Back to School Sunday

for 1 hour
Welcome to St Philip's Church, Osmondthorpe, East Leeds
Osmondthorpe Lane Osmondthorpe Leeds, LS9 9EF, United Kingdom

Our annual service of the blessing of bags!
This is an all-age intergenerational service at the start of the academic year. Schools head back in the beginning of September, and we mark this transition for the whole church after the restfulness of the summer. Bring your bag, whatever your role in life: shopping bag, work bag, school bag, or even nappy bag!
Through word, worship, prayer and action we'll consider the God who calls us to go out into the world to bless as we have been blessed!

Welcome to St Philip's Church, Osmondthorpe, East Leeds

Welcome to St Philip's!

We'd love you to join our church!

Why not come along in 2025 to find God, find friends, and find yourself!

St Philip’s services are marked by the following:

Anglican roots: liturgically-shaped, lectionary-focused, seasonally-informed

Bi-focal: an emphasis on Word and Sacrament (Holy Communion)

Engaging music: joyful and lively, we sing lots, drawing on a wide repertoire from diverse eras and styles

Informal and real: we want people to feel comfortable and able to connect with God and others. While Anglican, we do not robe.

Welcoming to newcomers: an emphasis on fellowship during and after services, we want people to feel welcome

As a community of Christians, we are committed to three priorities: worship - making Sundays unmissable with Jesus at the centre, refreshing our rhythms of Anglican worship; evangelism - seeking to offer a confident invitation to church and to following Jesus, while increasing our profile and service across the community; and children and young people - serving those in our church, in our schools, and in our community. 

During 2025 you are invited to come and see what God is doing in LS9!


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Get in touch

Rev Rolf Mason

St Philips Vicarage
68 Osmondthorpe Lane
LEEDS

LS9 9EF
Rolf Mason, Vicar
07894 429214

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Back to School Sunday

for 1 hour
Welcome to St Philip's Church, Osmondthorpe, East Leeds
Osmondthorpe Lane Osmondthorpe Leeds, LS9 9EF, United Kingdom

Our annual service of the blessing of bags!
This is an all-age intergenerational service at the start of the academic year. Schools head back in the beginning of September, and we mark this transition for the whole church after the restfulness of the summer. Bring your bag, whatever your role in life: shopping bag, work bag, school bag, or even nappy bag!
Through word, worship, prayer and action we'll consider the God who calls us to go out into the world to bless as we have been blessed!

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

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Safeguarding

The parish of Osmondthorpe: St Philip 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.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Oliver Wiggins. You can contact Oliver on 07919 070886 or [email protected].

Welcome to St Philip's Church, Osmondthorpe, East Leeds Charity No. 1212539