Church
As a church school we have very close links with St. Stephen's Church, Lindley
Ever since the opening of the first Church Day School back in 1831, St. Stephen’s has had a very close involvement with children’s education in Lindley. Lindley CE (VA) Infant School was dedicated by the Bishop of Wakefield in 1954 and was then the first of the new Church of England Aided Schools in the Wakefield Diocese.
St Stephen's Church as a place of sanctuary
We are finding ourselves overwhelmed with high profile events and tragedies in the news at the moment – from the attacks in London and Manchester, Grenfell Tower and more. We know that the community feel bombarded with bad news, as a faith centre in the middle of the community here we have, as you know, opened the building on several occasions to allow space for prayer and quiet reflection, as well as refreshment and a listening ear. As these events continue to pile up on the news and in our minds and hearts, we would like to offer the church more regularly as a place of sanctuary in this way. From next week to the end of term we will be opening the church from 4pm-6pm on Fridays for anyone who would like to drop in (June 30th/ July 7 th/14th /21st) . People of all faiths and none are welcome to pop in.
Diocese of Leeds Education Link Trip to Tanzania - February 2019
In February 2019 Miss Morrison as our RE coordinator, undertook a journey to the Mara region of Tanzania.
Her visit was part of the Diocese of Leeds education links to Tanzania which have three broad aims:
- Friendship - through visits, letters and emails.
- Prayer - we pray for each other often by name.
- Practical Support - in whatever way we can help.
Around 80 churches in West Yorkshire are linked to churches in Tanzania as well as school to school links. There have been many visits in both directions. Many parishes pray for their link church every Sunday. Schools exchange letters and photos and learn about each other. Clergy training is supported and agricultural projects funded.
Click here to read the 'Talking Tanzania' leaflet with further information about these links.
Click here to access the Church of England Diocese of Leeds page on their work with Tanzania.
Salvation Army Community Exchange Programme
The Salvation Army are offering support with food and clothing with their Community exchange programme, New Hey Road, Huddersfield.
St Stephen's After School Cafe
Join us every Friday in term time from 3.30-5.30pm at St Stephen's After School Cafe.
St Stephen's Junior Church
Click here for more details about St Stephen's Junior Church and how your child can become a member.