Confident Christians
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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

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.

Bradford Cathedral holds Legal Service on Racial Justice Sunday

10th February 2025

Bradford Cathedral have hosted the annual Bradford and District Legal Service, which also considered matters of racial justice, as it was held on Racial Justice Sunday. 

Parish of Barnoldswick get Eco Church Bronze Award

6th February 2025

The parish of Barnoldswick have successfully qualified for an Eco Church Bronze Award for both Holy Trinity Church and the ancient church of St Mary Le Ghyll.

Government extends Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

5th February 2025

The government have recently announced that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will be extended into the next financial year, providing £23 million so that thousands of historical buildings, including churches, can carry out restoration work. 

Dean Andy runs, cycles and swims to raise money for Bradford Cathedral

5th February 2025

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, is taking part in a international triathlon on Saturday, February 8, and you can support the Cathedral by donating today to the ‘Dean Andy Dares!’ appeal.

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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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