Confident Christians
Confident Christians

Welcome

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.

 

The Bishop of Leeds,
The Rt Revd Nick Baines.

Latest News

New Relaxed Church congregation in Harrogate supported by diocese

19th February 2025

One of our Harrogate area churches has been able to support people with diverse needs with a new congregation, thanks in part to a grant from the diocese. 

Bishop Arun visits Leeds General Infirmary

18th February 2025

The Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora, recently visited Leeds General Infirmary to see all the great work going on at the hospital.

Diocese of Leeds launches Compass tool

17th February 2025

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be launching Compass, our tool for helping parishes talk about their next steps in mission.

Dean Simon to retire from Wakefield Cathedral in July

14th February 2025

​​​​​​​The Dean of Wakefield, the Very Revd Simon Cowling, announced this morning in Wakefield Cathedral that he will be retiring on Thursday, July 31 this year. 

Sponsored skydive helps St Peter's Rawdon Go Green

12th February 2025

A member of St Peter’s Rawdon has recently completed a sponsored skydive, to help the church reach their fundraising total as part of their involvement in the Give To Go Green project.

Halifax Minster to host second annual Festival of Faith

11th February 2025

​​​​​​​Halifax Minster is gearing up for its second annual Festival of Faith, which will run from Ash Wednesday through to Easter Day – Wednesday, March 5 to Sunday, April 20.

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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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