Mark Umpleby π³οΈβπ
@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) π³οΈβπ
It was great to be part of the guard of honour at #lufc as players came on to the pitch last night with members of @marchingout.bsky.social
-as part of #WithPride π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈcampaign & @footballvhomophobia.com
month. Still much more work to do for LGBTQI+ fans & players for inclusion & to rid homophobia! β½οΈ
-as part of #WithPride π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈcampaign & @footballvhomophobia.com
month. Still much more work to do for LGBTQI+ fans & players for inclusion & to rid homophobia! β½οΈ
February 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM
It was great to be part of the guard of honour at #lufc as players came on to the pitch last night with members of @marchingout.bsky.social
-as part of #WithPride π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈcampaign & @footballvhomophobia.com
month. Still much more work to do for LGBTQI+ fans & players for inclusion & to rid homophobia! β½οΈ
-as part of #WithPride π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈcampaign & @footballvhomophobia.com
month. Still much more work to do for LGBTQI+ fans & players for inclusion & to rid homophobia! β½οΈ
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*Members* check your emails for some exciting news about our home match v Forest on Fri 6 Feb!
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
January 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM
*Members* check your emails for some exciting news about our home match v Forest on Fri 6 Feb!
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE .. my heart goes out to his family and friends.. #ICEOUT #RIPAlexPretti The world needs to speak outβ¦π The truth shall set you free..
'The normal rules of engagement have been thrown out - Alex Pretti was on his knees when first shot was fired'
'The normal rules of engagement have been thrown out - Alex Pretti was on his knees when first shot was fired'
The road where Alex Pretti was killed by a federal immigration agent is known in Minneapolis as "Eat Street" because it's lined with restaurants and cafes.
news.sky.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE .. my heart goes out to his family and friends.. #ICEOUT #RIPAlexPretti The world needs to speak outβ¦π The truth shall set you free..
Well Stephen was truly a faithful traitor and honest to his traitor friend.. unbelievableβ¦.he put his promise ahead of over 47k - Claudia is THE best as was Stephen - what a fabulous guy - #TheTraitors
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Well Stephen was truly a faithful traitor and honest to his traitor friend.. unbelievableβ¦.he put his promise ahead of over 47k - Claudia is THE best as was Stephen - what a fabulous guy - #TheTraitors
An empty seat at #LUFC today missing my best mate Martyn Westby after he died on Monday- as always his brother Colin was sat one side & me the other! - Martyn has been a season ticket holder for 50 years with his brother .. great that #LUFC scored a last minute winner! #ALAW @marchingout.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
An empty seat at #LUFC today missing my best mate Martyn Westby after he died on Monday- as always his brother Colin was sat one side & me the other! - Martyn has been a season ticket holder for 50 years with his brother .. great that #LUFC scored a last minute winner! #ALAW @marchingout.bsky.social
One of over 7000 to have signed this letter and good to see so many from the @leeds.anglican.org who have also signed! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Pressure grows for βgenuine inclusionβ of LGBTQ+ people in Church of England
More than 7000 peopleΒ signΒ open letter calling on House of Bishops to rethink LLF plan
www.churchtimes.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
One of over 7000 to have signed this letter and good to see so many from the @leeds.anglican.org who have also signed! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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What a day - amazing last minute goal for #lufc v #lfc ending 3-3 & before that the @marchingout.bsky.social AGM π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ where I ended up singing the South African National Anthem with one of my heroes Lucas Radebe in the boardroom at Elland Road #BafanaBafana πΏπ¦
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
What a day - amazing last minute goal for #lufc v #lfc ending 3-3 & before that the @marchingout.bsky.social AGM π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ where I ended up singing the South African National Anthem with one of my heroes Lucas Radebe in the boardroom at Elland Road #BafanaBafana πΏπ¦
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
What a day - amazing last minute goal for #lufc v #lfc ending 3-3 & before that the @marchingout.bsky.social AGM π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ where I ended up singing the South African National Anthem with one of my heroes Lucas Radebe in the boardroom at Elland Road #BafanaBafana πΏπ¦
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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 π
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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 π
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
Joking aside, Paddy was a genuine and active ally for us, and we wish him the very best.
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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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 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#ALAW
If you need to report anything whilst at the AMEX, contact the Text Abuse line 07880 196442
#LUFC #BHAFC π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#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 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#ALAW
If you need to report anything whilst at the AMEX, contact the Text Abuse line 07880 196442
#LUFC #BHAFC π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#ALAW
Yes I can totally understand that! My prayers for you and me and all who are feeling angry and are clinging on by our finger tips! I see no radical inclusion for us right now! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
October 16, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Yes I can totally understand that! My prayers for you and me and all who are feeling angry and are clinging on by our finger tips! I see no radical inclusion for us right now! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
Beyond βfed upβ after 25 years as priest in this institution still searching for this radical inclusion for those of us in LGBTi community-feel βlet downβ(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 βfed upβ after 25 years as priest in this institution still searching for this radical inclusion for those of us in LGBTi community-feel βlet downβ(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.πβ€οΈ
#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.πβ€οΈ
#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 todayβs 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 todayβs 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! ππ
Three dead after Manchester synagogue attack - what we know so far
Latest newsletter from @channel4news.bsky.social as the situation unfoldsππ©
channel4news.substack.com/p/three-dead...
Latest newsletter from @channel4news.bsky.social as the situation unfoldsππ©
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! ππ
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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 π€π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ 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 π€π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ 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! πͺπΊπ
#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! πͺπΊπ
#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 π₯ππΈ
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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).
π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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).
π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
September 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
ICYMI tonight is the Finals of National Diversity Awards, featuring little' ol' us π₯ππΈ
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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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).
π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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).
π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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).
π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
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).
π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
Great words from my Bishop - #flags π
This! βοΈ Agree strongly
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from βtoxic tide of racismβ
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be βneutral in the face of violence and injusticeβ
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from βtoxic tide of racismβ
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be βneutral in the face of violence and injusticeβ
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from βtoxic tide of racismβ
Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be βneutral in the face of violence and injusticeβ
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Great words from my Bishop - #flags π
Exited to celebrate & represent @marchingout.bsky.social
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈwith 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 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈwith 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 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
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! π€
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
Go on, give your spirits a lift instead of more doomscrolling! π€
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
September 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Exited to celebrate & represent @marchingout.bsky.social
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈwith 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 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈwith 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 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ