Malcolm Chamberlain
Follower of Jesus and Bishop of Wakefield. Married to Jo, and Dad to two brilliant adult children. Avid Leicester City supporter, record collector (with an eclectic taste!) and frequenter of gigs.
- A privilege to have led the Advent Retreat at Scargill Movement this week, journeying with some wonderful people from the length and breadth of this nation. #reflect #retreat #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- A joy and privilege to be at a full St Edmund’s church in Kellington this morning, to pray for Sinéad, Joseph, Benjamin, Linzi and Gill as they were confirmed with the Holy Spirit in their walk with Jesus. #worship #cofe @leeds.anglican.org
- A joyful service this afternoon at Wakefield Cathedral, during which I had the privilege to confirm 15 people, admit a young person to communion and receive a man into the Church of England. With thanks to @wakecathedral.bsky.social for the photographs. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- A joy to be at St Helen's church Sandal this morning to baptise Lucy and confirm Danika, Dewan, Jane, Sally and Lucy. #worship #CofE @leeds.anglican.org
- I’m truly delighted by Bishop Sarah’s appointment as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, and pray that she may know the riches of God’s grace as she follows the call of Jesus. #CofE
- It was a joy and privilege to be formally welcomed to the @leeds.anglican.org and installed in @wakecathedral.bsky.social this afternoon. Feeling very thankful for so many kind words of welcome. #CofE
- Congratulations to the Red Roses of England #RugbyWorldCup2025
- Rest in peace Dickie Bird, a cricket legend and wonderful ambassador for Barnsley.
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- Another wonderful celebration this morning, as I had the joy of Confirming Nadia, Jonatan and Mike at St Thomas Church, Featherstone. @leeds.anglican.org #CofE #worship
- A great joy to admit and license Natalie, Jacqueline and David as Readers in the Church, and to license Amy, a Church Army Evangelist, to her role working with young people in Lupset and Thornes as part of the Wakefield ’Every Good Work’ project. @leeds.anglican.org #worship #CofE
- It was a great joy to confirm these thirteen wonderful people this morning at All Saints Parish Church, Normanton. Ranging in ages from 11 to 68, they are a wonderful reminder that Jesus calls people of all ages and backgrounds to follow him and choose life. #worship
- Happy Yorkshire Day everyone - be reyt!
- Great to welcome and collate the Revd Rob Harper as Vicar of Airedale with Fryston this evening. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- A great privilege to confirm these two wonderful young women this morning at St. Edward the Confessor church in Barnsley this morning. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- A privilege to preach at the celebration of 160 years since the consecration of TrinityChurch, Ossett this evening. Trinity Primary School Choir were fantastic - tears of joy in the congregation! @leeds.anglican.org
- A great afternoon visiting the Pontefract Liquorice Festival, with thanks to Ian Bullock and all at St Giles' church for their welcome and hospitality. @leeds.anglican.org
- Four weeks a bishop and loving it. Feeling very welcomed by everyone in the Diocese of Leeds @leeds.anglican.org
- A joy to preach and preside at St Paul’s church Alverthorpe this morning as they celebrated 200 years of worship and witness in the community from that wonderful church building. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
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- Good to be back at the Briery Retreat Centre to share in Evening Prayer with those being ordained deacon tomorrow in Wakefield Cathedral, and to hear their Declaration, Oaths and Bishop’s Charge. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- A joy to collate Fr Paul Mellars as Vicar of the United Benefice of Darton with Staincross and Mapplewell this evening. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- Two joyful services of ordination to the priesthood today in Wakefield Cathedral. Congratulations to Lizzie, Matt, Jo, Simon and Mark. Congratulations also to those ordained today in Bradford Cathedral, St Mary’s Allerton Bywater and Ripon Cathedral - Rebecca, Sarah, Jo, Simon, Esli and Sarah.
- How the @leeds.anglican.org is being served by the deacons preparing for their ordination as priests at the weekend #retreat
- Had a wonderful time meeting interesting people making a positive difference across Wakefield at my first Bishop’s Breakfast this morning, and greatly enjoyed listening to the inspirational Claire Young, founder of School Speakers and former finalist of BBC’s The Apprentice. @leeds.anglican.org
- A wonderful day that I will always remember.
- And so it begins! Tomorrow… Wakefield!
- “The North South Divide is no accident, it’s national policy… the country is wired for inequality…” (Andy Burnham) Alongside the sorting and packing, it’s good to take time out to exercise the grey-matter #festivalofdebate
- May he rest in peace, and rise in glory 🙏
- “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” Luke 24:5 (NRSV) Alleluia! Christ is risen!
- With the exception of services and farewell events, I’ve just had my last in-person meeting for the @sheffdio.org. A strange feeling!
- Standing in a ridiculously long queue on Fulwood Road, waiting to get into @rcsheffield.bsky.social for Record Store Day 2025. Hoping that those in front of me are not snapping up all the good stuff to sell! Open to offers of coffee if you live nearby 😉😁
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- Lovely day in Newcastle today
- Awesome! The power of music to inspire and bring people together. #inclusion
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- After a fantastic day in which I’ve met some truly inspirational people, I’ve just caught up on the day’s social media, and have been moved by all the really lovely comments. This is just to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have posted! Here’s Jo and me at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park from today…
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- A joy to preach and preside at Sheffield Cathedral this morning, and a huge privelege to discuss faith afterwards with a couple of people who were asking brilliant questions. #worship #discipleship
- Looking forward to preaching and presiding at Sheffield Cathedral this morning #worship
- A good evening out watching the brilliant stage show of The Girl On The Train at The Lyceum in Sheffield.
- From today’s Morning Prayer, following the reading of Psalm 2: Most high and holy God, lift our eyes to your Son enthroned on Calvary; and as we behold his meekness, shatter our earthly pride; for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
- 25 years ago today, I was at Wembley watching Leicester City win the League Cup. I can’t quite believe that was a quarter of a century ago!
- This editorial seems pretty spot on to me…
- Pretty sure this is a manifesto pledge well and truly dropped - so sad to see a Labour government reducing oversees aid.
- A joy to induct and install Lucy as the new Rector of Manor Parish @sheffdio.org #lightsforchrist #worship
- If Trump can do it…
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