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Our vision of encouraging confident Christians, growing churches and transforming communities guides and supports our parishes, churches and three cathedrals.
We are here to help everyone share the Good News of Jesus Christ across our diverse region.

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Women's Community Iftar shows light overcomes fear

19th March 2026

At a recent Women’s Community Iftar hosted and led by Kaneez Khan MBE of Wellsprings Together, the message was clear: when women come together in faith, solidarity, and hope, light will always overcome fear.

Sustainable Church Flowers backed by General Synod and our diocese

18th March 2026

General Synod recently backed a motion encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible as part of the Sustainable Church Flowers movement.

Barnabas, Parish Share, safeguarding and more on busy Synod agenda

17th March 2026

Safeguarding, the importance of Parish Share, our Barnabas work and the rise of Christian nationalism were all on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.

Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation

16th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.

Bishop Nick Baines releases report into future of Europe

13th March 2026

During his last couple of years as the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines conducted an inquiry into the future of Europe.

PCCs encouraged by Diocesan Synod to reflect on supporting clergy wellbeing

11th March 2026

Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) from across the diocese have been asked by Diocesan Synod to reflect on the Church of England’s ‘Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy’.

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Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is how we work together to create confident Christians, build growing churches and be part of transforming communities.

Barnabas offers every church resources and support at different levels and will help us to become more confident in our mission, leadership, future, and witness.

The programme draws on the wisdom of the parishes, recognises everyone has something to give, and is reflected in strong relationships across the diocese.

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