Malcolm Chamberlain
@malchamb.bsky.social
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 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
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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
October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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
September 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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
September 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Congratulations to the Red Roses of England #RugbyWorldCup2025
Rest in peace Dickie Bird, a cricket legend and wonderful ambassador for Barnsley.
September 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Rest in peace Dickie Bird, a cricket legend and wonderful ambassador for Barnsley.
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
September 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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
September 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
September 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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!
August 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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
July 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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
July 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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
July 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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
July 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
July 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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
June 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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
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
June 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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
June 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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.
June 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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
June 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
June 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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
And so it begins! Tomorrow… Wakefield!
May 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“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
“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!
April 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
“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!
