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Midweek Communion

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Weekly Said Eucharist every Tuesday morning with short homily and refreshments served afterwards.
On the 1st Tuesday of the month this service is a traditional service according to the Book of Common Prayer.

Occasionally this service is paused or moved due to holidays or diary clashes. No service on Shrove Tuesday, midweek service is on Ash Wednesday instead.

Morning Prayer in Church

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Starting Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Meet in St Stephen's to experience this short daily church ritual together.

The Order for Morning Prayer includes:
* Scripture Sentences: A selection of biblical passages, usually from the Psalms or Prophets, read aloud by the Minister.
* Prayers: A series of prayers, including: The Apostles’ Creed, a statement of Christian faith.
* Three Collects (prayers):
The First Collect is a general prayer for the day.
The Second Collect is for peace and protection.
The Third Collect is for guidance and righteousness.
* A Prayer of Saint Chrysostom: A prayer asking for God’s guidance and blessing for the day’s activities.
* Benediction: A closing blessing

During Holy Week Morning Prayer takes place Mon to Thursday in different churches as listed each day. Typically there will be no Morning Prayer during school holidays.

Simple Communion Service - First Sunday 09:00am

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Short quiet service with no music but with familiar words and a sermon.

There is no 9:00am communion on Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Worship Together Service - First Sunday 10:30am

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Service of the word - First Sunday of the month (except school holidays).
A more relaxed service with additional worshipper involvement .
Welcoming all ages.

On 3rd Nov 2024 this will be a communion service for All Saints.

Lent Group 2025 (Sundays from 9th March to 13th April)

Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

During Lent 2025 we will be exploring issues of Inclusion in the church, looking at the topics of disability, ethnicity, gender, mental health, poverty and sexuality. Join us for a simple shared meal (soup & bread) as we explore relevant Bible readings and discussion.
For catering purposes, please let us know if you are planning to attend by emailing [email protected] with the date(s) you plan to attend and any dietary requirements, or sign up on the list in church.

Morning Prayer on Facebook

Every Monday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Every Monday (except holidays) - Please check if event scheduled on Facebook for any specific week
- participate live or watch later

On Monday 14 April (Holy Week) whilst Morning Prayer will be streamed on FB, you are invited to attend in person at St Stephens. No Morning Prayer on FB on Easter Monday.

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Parish Lunch (Pre-booked only)

In February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December. Every Second Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Enjoy a cooked meal during this sociable event. You don't need to be a regular church goer. Any one living in the area and looking for company is welcome. Cost £8 - Full list of dates for 2025 in the attachment.

Parish lunches usually take place on the second Thursday of the month starting at 12.30pm. You must pre-book your place via our Parish Administrator - Brenda, either by email at [email protected] or via telephone on 01484 970555 (office hours: Tue-Thu 9.30-11.30am). When booking, please provide the names of all parties in your booking request, include a contact number/email for queries and notify any dietary requirements.

Numbers are limited to 40 people and the booking deadline is usually Wednesday of the week before the lunch (ie 8 days before).

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Palm Sunday - Liturgy of Palms and Passion

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Meet at Lindley Community Garden at 10.15am to join in the procession or join at 10.30am at St Stephen's church.
Service with palm crosses and the story of Holy Week.

Sunday Eucharist (+ Junior Church)

Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Regular Sunday morning Eucharist
includes choir/congregational singing

Typically Junior Church runs alongside this service during term time. See the Families page for current information or sign up to the Junior Church mailing list to be kept informed of full details.

Holy Week Morning Prayer -Monday at St Stephen's

for 30 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

During Holy Week Morning Prayer take place in the Churches Together in NW Huddersfield group churches as listed below. You are warmly invited to join at any /all of the days.

* Monday at St Stephen's (and on Facebook)
* Tuesday at Salvation Army New Hey Road
* Wednesday at Mount Methodist Church (no MP at St Stephen's)
* Thursday at Lindley Methodist

Stations of the Cross

for 45 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Reflecting on the last hours of Jesus' earthly life with images, short chants, readings and prayers

Holy Week Morning Prayer - Tuesday at Salvation Army New Hey Road

for 30 mins
Salvation Army (between Esso Garage and ALDI)
Salvation Army (between Esso Garage and ALDI), New Hey Rd, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 4DD

During Holy Week Morning Prayer take place in the Churches Together in NW Huddersfield group churches as listed below. You are warmly invited to join at any /all of the days.

Holy Week Morning Prayer - Wednesday at Mount Methodist Church

for 30 mins
Mount Methodist Church
Mount Methodist Church, 7 Moorlands Rd Mount Huddersfield, HD3 3UQ

During Holy Week Morning Prayer take place in the Churches Together in NW Huddersfield group churches as listed below. You are warmly invited to join at any /all of the days.

Note - No Wednesday Morning Prayer at St Stephen's

Holy Week Morning Prayer - Thursday at Lindley Methodist

for 30 mins
Lindley Methodist Church
Lindley Methodist Church, 45 East St Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3ND

During Holy Week Morning Prayer take place in the Churches Together in NW Huddersfield group churches as listed below. You are warmly invited to join at any /all of the days.

Maundy Thursday - A Blessed Meal

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

A simple, shared meal of soup and bread around a large table, including a Eucharist, singing and optional foot washing.

This is followed by Tenebrae service from 9pm.

Our capacity for this service is limited. To book a place (free) please click on "More Info" box for link to ticket site or email [email protected]

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Tenebrae - A Service of Shadows (Maundy Thursday)

for 45 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Readings, music and prayers in this candlelit service where each candle is extinguished one by one, sending us into darkness, ending with the promised light of Christ.

Churches Together Walk of Witness and Good Friday Worship

for 2 hours, 15 mins
Salvation Army (between Esso Garage and ALDI)
Salvation Army (between Esso Garage and ALDI), New Hey Rd, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 4DD

Meet at Salvation Army New Hey Road to begin walk at 9.45am.
Walking approximately 1 mile to Lindley Methodist Church (45 East St, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3ND), stopping for readings and prayer at churches en route. Hot Cross Buns and drinks available at Lindley Methodist Church following the walk.
Service begins at 11am.

At the Foot of the Cross (Good Friday)

for 1 hour
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Prayers, hymns, laments and devotions as we face the reality of Jesus' sacrifice with death on the cross.

Easter Day - Dawn Service

for 30 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Worship as dawn is breaking to celebrate the risen Christ around the Easter Fire and bring the light of Christ into church.

Followed by hot drinks & bacon butties.

Easter Eucharist

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Whole church family thanksgiving for Jesus' resurrection. Service with communion followed by refreshments.
Includes activities for younger members.

Please bring a flower to decorate our Easter cross as a sign of new life through the risen Christ.

Ben Crossland Trio

for 2 hours
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Jazz Concert
Ticket information to follow

Voces Seraphorum Choir Concert

for 1 hour, 45 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Refreshments from 3pm
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Voces Seraphorum formed in 2015 as a result of a group of experienced singers wanting to meet and sing music from the sixteenth century to the present day including sacred music, madrigals, part songs, folk-songs and a selection of more contemporary lighter songs.

Talk : Pubs of Huddersfield

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

6pm for food, licensed bar
Talk 7-8.30pm
Ticket details to follow

SisterAct: The Musical

for 2 hours
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Lindley Community Theatre Production
7.15pm Thursday & Friday, 6.30pm Saturday

Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

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SisterAct: The Musical

for 2 hours
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Lindley Community Theatre Production
7.15pm Thursday & Friday, 6.30pm Saturday

For further details see Thursday listing

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SisterAct: The Musical

for 2 hours
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Lindley Community Theatre Production
7.15pm Thursday & Friday, 6.30pm Saturday

For further details see Thursday listing

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Gledholt Male Voice Choir

for 1 hour, 45 mins
St Stephen's Lindley
Lidget Street Lindley Huddersfield, HD3 3JB, United Kingdom

Ticket details to follow