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Welcome to Halifax Minster!

The Minster was built some 900 years ago by Benedictine monks from Cluny, and it is that Benedictine tradition which shapes its ministry today: with daily worship; a place for education, culture and civic engagement; and a place of hospitality.

The Minster belongs to the whole community: to the Christian community; to those of the other faith communities; and to those who have no faith. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the rich depth of heritage and spirituality. Visitors and new members looking for somewhere to worship regularly are both invited to come and join us for quiet services during the week, and to hear the Minster choirs and organs perform at weekends, as we join the Saints and Angels in the eternal hymn of praise to God the creator.

The Minster serves Halifax and the borough of Calderdale, but we are also part of the worldwide Christian community. We are part of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and particularly the Huddersfield Episcopal Area, and we have international links with Halifax's twin town of Aachen, in Germany, and our mission partner, the Cathedral Church of St Peter, Kowak, in the Diocese of Rorya in Tanzania. The Minster is also the spiritual home to the Duke of Wellington Regiment and Association, now subsumed into the Yorkshire Regiment.

Welcome!

The Revd Canon Hilary Barber

Vicar of Halifax Minster

 

Hilary

 

See stunning 360 degree images of the Minster by Jason Foster by clicking here

 


AVAILABLE from Halifax Minster – “Hali-Facts: A Heritage Discovery Trail of Halifax for all Ages”.

Take a family visit around Halifax using this booklet learning about some unusual facts along the way. This booklet is available from other wonderful buildings in Halifax Town centre, or you can download here.

  

 
  • Coming Up

     Organ Recital - Thursday 26th April 2018

     

    On Thursday 26th April at 1.00pm, our Organ Recital is given by Charles Edmondson, Grange Over Sands. Lunch is available at 12.15 (£4.00). We look forward to seeing you! 

     

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      May Day Organ Recital - Monday 7th May 2018 at 3.00pm

    On Monday 7th May at 3.00pm Dr Simon Lindley will givea special organ recital. The programme is below.

    Mendelssohn – War March of the Priests [Athalie, 1843]



    McCunn – Overture: The Land of the Mountain and the Flood

    [transcribed by Jeremy Cull]



    Camidge – Concerto in G major



    Mozart – Masonic Funeral Music

    [transcribed by John Morehen]



    Langlais – Trois Méditations sur la Sainte Trinité



    Lefébure-Wély – Song of the Nuns



    Spedding – Variations on Victimae Paschali laudes

    Guilmant – Sonata V in C minor, Op 80





    Admission £5

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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EVENTS CALENDAR

07
May
May Day Bank Holiday Organ Recital by Dr Simon Lindley
May Day Organ Recital
16
Jun
The Doghouse in association with The Grayston Unity are very pleased to present: Sat 16th June - Richard Dawson + Jim Ghedi (support).
The Doghouse in association with The Grayston Unity are very pleased to present:Sat 16th June -...
December 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
Christmas Tree Festival
10:00
The Minster Christmas Tree Festival
Date : 01 December 2017
2
Christmas Tree Festival
10:00
The Minster Christmas Tree Festival
Date : 02 December 2017
3
Christmas Tree Festival
10:00
The Minster Christmas Tree Festival
Date : 03 December 2017
4
Christmas Tree Festival
10:00
The Minster Christmas Tree Festival
Date : 04 December 2017
5
6
7
8
9
Rotary Club of Halifax Christmas Celebration
19:00
A celebration in aid of Overgate Hospice and Forget me Not Children's Hospice
Date : 09 December 2017
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Overgate Hospice Choir Carol Concert
19:00
A traditional carol concert featuring the Hospice Choir and Hammonds Saltaire Band
Date : 16 December 2017
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Minster Closure
00:00
The Minster will be closed to visitors from 26th to 29th December, re-opening on 30th December
Date : 26 December 2017
27
Minster Closure
00:00
The Minster will be closed to visitors from 26th to 29th December, re-opening on 30th December
Date : 27 December 2017
28
Minster Closure
00:00
The Minster will be closed to visitors from 26th to 29th December, re-opening on 30th December
Date : 28 December 2017
29
Minster Closure
00:00
The Minster will be closed to visitors from 26th to 29th December, re-opening on 30th December
Date : 29 December 2017
30
31

Services Coming Up

27
Apr
Morning Prayer
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
27
Apr
Daily Eucharist
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
27
Apr
Evening Prayer
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
December 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 01 December 2017
2
3
Early Eucharist Service
09:00
This is a said service (approx 45 mins) in traditional language which takes place in the Holdsworth
Main Eucharist Service
10:30
This is a traditional Eucharist service in modern language with accompaniment from organist and choir
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Advent Carol Service
18:30
The beginning of Advent
Date : 03 December 2017
4
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 04 December 2017
5
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 05 December 2017
6
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 06 December 2017
7
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 07 December 2017
8
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 08 December 2017
9
10
Early Eucharist Service
09:00
This is a said service (approx 45 mins) in traditional language which takes place in the Holdsworth
Main Eucharist Service
10:30
This is a traditional Eucharist service in modern language with accompaniment from organist and choir
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 10 December 2017
11
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Laurence Funeral Remembrance Carol Service
19:00
Laurence Funeral Services Remembrance Carol Services
Date : 11 December 2017
12
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 12 December 2017
13
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 13 December 2017
14
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 14 December 2017
15
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 15 December 2017
16
17
Early Eucharist Service
09:00
This is a said service (approx 45 mins) in traditional language which takes place in the Holdsworth
Main Eucharist Service
10:30
This is a traditional Eucharist service in modern language with accompaniment from organist and choir
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 17 December 2017
18
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 18 December 2017
19
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 19 December 2017
20
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 20 December 2017
21
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 21 December 2017
22
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 22 December 2017
23
24
Early Eucharist Service
09:00
This is a said service (approx 45 mins) in traditional language which takes place in the Holdsworth
Main Eucharist Service
10:30
This is a traditional Eucharist service in modern language with accompaniment from organist and choir
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 24 December 2017
25
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 25 December 2017
26
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 26 December 2017
27
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 27 December 2017
28
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 28 December 2017
29
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 29 December 2017
30
31
Early Eucharist Service
09:00
This is a said service (approx 45 mins) in traditional language which takes place in the Holdsworth
Main Eucharist Service
10:30
This is a traditional Eucharist service in modern language with accompaniment from organist and choir
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 31 December 2017

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