The new Bishop of Bradford looked forward to talking with Muslim leaders in Keighley as part of a three-day visit to the town.
The Rt Rev David James and Canon Bruce Grainger paid the visit to Keighley and its surrounding area as part of a tour of the eight deaneries of the Bradford Diocese.
On Friday the Bishop visited St Andrew's School, Keighley, and St Mary's School, in Riddlesden, before lunching at the Three Sisters Hotel, in Haworth.
Bishop David -- whose grandfather once lived in Thrush Street, Keighley -- said: "I really like this town and my visit has been lovely so far.
"I took an assembly at St Andrew's and enjoyed my visit to both schools. It's great meeting the children and seeing some of the good work that goes on.
"I am very much looking forward to meeting some of the Muslim leaders in the town. We need to work together about how we can help each other and how together we can help Keighley.
"If we are not careful we will remain segregated. This is a multi-cultural and a multi-faith town which makes life richer but we need to build bridges in the community to nurture that," he added.
On Friday Bishop David also visited the Keighley News offices, as well as Sealand Engineering, before making a trip toTimothy Taylor's brewery.
After meeting with local Imams on Saturday, Bishop David also visited the Catholic Club.
He said: "I have been really looking forward to the scheduled trip on the steam train as well -- from Ingrow to Oxenhope."
Bishop David visited Manorlands hospice before taking confirmation at St James's Church, in Cross Roads.
On Sunday Bishop David took house communion at Oxenhope Station House and the Deanery Eucharist at St Michael's Church, Haworth, before enjoying a picnic lunch and spending the afternoon at Bront Parsonage.
Bishop David added: "It's only through visits like this that I can meet so many people.
"I have been so busy and met some really interesting people -- ordinary people who are the heroes of our schools, churches and communities. -- people who are passionate about other people, and it's a wonderful experience."
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