The Feast of The Ascension

for 1 hour, 15 mins
All Saints
Church Street Castleford Wakefield, WF10 1ES, United Kingdom

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus is a significant celebration in the Church of England and indeed the worldwide Church, observed 40 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the moment when Jesus Christ ascended bodily into heaven, bringing his earthly ministry to a close.

Celebrated on a Thursday, the feast highlights his exaltation at God’s right hand and the period of waiting that leads up to Pentecost. Pentecost, which occurs ten days later, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and is often regarded as the birth of the Christian Church, empowering believers to continue Christ’s mission in the world.

All Saints

All Saints Church, Castleford is part of the Castleford Team Parish. There has been Christian Worship in Castleford since Medieval times. The current church is the third building known to have been on this site and this building was completed in 1868 so celebrated 150 years in 2018.

"The parish of Castleford Team Parish is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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The Feast of The Ascension

for 1 hour, 15 mins
All Saints
Church Street Castleford Wakefield, WF10 1ES, United Kingdom

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus is a significant celebration in the Church of England and indeed the worldwide Church, observed 40 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the moment when Jesus Christ ascended bodily into heaven, bringing his earthly ministry to a close.

Celebrated on a Thursday, the feast highlights his exaltation at God’s right hand and the period of waiting that leads up to Pentecost. Pentecost, which occurs ten days later, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and is often regarded as the birth of the Christian Church, empowering believers to continue Christ’s mission in the world.