The Benefice comprises four Church of England parishes. They are in Rothwell, Lofthouse, Oulton with Woodlesford and Methley with Mickletown. You can find links to the four parishes websites in 'Our Churches' link. You will find services and events and contacts on each website. Click on the list below to open the parish websites.
"The parish of Lofthouse: Christ Church is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer and a Team Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
Welcome to St. Oswald’s in the village of Methley, Leeds. We are friendly and Inclusive Church who meet for services on Sunday mornings at 11am in an historic Grade 1 listed church.
Our services are also live-streamed on Facebook and uploaded to our YouTube Channel. We add notices and readings to the website on Saturday and post the live-streamed service to view Sunday evening.
We have a contemporary All Age Service the first Sunday of each month.
We also have Tuesday Holy Communion at St. Margaret's Hall, Main Street, Methley at 10am.
A monthly Coffee Morning is held second Saturday 10-12 and many have a focus on fundraising for a charity.
Messy Church meet third Sunday in the month at St. Margaret’s Hall from 3:30pm.
We are part of a team ministry with Holy Trinity, Rothwell, St. John the Evangelist, Oulton with Woodlesford and Christ Church, Lofthouse. The Rothwell District C of E Churches Team is a group of four churches located in the Southeast of Leeds following the Aire & Calder navigation canal.
St. Oswald's is part of a village community. Here's a link the Methley Village Website https://www.methley-village.co.uk/ and Methley Methodists The Aire and Calder Methodist Circuit - Methley (aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk)
Methley Parish Prayer
Spirit of God,
move among us here in Methley;
make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love.
Humble, caring, selfless, sharing;
Spirit of God, fill our lives
with your purpose and love.
Amen.
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Page Updated 19/11/23
Welcome to Holy Trinity Church in the town of Rothwell, Leeds. We stand at the heart of the community and have been an enduring presence here since 1130AD. Our church is open to all and welcomes all. We are a friendly and Inclusive Church who meet for services on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Whether you are looking for answers or taking your first steps in faith, then join our growing, friendly community.
We are a loving, welcoming, inclusive and serving church family for everyone, in the name of Jesus.”
A monthly Friendship Cafe is held on the last Friday of the month 10-12 at our Parish Hall (behind Salute at the White Swan) and offering a warm space to have a cuppa and a chat.
Jigsaw meets first Sunday in the month at our Parish Hall from 9:30am. This is a short 30 minute service for families with art activities, juice/tea/coffee and is a great starting service for those preparing for baptism.
Messy Cafe is held on the last Saturday in the month at our Parish Hall from 10-12. Have a cuppa whilst your children have fun. There is no charge for Messy Cafe.
We are part of a team ministry with St. Oswalds, Methley with Mickletown, St. John the Evangelist, Oulton with Woodlesford and Christ Church, Lofthouse. The Rothwell District C of E Churches Team is a group of four churches located in the Southeast of Leeds following the Aire & Calder navigation canal.
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Welcome to St John’s church!
We’re currently meeting in our church hall for worship at All Saints’ Parish Hall, Woodlesford. Find us at Church Street LS26 8RE, right behind the beautiful village green in Woodlesford.
We meet for worship on Sundays at 9.30am and Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is very welcome.
