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A focus on faith work at Wetherby Young Offenders Institution

First published on: 28th May 2024

“Children” is the word used at Wetherby Young Offenders Institution to describe the young people convicted of serious crimes who are held in its care.

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Careful planning, decorated biscuits and community effort raises £25k

First published on: 22nd May 2024

A well-planned fundraising weekend for the Parish of Bardsey with East Keswick has raised a whopping £25,000 to boost church funds.

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50 Daily Devotions engage people with Rhythm of Life

First published on: 22nd May 2024

People from across the diocese and beyond have been engaging with our Rhythm of Life initiative, with 50 Daily Devotions between Easter and Pentecost.

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Youth church praised for its precious work by the Archbishop of York

First published on: 21st May 2024

Sorted, the Bradford youth church, was visited by Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell for a live event which saw thousands of young people nationwide say the Lord’s Prayer together.

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Major funding for fresh engagement with people of every ethnic background

First published on: 20th May 2024

In its 10th anniversary year, the Diocese of Leeds has received forward-looking funding to boost its work with the region’s richly diverse communities during the next decade and beyond. 

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Our churches can take part in Give To Go Green round two

First published on: 15th May 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be able to invite churches to take part in the second round of Give To Go Green.

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A life of Christian service at home and in Sudan honoured at celebration service

First published on: 15th May 2024

A service to celebrate the life of Fiona Beevers and her special contributions to our diocese and our link diocese of Sudan has taken place at Bradford Cathedral.

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Second round of Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open

First published on: 15th May 2024

After pledging some £46,000 already, the Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce the second round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open.

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People from all over Come and Sing at Bradford Cathedral

First published on: 14th May 2024

People from across the diocese and beyond sang their hearts out at Bradford Cathedral this weekend at a Come and Sing service.

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Rural ministry and relationships across our diocese praised at special service

First published on: 13th May 2024

More than 400 people celebrated all things bright and rural at Ripon Cathedral in a special service as part of our diocese’s 10th anniversary year.

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