St George's Crypt shop reopening
First published on: 21st February 2024St George’s Crypt, a Leeds-based homeless charity based at St George’s Leeds, is opening a fully refurbished shop in Armley.
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Muslim Council of Britain's Zara Mohammed talks faith with Bishop Tony
First published on: 16th February 2024The first woman Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain joined Bishop Tony in conversation at Halifax Minster as part of its new Festival of Faith.
Leeds Minster hosts a Chinese New Year Fair for everyone
First published on: 12th February 2024The Chinese Year of the Dragon began with a lively Lunar New Year Fair held for the first time at Leeds Minster and with 900 visitors.
Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust have grants for our churches
First published on: 12th February 2024Churches in our diocese will be able to benefit from grants from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), who are welcoming funding applications from churches across the county for repair, restoration and maintenance work.
Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme opens
First published on: 6th February 2024The Diocese of Leeds has opened its first funding round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme.
New Festival of Faith launched this Lent by Halifax Minster
First published on: 5th February 2024Halifax Minster is launching a new annual, outward-facing Festival of Faith in a bid to make the traditional festival of Lent as accessible to as many people as possible.
Please take part in Racial Justice Sunday, invites Bishop Smitha
First published on: 2nd February 2024Racial Justice Sunday on February 11 is for all churches to reflect and give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination, says Bishop Smitha.
Our bishops to lead Rhythm of Life retreats this Lent
First published on: 31st January 2024Our bishops will be leading retreats across the diocese this Lent as part of our Rhythm of Life initiative, helping us to pray, reflect and learn together in the season.
All welcome at a Lunar New Year Fair in Leeds Minster
First published on: 30th January 2024One of our churches with a thriving congregation from Hong Kong is helping run the first ever Lunar New Year market at Leeds Minster.
Holy Land photo exhibition comes to Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 29th January 2024“50 Faces of the Holy Land” is a photographic exhibition that focuses on the history, diversity, joy and suffering of that region and which will be at Wakefield Cathedral from Friday.
