Father David's Links
Our Parish Priest: Father David Burrows
Originally from North Derbyshire, I studied Theology and Religious Studies at Leeds University. My preparation for the priesthood took me to Lincoln Theological College, and I have completed further post-graduate study at the University College of Trinity and All Saints, Leeds. Ordained deacon in 1988 and priest in 1989, in Ripon Cathedral, I have served in mining, inner city, urban and residential parishes in Leeds and Calderdale, and as a Hospital Chaplain. From 2002 I have served as Priest and Hospice Chaplain in Elland, and as Rural Dean of the Brighouse and Elland Deanery since 2008.
I am married with two children, and among my interests are Art and Architecture, Victorian Studies, Railways, Travel, the mighty whites, Leeds United, together with Leeds Rhinos and the greatest game of all…Rugby League Football.
I am a professed member of the Third Order of the Society of S.Francis (TSSF), an Anglican Religious Order, and of the Society of Catholic Priests. I am also a Priest Associate of the Holy House of Our Lady of Walsingham, and a member of the Chaplaincy professional body, the Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains.
As a part of the people of God in Elland, we do our best to be united in prayer, service and witness to the Gospel, but we are not immune to all that is going on in the wider church. As catholic Christians within the Anglican tradition, we are learning what it means to seek unity in diversity. Both Integrities are conscientiously held here, and you will find a variety of views over sexuality.
To help you think and pray further, here are some links:
Society of S.Francis (SSF)
Community and College of the Resurrection, Mirfield (CR) The Parish regularly hosts Ordinands from the College on attachment, as part of their formation for priesthood.
Thinking Anglicans Updates and reflections from around the Anglican world.
The Traditionalist View: http://www.forwardinfaith.com/resources/links.html
(Fr.Len’s Links: A vast and entertaining cornucopia, with many links to traditionalist societies and beyond.)
The Servers' Guild Many of our Altar Servers belong to the S.Paulinus Chapter.
Affirming Catholicism
Changing Attitude
Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) Promoting the formation and support of priestly spirituality, and Catholic Evangelism.
Anglican Religious Communities: The Kingdom is Yours
Walsingham: The Cell of Our Lady with S.Michael and All Angels has a Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in All Saints Church
Persecuted Christians: The Barnabas Fund
Prisoners of Conscience: Amnesty International
Calderdale Interfaith Council Directory
Heath House Church Furniture This Huddersfield based Company have designed and made an Altar and Lectern for All Saints Church, both of which are featured on this site.
Saint Deiniol's Library in Hawarden, North Wales. A great place to read, think and pray.
Our Archbishop, Dr.John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
May I remind you of the usual disclaimer about our lack of responsibility for these sites, but also of your freedom to agree or disagree with all you find! Just because someone has put it on t’internet, doesn’t mean it is true!