People of all faiths gather for community Iftar in Pendle
First published on: 31st March 2023Some 300 people of different faiths came together for the first ever community Iftar to held in Barnoldswick in our Ripon Episcopal Area.
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Archbishops share hopes, desires and prayers for Coronation
First published on: 30th March 2023The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written of their “hopes, desires and prayers” around the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Dramatic church trail guides schoolchildren through the Easter story
First published on: 29th March 2023Children and staff at Bramley St Peter's Primary School have been immersed in the story of Easter this week, thanks to a dramatic Story Trail at their church.
Weapons Disposal Bins installed with the help of Churches Together in Leeds
First published on: 28th March 2023Leaders of Chapeltown and Harehills Churches Together have come together to help tackle and reduce violent crime in Leeds with the installation of two specialist weapons disposal bins.
Church 'writes its own poem' to help raise cash
First published on: 22nd March 2023Church warden Trees Fewster has penned a poem as if written by her church to highlight its need for funds
Bradford interfaith work celebrated at awards ceremony
First published on: 22nd March 2023Excellent interfaith work in the Bradford area has been celebrated at a recent awards ceremony.
Workshops share new ideas for heating our churches
First published on: 22nd March 2023Despite the intervention of North Yorkshire snow, some 40 people from 25 parishes attended two heating workshops at Embsay on Saturday, March 18.
Yorkshire Dales church transformed after twelve years of fundraising and care
First published on: 21st March 2023Following an extensive programme of restoration, repair and facility upgrades, a picturesque Yorkshire Dales Grade II* listed church continues to welcome and serve the local community.
Let's be drawn by hope, together, says Bishop Nick at Diocesan Synod
First published on: 18th March 2023How we recognise God's presence in our complicated and imperfect world, and reflect that hope back into the world together, was the topic of the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds' presidential address at the most recent Diocesan Synod.
Faith and confidence enable vital improvements to one of our churches
First published on: 17th March 2023Faith and determination supported parishioners at St John the Baptist, Low Bentham as they successfully improved their church for the community
