Light from the Past, Hope for the Future
Here you will find the addresses from three contributors speaking at the FaithFaith 1. Belief and trust in someone or something. 2. Acceptance of particular religious teachings. in the North launch
Inspiration from Early MissionMission 1. A group of people sent out to share religious faith. 2. The task of sharing faith. in the North
Revd Prof Dee Dyas looks at the mission of the early saints and offers an invitation to consider how the inspiration and resources offered by missionaryMissionary Someone sent out to share religious faith. disciples of the past can encourage and enhance mission today.
To watch this address on ‘Inspiration from Early Mission in the North’ as delivered at the Faith in the North launch at Dewsbury MinsterMinster Originally a church with a group of clergy which served a large area. Later used to describe a church staffed by many priests or a monastic community:

Inspiration of the Northern Saints for Leadership
The Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford considers Church growth in the North West in the Victorian period, looking at The Revd James Bell Cox and the Slum Priest Ritualists as an example of how the Church has built on the mission of the early saints.
To watch and read this address ‘Inspiration of the Northern Saints for Leadership’ as delivered at at the Faith in the North launch at Dewsbury Minster:

To be a Northern SaintSaint In the New Testament applied to all Christians. Later used of those who were martyred or showed exceptional holiness and whose status was confirmed by the church. The practice of venerating the saints and their relics and asking for their intercessions (prayers) can be observed from the second and third centuries onward and played a central role in popular medieval religion.
The Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley sees what inspiration can be drawn from the Northern Saints and how we can find courage in strategy, diversity in ecology, genius in the vernacularVernacular Native or common to a particular country or region. Often refers to language (and dialect) or architectural styles. and brilliance in learning.
To watch and read this address ‘To be a Northern Saint’ as delivered at at the Faith in the North launch at Dewsbury Minster:

The ArchbishopArchbishop Bishop who also presides over a group of dioceses or provinces. of YorkYork 1. A Roman city and early centre of Christianity. 2. Diocese and province under the leadership of the Archbishop of York. held a launch event for Faith in the North at Dewsbury Minster. He was joined by many church leaders from across the North. In 2027, it will be the 1400th anniversary of the establishment of the Church of Saint Peter in York and the baptismBaptism The Sacramental rite of admission into the Christian Church. The candidate is immersed in or sprinkled with water in the name of the Trinity and may also be anointed with oil. of King Edwin by Paulinus in 627. This anniversary provides an opportunity to learn from, reconnect with, and compellingly communicate the heart of the ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. faith, and its message of good news, freedom and purpose for all people.