WELCOME to The Minster Church of St. John the Baptist Halifax

Nestling in the heart of the Calder Valley there has been a place of worship and prayer at the site of St John the Baptist, Halifax

for over 900 years.  One of the country's newest Minsters, Halifax Parish Church was given Minster status in November 2009.

Take a look through the website to learn about us and our community.

 

 

Saturday 19th May 7.30pm

 

"The Deep Blue Sea"

 

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Halifax Symphony Orchestra return to the Minster.

 

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A Fond Farewell

After an emotional goodbye on her final Sunday at the Minster, Ann Coldwell wants to express her thanks. Ann was Church Warden at the Minster for many years.

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News from Pakistan

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Nigel and Joan keep us up to date with their valuable work in Quetta Pakistan

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Things to look out for this month on the website and in the Minster - Mothers Union Notes Revd Canon Frank Carless, Archdeacon's visitationNew Vision GroupsReport on the Annual Parochial Meeting and Concerts Galore.

 

Newsletter - The May newsletter is now available.  If you would like to subscribe to our Newsletter click here.

The eNewsletter is distributed to subscribers via email.

 

Visiting Us

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Organ Academy

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Donate to Halifax Minster

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School Visits

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What's On

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Worship

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Revd. Canon Hilary Barber

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Contact Us

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About Us

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Upcoming Events

April - June

Events Programme

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To download a copy of the quarterly Programme of Events, Concerts, Music and Services at the Minster click here.

 


 Thursday 24th May 7.30 pm 

"An Evening with Stuart Townend"

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This is a fund-raising gig for St Augustine's Centre. 

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 Saturday 9th June 2.30 -  6.30pm

Halifax Organ Academy Day & Recital

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A workshop and masterclass led by Ann Marsden-Thomas, Director of the St Giles' International Organ School

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 Saturday 16th June 11am-3pm 

 Calderdale Interfaith Council Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Gala 

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Music, dance, drama, food, stalls in the grounds of the Minster or if wet, inside! 

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 What's on in June?

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Make a date for some great events in June.    Read more