Parochial Church Council (PCC)

The PCC meets several times a year to conduct the business of the church with the clergy and churchwardens. If you would like to know more about the PCC or would like to write to the PCC, contact the Rector or PCC Secretary, Colin Avison.

The members of the PCC are elected each year at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting which is held at the end of April. More information about the election of Churchwardens can be found on www.leeds.anglican.org , together with forms for the following:

  • Application for Membership of the Electoral Roll (Rule 1(2));
  • Form of nomination of Churchwardens;
  • Form of nomination for Election to PCC;
  • Form of nomination for Election to Deanery Synod

Guiseley with Esholt Mothers’ Union

Branch Leader: TBC
Treasurer: Bridget Hopkinson
Secretary: Judith Archdale

Guiseley/Esholt branch of the Mothers’ Union is an active group, meeting on the 1st Wednesday in the month. Members are independently involved in many activities in the parish e.g. – baptism visiting, parents and tots, school governors, church cleaning/flower arranging, pastoral visiting and assisting with the chalice at Eucharist. New members are always welcome, feel free to come along to one of our meetings!

The Flower Team

Our team of flower arrangers, led by Norma Scatchard, meet in the church every Thursday at 10.30 am .  The cost of flowers is partially covered by donations. 

We are exceptionally lucky to have such talented ladies who freely give of their time and often pay for the flowers out of their own pockets.

Easter is a particularly wonderful time when the church is decorated in the beautiful spring colours 

Guiseley Churchyard

Leeds City Council maintains the grass in Guiseley churchyard; families are technically responsible for their graves. Sadly, the latter are often forgotten, or no family members survive to exercise their responsibility. Then the churchyard can easily get out of control. We always appreciate help with the Churchyard, so if you can spare a couple of hours, please get in touch with the Rector or one of then Churchwardens..

We also Proudly honour the Commonwealth Graves in our Churchyard commemorating the Commonwealth of Nations Military Service members who died in the two World Wars.  Each headstone will be inscribed with the details of the individual, including name, rank, awards, service number, religious emblem and a personal inscription provided by the family.  A regimental crest or badge will generally be found at the top of each headstone.