Halifax Minster
At the Minster we are committed to safeguarding. We aim always to achieve a gold standard in order to provide protection for children and vulnerable adults. In addition to a Safeguarding Policy, we have in place a number of other policies relating to good governance.
Heritage – Halifax Minster
Halifax has long been associated with the 33rd Regiment of Foot, later to become the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. The Chapel at the south-east corner of the Church was adopted by the Regiment as their Memorial Chapel and dedicated in 1951.
Worship – Halifax Minster
A traditional fully choral service (approx. 1hr 30 mins) in a modern language is led by the Clergy and Minster Choir to a large congregation. The service includes hearing God’s word both spoken and sung, a sermon, an anthem, prayers of intercession and the sharing of the sacrament.
Discover – Halifax Minster
The Minster has a number of trained guides who specialise in different aspects of our Minster life. It is always possible therefore to ‘tailor-make’ your tour be it historical, educational, architectural, stained glass, Anne Lister etc. Contact the Minster Office for further details on 01422 355436 or at [email protected]
Music at the Minster – Halifax Minster
Music at the Minster. Music lies at the very heart of our worship. It is, without doubt, our USP! Our growing adult and children's choirs enhance our sung services during term time. Singing in the Minster Choir requires a real commitment and, in addition to the regular services, there are a number of special services and concerts throughout the ...
This church of St John the Baptist Halifax was given its Minster status by the Bishop of Wakefield in 2009 in recognition of its important role in the civic life of the town and borough.
Halifax-cum-Heptonstall to the Benedictine Priory of Lewes, founded by his father, is documented, and it appears likely that the black-robed Cluniac monks had constructed a new church at Halifax by the early twelfth century.
Organ Recital Series – Halifax Minster
Sept 5th – Sean Montgomery (Halifax Minster) – Part of the Halifax Heritage Festival . Oct 3rd – Duncan Glenday (Saddleworth) Nov 7th – Joshua Greenwell (Ripon Cathedral) Dec 5th – David Baker (St Michael’s Mytholmroyd)
Contact – Halifax Minster
General Contact Information. The Minster is open between 12 noon and 4 pm throughout the year. The Minster is a very busy venue for baptisms, weddings and funerals and access to the building may be restricted at certain times as a result.
Halifax Minster's PCC has the responsibility of working with the Vicar in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, social and ecumenical. To facilitate this