THE Bishop of Ripon and Leeds has issued his traditional Christmas message.
The Right Reverend John Packer used the message to remind people they are welcome in church over the festive period. He said: "Christian churches express God's welcome to all of us this Christmas, whether at a carol service, a Christingle, or a midnight service on Christmas Eve. We are to open our house to others and celebrate with them."
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