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Diocese of Leeds represented at national environmental Connect conference

First published on: 1st April 2025

More than 120 people working to look after the environment across the Church of England gathered at the headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge for two days to share ideas and learnings.

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Special reflection for Mothering Sunday by our MU President Julia Tum

First published on: 28th March 2025

As Mothering Sunday approaches, Julia Tum, President of the Mothers’ Union in our diocese has written a timely reflection on its valuable work with sisters and brothers at home and abroad.

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St Oswald's Guiseley achieve Silver Eco Church Award

First published on: 28th March 2025

St Oswald’s Guiseley are celebrating achieving their Eco Church Silver Award.

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Festival of Faith talks with Bishop Smitha go from strength to strength

First published on: 27th March 2025

Halifax Minster’s Festival of Faith public conversations hosted by Bishop Smitha are going from strength to strength through Lent.

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Diocese of Leeds' DAC looking for new volunteer members

First published on: 26th March 2025

The Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) of the Diocese of Leeds is seeking expressions of interest for volunteer members, as it enters a new term of appointment.

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Lessons learnt and new ways ahead at our Synod

First published on: 24th March 2025

Safeguarding, Barnabas and lessons learnt from legal actions were on the agenda for the 30th Diocesan Synod which met online last Saturday.

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Bishop Nick announces his retirement with thanks to all in our diocese

First published on: 24th March 2025

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds announced his retirement in an Ad Clerum to clergy  this morning and will end his ground-breaking role at the end of November this year.

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How to help a changing world become better, asks Bishop Nick

First published on: 22nd March 2025

The world is changing, but stay focussed on the Kingdom of God, was the core message of Bishop Nick’s wide-ranging Presidential Address to our 30th Diocesan Synod.

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Lead bishops for racial justice have been appointed by the Church of England

First published on: 21st March 2025

The Bishop of Kirkstall, Arun Arora of our diocese, and the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, have been appointed by the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of London as the first joint lead bishops for the Church of England on racial justice.

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New Bishop of Wakefield enjoys first day in diocese

First published on: 21st March 2025

Our new Bishop of Wakefield enjoyed a grand tour of the varied area where he will serve everyone, following the Downing Street announcement of his appointment.

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