Revd Mark Umpleby

Revd Mark Umpleby

Mark is an Anglican Priest in the United Benefice of Batley in the Diocese of Leeds.

Mark was ordained 18 years ago – working in parishes in Birstall, Huddersfield and a school chaplain for 7 years – all in the Diocese of Leeds . Previously Mark was a Youth Officer for a Diocese in South Africa for 2 years where he was peace monitor for the first free and fair elections in 1994.

Mark has a huge passion for working to help communities (and churches) be more open, inclusive and welcoming to all – whatever differences. Mark also loves Yorkshire, Leeds United and Yorkshire Cricket!