Eucharist Mothering Sunday

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

Mothering Sunday and Mothers Day are two different celebrations that fall on the same day.
Mother's Day is when we celebrate our mothers and all that they do for us, through good times and bad. The joy and also the pain of motherhood, for the comfort we receive in their words and in their arms. Recently this day has grown more inclusive to celebrate all individual irrespective of their gender who nurtures a child.

Mothering Sunday is when we remember our Mother Church which has been celebrated in the on the Fourth Sunday in Lent since the Middle Ages. Mothering Sunday, is when Christians have historically visited their mother church—the church in which they were baptised (Christened).
Modern observance of Mothering Sunday revived in 1913 to honour Mother Church, mothers and grandmothers of our earthly homes, godmothers, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mother Nature.

All are welcome to attend.

St James the Great

Effective from April 2026, the Benefice will enter a period of Interregnum. 
During this time, church leadership and services will be supported by covering clergy and lay members of the church until a new appointment is made.
To arrange Baptisms, The Calling of Banns, Weddings, Funerals and/or general enquiries, please contact:

St James the Great Chapelthorpe - Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or [email protected]

St Peter’s Woolley – David Slater on 07770 937511 (please do not leave a voicemail message) or [email protected]

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Eucharist Mothering Sunday

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

Mothering Sunday and Mothers Day are two different celebrations that fall on the same day.
Mother's Day is when we celebrate our mothers and all that they do for us, through good times and bad. The joy and also the pain of motherhood, for the comfort we receive in their words and in their arms. Recently this day has grown more inclusive to celebrate all individual irrespective of their gender who nurtures a child.

Mothering Sunday is when we remember our Mother Church which has been celebrated in the on the Fourth Sunday in Lent since the Middle Ages. Mothering Sunday, is when Christians have historically visited their mother church—the church in which they were baptised (Christened).
Modern observance of Mothering Sunday revived in 1913 to honour Mother Church, mothers and grandmothers of our earthly homes, godmothers, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mother Nature.

All are welcome to attend.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of St James the Great Chapelthorpe: is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our church trustees .

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Church Warden Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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