Diocese of Leeds
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- People spent the morning of Friday, January 30 learning about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Some 70 people gathered at St Richard’s Seacroft recently to have meaningful conversations about the topic of migration. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- People will gather at Leeds Minster on Tuesday, March 10, to explore how we hear from God and our sense of calling. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- The Listed Places of Worship Scheme, which allows listed churches to claim back VAT on building works, will end on Tuesday, March 31. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsI wish there was a way to share with clergy in the south of England how epic this vacancy is... 1st: There is a job that needs doing. Interim ministry is over and these are viable parishes... but now they need someone to nurture these shoots of growth. pathways.churchofengland.org/en/jobs/incu...
- We want to say thank you to parishes for engaging in conversations around Parish Share. Hear from the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds, as he shares that and the importance of us thanking each other as we all support one another with Parish Share. Watch him here ⬇️ youtu.be/je7CRxepoYI
- What's happening across our diocese? Find out here in the latest edition of the Enews, filled with resources, training and news. If you don't receive it, why not subscribe? 👀➡️ conta.cc/4k0sXJG
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsToday, at St Paul's Cathedral, Bishop Sarah officially becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury. Find out what will happen as senior bishops meet to confirm her election.
- Racial Justice Sunday is on February 8, and the Diocese of Leeds is engaging with the day and its themes. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsToday is Holocaust Memorial Day. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews.🙏
- The Diocese of Leeds and the Church of England have events, retreats and resources to help churches and individuals draw near to God and one another this Lent. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Only a few days to go before the Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday! Do get on and book your place to find out more about how pilgrimages can help churches engage with their communities and beyond. Find out more about it here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- St Oswald’s Askrigg have recently won the King of Prussia Gold Medal at the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association (EASA) annual meeting held in London last week. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- St Mark’s Harrogate recently put into action their commitment to caring for God’s creation, with nearly all 24 members of the Parochial Church Council completing the Diocese of Leeds’ Saving Creation Bronze Course. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Links between the Diocese of Leeds and an Anglican diocese in Hong Kong have been developed, thanks to a recent visit from the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, and the Revd David Ho Young, Rector of Moor Allerton and Shadwell. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- St Mary’s Todmorden have started a new chapter in the life of their Lower Room, by converting it into a new-look Sunday school. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Holy Trinity Skipton in our diocese is one of the churches that has benefitted from this! Read more here ⬇️
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsThank you Ripon Cathedral for the warm welcome this Plough Sunday. As we gathered to bless the plough and give thanks for those who work the land, let us pray for our rural and farming communities. Photo: Bill Swan
- What's happening across our diocese? Find out here in the latest edition of the Enews, filled with resources, training and news. If you don't receive it, why not subscribe? 👀➡️ conta.cc/49Uw5Dx
- The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Racial Justice Sunday is on Sunday, February 8, and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have created new resources to help churches mark the day, which has the theme of ‘Love Your Neighbour.’ Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Church members at St Mary’s Wath in the Ripon area celebrated the New Year with the official opening of their new glass doorway and the completion of a major renovation project on the surrounding stonework. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Churches from across the diocese will be able to learn about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday, January 30. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as Interim Dean of Bradford for a period of three years. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Users of British Sign Language were able to take part in Christmas services and events throughout December 2025 thanks to the Diocese of Leeds Deaf Ministry Team. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Faith leaders from the Bradford area have expressed their solidarity, following the attack in Sydney. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Hear from Mike Wilkins on day 19 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch him here ⬇️ youtu.be/Zm35joSu-pg
- The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsPrayers for my Jewish brothers and sisters following the attack at Bondi Beach.
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsJesus Christ is always at the centre of Christmas. And everyone's invited to experience it with us. Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you. Find services and events in your local community at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsA privilege to have led the Advent Retreat at Scargill Movement this week, journeying with some wonderful people from the length and breadth of this nation. #reflect #retreat #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- Hear from Bishop Ralf on day 12 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch him here ⬇️ youtu.be/aSBVlU2r4xk?...
- What's happening across our diocese? Find out here in the latest edition of the Enews, filled with resources, training and news. If you don't receive it, why not subscribe? 👀➡️ conta.cc/3MycS1d
- Hear from Esli Lees on day 11 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch her here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFe9...
- Hear from Derek Jones on day 10 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch him here ⬇️ youtu.be/XW7tAgBp3m0?...
- A pupil from one of our Leeds area schools has been chosen as the Leeds Children’s Mayor for 2025. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Bishop Arun was on the World at One on BBC Radio 4 today, talking about the poster campaign launched to help share Jesus' love with all this Christmas. You can listen here, from 34:43 ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Hear from Emily Lawrence on day 9 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch here here ⬇️ youtu.be/b-ZWAOSfUok
- The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Hear from Sian Lawton on day 5 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/sdRSLd9v2PM?...
- Hear from Charlie Duncombe on day 4 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch him here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5eL...
- The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been named one of the top ten charities in the country to work for, according to Best Companies. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Hear from Father Edward Parker Sunderland on day 3 of our virtual Advent Calendar. Watch him here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_sF...
- Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in the diocese. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Hear from Zoe Smith on day 2 of our virtual Advent Calendar! Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/KCPYgAcfSUU
- The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Advent begins today! Hear from Bishop Smitha as she kicks off our virtual Advent Calendar for 2025, and do check back in tomorrow! Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/1sRzrK6dHiA
- The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to support them in reaching their Net Zero Carbon emissions targets. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/new-diocesan...
- The Rt Revd Nick Baines, retiring Bishop of Leeds, encouraged all to be confident in God, the Church and our context at his diocesan farewell service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, November 23. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd John Msuma of the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania for a visit recently. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Faith representatives from across the Diocese of Leeds marked Interfaith Week recently. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Senior leaders from schools across the diocese gathered in Leeds recently to hear about innovation, inclusion and integrity at our School Leaders’ Conference for 2025. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- The Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon and Lead Bishop for the Environment in the Diocese of Leeds, recently met Archbishop Marinez of Brazil at a round-table discussion at Lambeth Palace. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
- Reposted by Diocese of LeedsA joyful service this afternoon at Wakefield Cathedral, during which I had the privilege to confirm 15 people, admit a young person to communion and receive a man into the Church of England. With thanks to @wakecathedral.bsky.social for the photographs. #worship @leeds.anglican.org
- What's happening across our Diocese? Find out here in the latest edition of the Enews, filled with resources, training and news. If you don't receive it, why not subscribe? 👀➡️ conta.cc/4hVHqpr
- Four of our churches have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their church members. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/churches-in-...
- The restored bell cote at St Margaret’s Preston under Scar was dedicated by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, at a recent Penhill Benefice service following a successful fund-raising effort both locally and nationally. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
