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Bishop George Okoth from Tanzania is visiting us this month

First published on: 10th September 2024

Bishop George Okoth and his wife are coming from our Link diocese of Mara in Tanzania to visit us later this month, including a special welcome service at Wakefield Cathedral.

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A shrimp, an aged tortoise and pet lovers celebrate Creationtide in the Dales

First published on: 9th September 2024

A shrimp and an 80-year-old tortoise were with devoted pet lovers who gathered for a rather rainy Animal Blessing service at Burnsall on Sunday. 

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13 Eco Mission Enablers make public pledges to serve our diocese

First published on: 9th September 2024

13 Eco Mission Enablers have pledged to promote environmental projects across the diocese at a special service.

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Chinese church leaders meet and eat with Bishop Nick

First published on: 5th September 2024

Leaders from Chinese churches across the diocese met with the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, to share about their mission in our region.

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Barnabas helps people and churches with their goals

First published on: 4th September 2024

This year Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has been supporting people and their church buildings across the whole diocese.

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Church Buildings Grants scheme round 3 is open

First published on: 3rd September 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the third round of our Church Buildings Grants scheme is now open.

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New retreats on offer at Parcevall Hall

First published on: 2nd September 2024

The diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall, has added two new retreats to this year’s already busy programme of events.

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Our Education Team is here to help as schools go back

First published on: 2nd September 2024

Most of our schools go back this week, and our Education Team are ready to support everyone.

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Churches across diocese celebrate Yorkshire Churches Day

First published on: 29th August 2024

Hundreds of places of worship across our diocese and the wider region are gearing up to welcome visitors for Yorkshire Churches Day, taking place on Saturday, September 14.

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Strong platforms built through Barnabas to support clergy and lay leaders

First published on: 28th August 2024

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has built strong platforms during its first year from which to support our clergy and lay leaders in many ways.

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