! ✨ #AllGodsChildren @WeAreBDAT #Perseverance #Character #Hope pic.twitter.com/ktpQtj8V3w
— Immanuel College (@ImmanuelBD10) October 5, 2023
We welcomed some special groups, events and visitors to the Cathedral…
We were delighted to welcome a group from the Airedale Stitchers yesterday, who came for a textile tour of the Cathedral.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 6, 2023
It was such a lovely afternoon, giving us the opportunity to show our beautiful and intricate embroidered altar frontals to the group. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/T7op6B7obx
@Bfdcathedral thank you granting us permission to film part of our A-Z of #rightsbased #socialwork
— Elaine James (@ElaineLJames) October 6, 2023
Coming soon pic.twitter.com/vjwQ0oDhWZ
It was our pleasure to host the final TEND event on Saturday, which saw youth workers gather together from across the area for good discussions and to support one another.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 9, 2023
Would you like to host your event, conference or meeting here? >>> events@bradfordcathedral.org pic.twitter.com/dogxPqJhiO
Very excited to be back at Bradford Cathedral with @LeedsCofE for the TEND event with some very young delegates pic.twitter.com/BZqV5BH4EE
— Lucy Moore (@lucybmoore) October 7, 2023
We were delighted this week to be involved with the recording of an upcoming #podcast with @visitBradford – look out for more information soon!#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/dGGsNAMrWS
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 8, 2023
We welcomed another bell ringing group…
Today, we welcomed members of the Ancient Society of College Youths – which was founded in 1637 – who came to ring our bells. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/F173Ts18HF
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 7, 2023
Yes I heard them while I was waiting for the bus outside the Broadway. Sounded great, thank you. pic.twitter.com/zoCXNZvAPX
— DC (@pachelbella) October 7, 2023
Yes we heard them too! Sounded wonderful!
— Miriam O’Keeffe (@Miriamaok) October 7, 2023
I heard them from my practice in Little Germany overlooking the Cathedral they were wonderful! 💕
— Maryam Riaz (@maryamriaz_) October 7, 2023
Our flowers team created their latest beautiful arrangement…
The flowers this week are given by Alex McLelland in loving memory of Vera.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 6, 2023
If you would like a future arrangement dedicated to someone, please e-mail flowers@bradfordcathedral.org pic.twitter.com/4GuvtSKfYW
Our Harvest donations were distributed…
Today our vergers have been taking over some of the food that was donated at #Harvest to our local food bank.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 6, 2023
Thank you to all those who contributed to this year's collection. pic.twitter.com/X3NTxiCN9D
We marked International Chorister Day…
Happy #InternationalChoristerDay
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 8, 2023
We have created a special video to mark the day, which you can watch now at https://t.co/gdFR4aSlL6@RSCMCentre @churchofengland @LeedsCofE @engcathedrals
It was time for our monthly Monday Fellowship…
Today's #MondayFellowship sees congregation member Mary White delivering 'A Brontë Love Story'.#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/WDGW8kBZy3
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 9, 2023
And our organ recitals series returned after the work was completed on the organ. You can join us every Wednesday at one for these!
Taken last Wednesday, here is a photo of Gordon Stewart, who was our first organist of this season, in a very snazzy jacket!
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 7, 2023
You can join us every Wednesday at 1pm (except the 25th October) for an amazing free organ recital in the Cathedral!#Bradford2025 #OrganRecitals pic.twitter.com/554gqGWLiE