Sung Compline by Candlelight

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk
Selby Road Whitkirk Leeds, LS15 0AA, United Kingdom

The ancient office of Compline, also known as Night Prayer, derives its name from the Latin word ‘completorium’ meaning ‘completion’ and is a short service of quiet contemplation for the end of the day.

It begins with a devotional address and is followed at by the office of Compline, a twenty-minute service containing a mix of prayers, music and silence. The hymn, psalm, canticle and responses are sung to plainchant led by members of St Mary’s Church Choir.

St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

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390 Selby Road
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LS15 0AA
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Rev'd Dr Claire Honess (VIcar)
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Sung Compline by Candlelight

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk
Selby Road Whitkirk Leeds, LS15 0AA, United Kingdom

The ancient office of Compline, also known as Night Prayer, derives its name from the Latin word ‘completorium’ meaning ‘completion’ and is a short service of quiet contemplation for the end of the day.

It begins with a devotional address and is followed at by the office of Compline, a twenty-minute service containing a mix of prayers, music and silence. The hymn, psalm, canticle and responses are sung to plainchant led by members of St Mary’s Church Choir.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Whitkirk: St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), currently Janet Blenkinsop. Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO ([email protected].) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (by calling 0113 353 0257, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, or by emailing [email protected]) If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services. More details are available at: https://whitkirkchurch.org.uk/safeguarding/.

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