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Yes, Bradford this is indeed OUR TIME. Our time to show the world who we are and what we do. Congratulations to all those who have brought us this wonderful opportunity.
#Bradford2025
#CityOfCulture2025
(1/2)
The Revd Canon Philip Gray - seen here enjoying a
#PancakeRace
with some members of our music department - talked to Dipak on 'Bradford & Beyond' on
@bcbradio
on Monday all about the meaning behind
#Lent
and
#AshWednesday
and our upcoming events and services.
#LiveLent
Bradford comes out to cheer Kevin Sinfield as he passes by the Cathedral near the end of today's leg of his Ultra 7 in 7 challenge. What an amazing achievement for such an important cause.
It is with profound shock and sadness that we let you know that Bori (Borbala) Benko, aged 24, has tragically died.
Bori has been a vital and energetic member of the Cathedral community for over three years.
Read more:
Today filming is taking place on
#SixTripleEight
in Little Germany next to the Cathedral.
'Six Triple Eight' is an upcoming Netflix film all about 'an all-black, all-female unit who served overseas during the Second World War'. (1/2)
News just in! We're excited to announce that there will be the chance to preview the 'Light Organ' ahead of 'Bradford is
#LiT
: Festival of Light' which takes place on the 5th and 6th November. (1/3)
"Bradford Cathedral sends congratulations, prayers and best wishes to
@riponcathedral
as it celebrates its significant 1350 birthday! May it continue to be a place of pilgrimage and mission for many generations to come."
- The Revd Canon Paul Maybury, Acting Dean.
Our decorations are up, and we can’t wait to celebrate
#Advent
and
#Christmas
with you at Bradford Cathedral: come and gather with us and share in the good news of the Christmas story!
#FollowTheStar
(1/5) We’ve had some updates with our Cathedral team!
Firstly, congratulations to Graham Thorpe, who has been our ‘Assistant Director of Music / Sub-organist’, and who will become our new ‘Organist & Director of Music’.
A message from the Very Revd. Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford:
"This is devastatingly sad for the people of France and everyone who loves such an inspiring house of prayer. Tonight we prayed for France and we feel the pain for the cathedral community of Notre Dame."
We couldn't let the
#GeneralElection2024
go by without a nod to
#DogsAtPollingStations
.
Here is Revd Pete's very own Working English Setter Senka (from Serbia) being well behaved outside our polling station in the de Lacy Centre.
(We will not be taking jokes about dog collars!)
As just announced at this morning's service, after six-and-a-half years as Organist and Director of Music, Alexander Berry will be leaving Bradford Cathedral this summer to take up a new post in Cambridge
@greatstmarys
.
You can read more on our website.
Today is Sarah's last day with us at the cathedral. Please join us in saying a big thank you to her for all her hard work and energy over the last two-and-a-half years.
Here is a photo of the plaque in the Cathedral, which was erected in memory of those who died or were injured in the Valley Parade fire on the 11th May 1985.
We are open today until 4pm to see it. You can also light a candle in memory of those affected by the disaster.
THREAD: It's time for some updates on our team!
Firstly we are pleased to announce that the Revd Pete Gunstone, who has been our Interim Precentor since October, has been appointed Canon-designate for Worship and Nurture. (1/4)
Two of our team are representing Bradford Cathedral tonight at the
#MandHAwards
, as we are nominated in the 'Best Use of Digital - UK' category. We're keeping our fingers crossed!
#CityofCulture2025
#Bradford2025
One of the most unique things about Bradford Cathedral is the mix of Medieval and modern- here is the point where our timber ceiling dating from 1724 meets the Cathedral extension, completed in the 1960's.
#bradford
#bradfordcathedral
#yorkshire
#history
#cathedral
Congratulations to the class of 2022 graduating from the
@UniofBradford
today. We have lit our West End in gold today to mark your achievements.
We wish you every blessing for whatever lies ahead.
#TeamBradfordForever
We were delighted to welcome a team of bell-ringers to the Cathedral yesterday evening.
They began their "12 Bell Project", starting here at Bradford, with a quarter peal attempt of Plain Bob Maximus.
We wish them all the best with their ongoing project!
"We now pronounce you pumpkin and pumpkin" - and there was even pumpkin seed confetti!
Come and see our bride and groom as part of the
@bradford_bid
#PumpkinTrail
- and don't forget to share your snaps!
#Bradford2025
Today the Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, attended the service in Centenary Square to mark the 39th Anniversary of the Valley Parade Fire Disaster.
Starting with a reading of Psalm 23, Dean Andy went on to offer a reflection and prayers.
#BCAFC
We're excited to announce that we have received funding today to remodel our tower to include a new cuckoo clock, which will sound to announce services.
Here is an artist's impression. Construction is expected to be completed ready for
#Bradford2025
Thank you to all those who joined us at this morning's Bradford & District Legal Service. More photos will follow, but you can catch up with the service at
THREAD: Yesterday members of our vergers' team put together the Lent cross for Bradford Cathedral.
The cross is formed from the trunks of our two
#Christmas
trees, which were stripped down and then assembled together. (1/4)
#AshWednesday
#WednesdayMotivation
#Lent
Today we welcomed Imogen Morgan for an incredible organ recital for
#InternationalWomensDay
, including the debut performance of a specially commissioned piece by
@seam100
for
#IWD2023
. Look out for more soon.
Thank you also to Una Barry who sponsored the recital.
#Bradford2025
A message from the Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford:
"We at Bradford Cathedral are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
(Photo: Press Association)
It was great to welcome actor and musician
@Evetssteve4
to the Cathedral last night. Here he is meeting our very own 'Rev' - well, Assistant Curate, Duncan!
Today we welcomed in the congregation to our morning Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday, whilst the Very Revd Jerry Lepine led the city service at the Bradford Cenotaph, joined by the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford, and other speakers.
#RemembranceSunday
NEWS: We will be celebrating the
#Coronation
of King Charles III in May, by live-streaming the Coronation service on our big screen; hosting a Civic Service of thanksgiving; and organising a litter pick on the streets around the Cathedral.
We stand with all those suffering in Turkey and Syria, praying for those who mourn and for those who work to bring aid and rescue.
We are open for all in Bradford who need a peaceful space to reflect and pray.
Happy Easter from Bradford Cathedral! Here are a few of our Choristers enjoying some Easter eggs over the weekend - we hope they've kept the chocolate off their cassocks!
#Easter
#EasterEggs
#Chocolate
In a category filled with some incredible venues, we are delighted for our gold award. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and we look forward to the next year!
#WRA2020
Today we picked up a copy of
@DaveZ_uk
's book from
@WaterstonesBD1
which contains a plethora of beautiful photos of the city, including here at the Cathedral!
Can you believe it's only one week until
#ShroveTuesday
?
Here at the Cathedral we've been capturing our choristers ready for
#PancakeDay
. Sometimes, though, the timing of shots doesn't always work...!
Look out for more photos soon.
#Pancakes
#Photography
Clypping the Church is an ancient English custom in which the parishioners encircle their parish church, holding hands, to express their appreciation for the role of the Church both in nurturing the life of faith, but also the outworking of that faith in their community.
We might not be able to celebrate the occasion in the cathedral but that's never stopped us looking to celebrate a birthday!
Grab a slice of cake from your kitchen, light a candle and wish William Morris a happy 186th birthday with us!
@WmMorrisSocUK
@ExploreChurches
Bradford Cathedral is very pleased to support the bid for Bradford to be awarded the
#CityOfCulture2025
.
We are such an exciting, diverse and creative city and district and have so much to offer the rest of the country. We are praying for success!
#Bradford2025
Happy St David's Day! Here is an image of the Patron Saint of Wales in our Listening Room.
Come and see the window in person today and wish him "Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!"!
We're open from 10am - 4pm - please speak to a member of staff to see this window.
#StDavidsDay
The Cathedral Community is so very sad to learn of the death of our dear friend and advocate, Rudi Leavor.
We give thanks to God for his long and amazingly fruitful life and pray for his family and friends in their grief.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The next City of Culture in 2025 will be announced live on
@BBCTheOneShow
on Tuesday 31st May!
Good luck to our final four:
🟡 Bradford
🟣 Wrexham
🔵 County Durham
🔴 Southampton
Share what it would mean for your area to be crowned
#CityOfCulture2025
DailyHope, is a free national telephone line, that offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of the phone.
For more information please visit
#ComfortAndJoy