Hundreds of places of worship across the region are gearing up to welcome visitors for Yorkshire Churches Day. Taking place on Saturday, September 14, the event is a chance encourage visitors both new and old to discover what’s behind their doors. Churches from all corners of the county will be opening up, offering tours, refreshments, music, exhibitions and treasure hunts for visitors to enjoy.
Many are joining together to put on trails between a number of churches for those looking for a fun day out. The event is organised by the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust, which gives grants for the repair, maintenance and restoration of places of worship across the region. The Rt Rev Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds said of the event: “I encourage all churches to participate in this great initiative.
Church buildings are not just buildings, but places of worship, community, history, education, contemplation, and so on. They tell a story of previous generations and the life of these places that has changes so much over the years. I used to walk and cycle on this day when I was a vicar in Leicestershire, taking a group of people with me.
Please engage with it and take your family and friends for a day out.” The event has also been warmly welcomed by Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and President of the YHCT: “Yorkshire Churches Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our county’s churches. At the heart of nearly every one of our communities is a church.
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