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Welcome
Welkom; Velkommen; Bienvenue; Bienvenidos; Wilkommen
Benvenuti:
Witajcie; Vitame Vas
The clergy and congregation of Dewsbury
Minster welcome everyone, those of all faiths, and those
of none, to this ancient place of pilgrimage and worship.
As a living church it offers you the peace and stillness
of the beautiful Paulinus Chapel, a place beside us in worship,
music to uplift you, a
bustling refectory and 1400 years of history.
'Grace mercy and peace from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ be with you’.
Dewsbury Minster is a place we hope you will enjoy visiting.
This is a Christian Church and is part of the Anglican Communion – a
worldwide fellowship of churches in which the Christian Faith
is growing, especially in Africa, South America and the Far
East.
 The Christian Community has met to worship God on this site
since AD 627. Throughout the Centuries people have found, within
its walls, a living relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
It may be that you are unsure about your own beliefs. We hope
that you will be able to visit this ‘Mother’ Church,
perhaps as a ‘pilgrim’– someone on a road
of discovery, letting God speak to you through the people you
meet, the displays, and the atmosphere.
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What Happens In This Church
Representatives of the Christian community meet daily but especially
on Sundays:
- to Worship God and to encourage one another in the Faith
- to pray – bring to God in mind and heart, the needs
of the world, town and individuals.
- to learn about God from
the Bible, from Christian tradition and by human reason.
- to
plan, by the help of the Holy Spirit, how to serve God in
this town and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Within The Minster
- The Worship Area and Paulinus Chapel are available for worship,
prayer, contemplation and exploration
- The Refectory serves a full menu to hundreds of people each
week, including the needy.
- The Heritage Centre, Heritage Publications, Resources and
Tours explain local history and heritage since Saxon Times.
- The Upper and Lower Halls and the Noah Room provide conference,
function and room hire facilities. The Upper Hall houses a
Christian Life Exhibition.
- The Gift Shop offers a wide variety of mementos, cards and
Christian resources.
- A Counselling Room helps to facilitate low level counselling
and sign posting.
- The Church is designated as ‘The North Kirklees Christian
Faith Centre’ for school and group visits.
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Opening Times
The Minster is open: Mon to Sat 9.00am - 3.00
pm.
Refectory: Mon to Sat 9.30am - 2.30 pm
Worship Times
Sunday
10.30 am and 6.30 pm.
Wednesday
Holy Communion:
12.00 noon
Daily: Monday to Saturday
Morning Prayer in the
Paulinus Chapel 9.00am and Mid-day prayer 12.45pm
  
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Thinking of Visiting?
Thinking of visiting the Church for the first time?
Daunted by what to do or say?
Be assured, a sensitive reception awaits all who enter.
All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed
as Christ, for he himself will say: “I was a stranger
and you welcomed me in”
From the New Testament: Matt 25:35
How To Find Us
Contact Us New Link to The Bible Society, The Bible and Search Facilities
www.biblesociety.org.uk New Link for St. Johns C of E Infants Web Site http://stjohnsinf.kgfl.digitalbrain.com/kgfl/schools/stjohnsinf/web/Visitors/Church%20Links/Church%20Links/ New Link for The Trinity Centre www.thetrinitycentre.net/home
What Is A Christian
Someone who responds to the call of God and follows the life
and teaching of Jesus Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit.
To follow Jesus is a real adventure. It calls for dedication,
risk and courage. The aim is to co-operate with God to bring
into being what He wants in the world – ‘His Kingdom’ of
love, joy, peace and justice. To do this we try to develop
a personal relationship with and faith in Jesus Christ through
prayer, worship and studying the Bible. Find out more about
Jesus at the re:jesus site.
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