Vicar of Oxenhope to be our new Archdeacon of Pontefract
First published on: 20th November 2023The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Cat Thatcher, currently Vicar of Oxenhope, will be the new Archdeacon of Pontefract.
News and Communications
Mothers' Union Global Day of Action to highlight domestic abuse victims
First published on: 17th November 2023The plight of domestic abuse victims will be highlighted at a special event at Huddersfield Parish Church on the Mother’s Union Global Day of Action next week.
First Gold Eco Church award for church in diocese celebrated
First published on: 13th November 2023St Mary’s Church, Embsay with Eastby, welcomed the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Revd Nick Baines, to a special celebratory service on Sunday, November 5.
Concerts cheer people in Thornton in Lonsdale
First published on: 13th November 2023One of our Ripon area churches has been entertaining people by hosting a series of concerts in 2023.
Ripon Cathedral hosts our first ever Rural Ministry Forum
First published on: 10th November 2023More than 30 rural clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at Ripon Cathedral for its first ever Rural Ministry Forum this week.
Menston church celebrates Eco Church Silver award
First published on: 10th November 2023St John’s Menston with Woodhead is celebrating achieving its Eco Church Silver award from A Rocha.
Interfaith Week brings events to Diocese of Leeds
First published on: 8th November 2023National Interfaith Week is an annual event that this year runs from Sunday, November 12 until Sunday, November 19.
Go digital for giving this festive season
First published on: 8th November 2023As it gets closer to Christmas, the Diocese of Leeds is inviting churches to get Digital Giving in place for the festive season.
AMEN Conference emphasises that racial justice must be a core feature of Church
First published on: 8th November 2023Members of the Anglican Ethnic Minority Network (AMEN), church leaders and supporters came together at St Matt’s Church, Leeds on Saturday, November 4 for their Living Well conference, in partnership with USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel).
Organ marathon for BBC Children in Need shines spotlight on church music
First published on: 8th November 2023Keen organist Daniel Bezkorowajnyj is resting his fingers after a 36 hour marathon performance at one of our churches to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
