Mark Umpleby 🏳️🌈
@markumpleby.bsky.social
Priest in Rothwell, Lofthouse, Methley with Mickletown, Oulton with Woodlesford. (C of E) . Proud Yorkshireman, season ticket holder at LUFC - Marching Out Together board member & loves cricket (he/him) 🏳️🌈
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We work on many different levels with our LGBTQ Regional Alliance partners. In fact just today we have donated one of our used stars to our needy friends at @rainbowblades.com 😘
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We work on many different levels with our LGBTQ Regional Alliance partners. In fact just today we have donated one of our used stars to our needy friends at @rainbowblades.com 😘
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
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A joint statement with @proudseagulls.bsky.social
If you need to report anything whilst at the AMEX, contact the Text Abuse line 07880 196442
#LUFC #BHAFC 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ALAW
If you need to report anything whilst at the AMEX, contact the Text Abuse line 07880 196442
#LUFC #BHAFC 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ALAW
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A joint statement with @proudseagulls.bsky.social
If you need to report anything whilst at the AMEX, contact the Text Abuse line 07880 196442
#LUFC #BHAFC 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ALAW
If you need to report anything whilst at the AMEX, contact the Text Abuse line 07880 196442
#LUFC #BHAFC 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ALAW
Beyond “fed up” after 25 years as priest in this institution still searching for this radical inclusion for those of us in LGBTi community-feel “let down”(polite version)by Bishops & feels like self harm staying in this church again! Time to reflect #CofEPeeps www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Update on Living in Love and Faith, October 2025 | The Church of England
The House of Bishops has made a series of key decisions in principle on the future direction of the Living in Love and Faith process, which explores questions of relationships, sexuality and marriage.
www.churchofengland.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Beyond “fed up” after 25 years as priest in this institution still searching for this radical inclusion for those of us in LGBTi community-feel “let down”(polite version)by Bishops & feels like self harm staying in this church again! Time to reflect #CofEPeeps www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Today in #Woodlesford we paused for a moment & lit a candle & prayed for those in the #Jewish community a week ago killed & injured in the horrific attack at a Synagogue in #Manchester -also remembered the arson attack at a Mosque in #Sussex -we reject hate in all its forms.🙏❤️
#BritainStandsTogether
#BritainStandsTogether
October 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today in #Woodlesford we paused for a moment & lit a candle & prayed for those in the #Jewish community a week ago killed & injured in the horrific attack at a Synagogue in #Manchester -also remembered the arson attack at a Mosque in #Sussex -we reject hate in all its forms.🙏❤️
#BritainStandsTogether
#BritainStandsTogether
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The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth
October 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth
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BREAKING: Sarah Mullally has been named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman in the role's 1,400-year history
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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As Yom Kippur ends, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today’s attack in #Manchester.
#BritainStandsTogether
#BritainStandsTogether
October 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
As Yom Kippur ends, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today’s attack in #Manchester.
#BritainStandsTogether
#BritainStandsTogether
Hugely horrified to hear of this attack on the Jewish community in #Manchester on this most Holy day of Yom Kippur. Our thoughts & prayers & action are there for those bereaved, injured & the Jewish community & all who are living in fear after this attack! 🙏💔
Three dead after Manchester synagogue attack - what we know so far
Latest newsletter from @channel4news.bsky.social as the situation unfolds👇📩
channel4news.substack.com/p/three-dead...
Latest newsletter from @channel4news.bsky.social as the situation unfolds👇📩
channel4news.substack.com/p/three-dead...
Three dead after Manchester synagogue attack
Suspect also shot dead by police after attack - this is what we know so far
channel4news.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hugely horrified to hear of this attack on the Jewish community in #Manchester on this most Holy day of Yom Kippur. Our thoughts & prayers & action are there for those bereaved, injured & the Jewish community & all who are living in fear after this attack! 🙏💔
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The #ChurchofEngland must not be silent or neutral amid violence, Bishop tells #racialjustice conference.
Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says
#flags #churchnews
Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says
#flags #churchnews
Church of England must not be silent or neutral amid violence, Bishop tells racial justice conference
Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The #ChurchofEngland must not be silent or neutral amid violence, Bishop tells #racialjustice conference.
Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says
#flags #churchnews
Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says
#flags #churchnews
It was a fabulous Pride Church Leeds service last night at Leeds Minster as we celebrated the start of #blackhistorymonth 🖤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ It was wonderfully led by Rev Heston and Lydia, with amazing input by friends of @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social & others! Our next service is Wednesday 12th Nov 7pm #lgbti+
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
It was a fabulous Pride Church Leeds service last night at Leeds Minster as we celebrated the start of #blackhistorymonth 🖤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ It was wonderfully led by Rev Heston and Lydia, with amazing input by friends of @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social & others! Our next service is Wednesday 12th Nov 7pm #lgbti+
And breathe! Just wow! Great to have the cup again! 🇪🇺🏆
#rydercup2025
#rydercup2025
Team Europe retain Ryder Cup in nail-biting finale
Team Europe retain Ryder Cup in nail-biting finale
Team Europe have retained the Ryder Cup in New York - amid a last-minute fightback from Team USA.
news.sky.com
September 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
And breathe! Just wow! Great to have the cup again! 🇪🇺🏆
#rydercup2025
#rydercup2025
It ws fabulous to represent @marchingout.bsky.social with the wonderful @mishkeatman.bsky.social at the National Diversity Awards - the cathedral was full of amazing people with stories of folk changing the world .. or more often changing the world for one person... time and time again!
#nda25
#nda25
September 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It ws fabulous to represent @marchingout.bsky.social with the wonderful @mishkeatman.bsky.social at the National Diversity Awards - the cathedral was full of amazing people with stories of folk changing the world .. or more often changing the world for one person... time and time again!
#nda25
#nda25
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ICYMI tonight is the Finals of National Diversity Awards, featuring little' ol' us 🥂😎📸
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
We're really proud to have the support of #LUFC as we go into tomorrow's #NationalDiversityAwards Final.
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...
But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).
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www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...
But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).
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September 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
ICYMI tonight is the Finals of National Diversity Awards, featuring little' ol' us 🥂😎📸
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
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We're really proud to have the support of #LUFC as we go into tomorrow's #NationalDiversityAwards Final.
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...
But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...
But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).
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September 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We're really proud to have the support of #LUFC as we go into tomorrow's #NationalDiversityAwards Final.
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...
But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...
But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
Great words from my Bishop - #flags 👍
This! ✔️ Agree strongly
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Great words from my Bishop - #flags 👍
Exited to celebrate & represent @marchingout.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️with the fab Mish Keatman at National Diversity Awards tomorrow #LiverpoolCathedral - shortlisted for #LGBT Community Award. Be great to meet people & organisations who tackle issues in today's society #lufc @sportsmedialgbt.com #ndawards 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️with the fab Mish Keatman at National Diversity Awards tomorrow #LiverpoolCathedral - shortlisted for #LGBT Community Award. Be great to meet people & organisations who tackle issues in today's society #lufc @sportsmedialgbt.com #ndawards 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We're getting our tux & posh frocks all sorted to celebrate #NationalInclusionWeek at tomorrow's big night at the #NationalDiversityAwards final. Watch live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
Go on, give your spirits a lift instead of more doomscrolling! 🤗
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
Go on, give your spirits a lift instead of more doomscrolling! 🤗
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
September 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Exited to celebrate & represent @marchingout.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️with the fab Mish Keatman at National Diversity Awards tomorrow #LiverpoolCathedral - shortlisted for #LGBT Community Award. Be great to meet people & organisations who tackle issues in today's society #lufc @sportsmedialgbt.com #ndawards 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️with the fab Mish Keatman at National Diversity Awards tomorrow #LiverpoolCathedral - shortlisted for #LGBT Community Award. Be great to meet people & organisations who tackle issues in today's society #lufc @sportsmedialgbt.com #ndawards 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
So #Israel has committed genocide in the #Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds #PrayForJusticeandPeace
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds
GENEVA – Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, a...
www.ohchr.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
So #Israel has committed genocide in the #Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds #PrayForJusticeandPeace
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
September 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
I used these great words from my friend Rev’d Heston in my sermon today in #Methley ♥️❤️♥️
#SayNoToRacism #Christian #londonprotest #NoToHate #RefugeesWelcome 🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧#SpeakOutForThePoor #CofEPeeps ♥️❤️♥️
#SayNoToRacism #Christian #londonprotest #NoToHate #RefugeesWelcome 🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧#SpeakOutForThePoor #CofEPeeps ♥️❤️♥️
September 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I used these great words from my friend Rev’d Heston in my sermon today in #Methley ♥️❤️♥️
#SayNoToRacism #Christian #londonprotest #NoToHate #RefugeesWelcome 🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧#SpeakOutForThePoor #CofEPeeps ♥️❤️♥️
#SayNoToRacism #Christian #londonprotest #NoToHate #RefugeesWelcome 🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧#SpeakOutForThePoor #CofEPeeps ♥️❤️♥️
Looking for a new VICAR to serve parishes of Christ Church, Lofthouse & St Oswald's Church, Methley - part of a wider benefice -you'll have great colleagues/parishioners - live in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. Please do share. 🙏 @leeds.anglican.org #CofEPeeps
www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies/cl...
www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies/cl...
Vicar for Rothwell, Lofthouse, Methley w Mickletown, Oulton with Woodlesford - Diocese of Leeds
This Team Ministry across four churches was created in 2015. With their Team Rector Revd Canon Mark Umpleby (appointed in 2023) the churches have been growing closer to work as a team, with the right ...
www.leeds.anglican.org
September 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Looking for a new VICAR to serve parishes of Christ Church, Lofthouse & St Oswald's Church, Methley - part of a wider benefice -you'll have great colleagues/parishioners - live in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. Please do share. 🙏 @leeds.anglican.org #CofEPeeps
www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies/cl...
www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies/cl...
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There is nothing wrong, or racist, about flying the flag of your country, but the organisers behind Operation Raise the Colours are hardened and extreme far-right activists. @therestpolitics.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There is nothing wrong, or racist, about flying the flag of your country, but the organisers behind Operation Raise the Colours are hardened and extreme far-right activists. @therestpolitics.bsky.social
Still glowing with @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social glitter and joy and challenge and inclusive love! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks for all the @outatgreenbelt.bsky.social crew - it was fab to be part of the team! Thanks to all contributors and do book NOW for 2026! >>> www.greenbelt.org.uk/buy-tickets/
Thanks for all the @outatgreenbelt.bsky.social crew - it was fab to be part of the team! Thanks to all contributors and do book NOW for 2026! >>> www.greenbelt.org.uk/buy-tickets/
August 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Still glowing with @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social glitter and joy and challenge and inclusive love! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks for all the @outatgreenbelt.bsky.social crew - it was fab to be part of the team! Thanks to all contributors and do book NOW for 2026! >>> www.greenbelt.org.uk/buy-tickets/
Thanks for all the @outatgreenbelt.bsky.social crew - it was fab to be part of the team! Thanks to all contributors and do book NOW for 2026! >>> www.greenbelt.org.uk/buy-tickets/
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Today, the Premier League is back!
Been reminded by some lovely friends that I have a starter pack of football gays, follow everyone on it if you’re also a queer who likes talking about football!
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go.bsky.app/KH6QWHg
Been reminded by some lovely friends that I have a starter pack of football gays, follow everyone on it if you’re also a queer who likes talking about football!
🏳️⚧️⚽️🏳️🌈
go.bsky.app/KH6QWHg
August 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today, the Premier League is back!
Been reminded by some lovely friends that I have a starter pack of football gays, follow everyone on it if you’re also a queer who likes talking about football!
🏳️⚧️⚽️🏳️🌈
go.bsky.app/KH6QWHg
Been reminded by some lovely friends that I have a starter pack of football gays, follow everyone on it if you’re also a queer who likes talking about football!
🏳️⚧️⚽️🏳️🌈
go.bsky.app/KH6QWHg
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#CofEPeeps If you want to see more inclusive people elected to General Synod, please support the Together for the Church of England fundraiser, either by donating and sharing or just sharing. Thanks. justgiving.com/campaign/inc...
The Inclusive Synod Election Campaign
We're fundraising with Inclusive Church to support the election of inclusive people to the General Synod of the Church of England in the 2026 elections. This will help the Church to be more diverse a...
justgiving.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#CofEPeeps If you want to see more inclusive people elected to General Synod, please support the Together for the Church of England fundraiser, either by donating and sharing or just sharing. Thanks. justgiving.com/campaign/inc...