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Welcome to
Leeds Minster

We are a Christian community in the centre of Leeds, serving the city. As the Civic Church, we are here for everyone. You will be welcome.

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About Leeds Minster

Prayer and worship have been offered from this site for over fourteen hundred years. Find out about our heritage and also about our present.

About Leeds Minster
The Choir of Leeds Minster

Music

Leeds Minster is a centre of musical excellence, with music at its heart. Why not come to an organ recital or to hear the choir sing at Choral Evensong? Find out more about how to be part of it!

Music

Worship

Services include prayer, readings, music, sermons and hymns which all draw on the wisdom of those who have gone before us. Come and join us!

Worship

Visiting times

The Minster’s regular opening hours are shown here.
Any changes will be listed below.

Our address is 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ (view map)

We are 10 minutes’ walk from the railway station, 3 minutes’ walk from the bus station and within easy reach of several local hotels, such as the Travelodge.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday
Open for services

Advent and Christmas 2023

See the services and concerts coming up this Christmas season. We have something suitable for all ages! All are very welcome to join us as we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ into the world.

Advent and Christmas
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The resurrection of Jesus proclaims that our normal world-order is turned upside down.

The powerful are brought low, and Love - God's Love, in all the vulnerability and weakness displayed in Jesus' death - is shown to be the key to life instead.

God calls us by name to live in and by this love. Nothing else matters.

Events this week

Morning prayer takes place every weekday at 8.30am for 30 minutes.  You can join via this MS Teams link.  Follow the service via the Daily Prayer app.

Midday prayer is held in the Minster on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Tuesday

7.00pm

Macmillan Cancer Support Christmas Carol Concert >

Thursday

12.00pm

Said Holy Communion >

6.30pm

Lord Mayor’s Carol Concerts >

Saturday

4.00pm

Family Crib Service >

Sunday

9.00am

Said Holy Communion >

10.30am

Choral Eucharist and Family Church >

5.30pm

Nine Lessons and Carols >

LMSCR ringing the Minster bells

Try Something New: Bell Ringing

We're always on the lookout for new ringers

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Organ

Organ recitals

Join us for our free lunchtime organ recitals every Friday

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Sarah Maybury and Bishop Nick Baines

Congratulations, Sarah!

Sarah Maybury is licensed as Lay Reader

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Stillness in the City

We’re excited to present this short documentary about the history of the Minster by local historian Catherine Warr.

You can also see Catherine’s video about our bells and the history of bellringing.

Mark a special day in your life

If you are thinking of arranging to mark a special day in your life or that of someone you love, be it a wedding, a baptism or perhaps a funeral, please follow the appropriate link to find out how we can help you.

Weddings Baptisms Funerals