Easter Vigil

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St. James the Great
St. James the Great, Galloway Lane, LS28 8JR, United Kingdom

During the Easter Vigil, we wait and seek the risen Christ. We begin inside the church with readings from the Bible. As the sun sets, we gather outside by a fire, lighting our Easter candles (Paschal), before moving back into the church for Holy Communion.

St Margaret Thornbury

From Sunday 18th January 2026, regular Sunday morning worship will be suspended at St Margaret’s. Instead, you are warmly invited to join us at St James the Great, Galloway Lane, Pudsey, for worship at 9.30am, or at our monthly Eucharist service at St Margaret’s, held at 12pm on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Easter Vigil

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St. James the Great
St. James the Great, Galloway Lane, LS28 8JR, United Kingdom

During the Easter Vigil, we wait and seek the risen Christ. We begin inside the church with readings from the Bible. As the sun sets, we gather outside by a fire, lighting our Easter candles (Paschal), before moving back into the church for Holy Communion.

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Safeguarding

Our parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese, the Diocese of Leeds has an up to date web page with links and information related to safeguarding, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Fenella Downs - [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, [email protected].
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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