New retreats on offer at Parcevall Hall
First published on: 2nd September 2024The diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall, has added two new retreats to this year’s already busy programme of events.
News and Communications
Our Education Team is here to help as schools go back
First published on: 2nd September 2024Most of our schools go back this week, and our Education Team are ready to support everyone.
Churches across diocese celebrate Yorkshire Churches Day
First published on: 29th August 2024Hundreds 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.
Strong platforms built through Barnabas to support clergy and lay leaders
First published on: 28th August 2024Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has built strong platforms during its first year from which to support our clergy and lay leaders in many ways.
Churches open their doors for Heritage Open Days
First published on: 27th August 2024Many of our churches across the diocese will throw open their doors this autumn, as part of Heritage Open Days (HODs).
National report notes progress on racial justice in our diocese
First published on: 22nd August 2024A report on progress on racial justice in all 42 CofE dioceses has noted that in Leeds, this important work is “a whole diocese matter”.
More than a quarter of parishes engage with Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence
First published on: 21st August 2024More than 25 percent of our parishes have engaged with Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence since we were granted national funding just over a year ago.
Our new Director of Vocations aims to harvest new clergy and lay leaders
First published on: 20th August 2024Our new Diocesan Director of Vocations is Revd Canon Sean Robertshaw from the Holme Valley, following in the successful footsteps of newly-retired Revd Canon Derek Walmsley.
Parish projects that benefit communities could be on track for LNER funding
First published on: 19th August 2024Community and environmental projects run for the benefit of our parishes may be eligible for grants of up to £10,000 from rail firm LNER – but this year’s offer is ready to depart!
Scarecrow competition will raise valuable funds for one of our churches
First published on: 16th August 2024A host of scarecrows will help raise funds for St John's, Minskip, near Boroughbridge, on the weekend of August 31 and September 1.
