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The Ven Malcolm Chamberlain to be Bishop of Wakefield

First published on: 19th March 2025

The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, will be the new Bishop of Wakefield in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, Downing Street announced today.

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Clergy-run charity helps asylum seekers enjoy the Dales

First published on: 14th March 2025

A charity run by two of our clergy which encourages social and spiritual growth through outdoor pursuits has just returned from a weekend in the Dales with people seeking asylum.

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St Mark's Harrogate become third church in diocese to get Eco Church Gold Award

First published on: 12th March 2025

St Mark’s Harrogate have become the third church in the Diocese of Leeds to achieve their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award.

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Christ Church Upper Armley celebrate 150 years of ministry

First published on: 11th March 2025

One of our Leeds area churches have recently celebrated their 150th anniversary.

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Children delighted by journey through school's historic archive

First published on: 11th March 2025

History came alive for pupils at one of our schools, who were given rare access to its centuries-old archives.

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A hundred women gather at the first Women-Only interfaith iftar held in Leeds

First published on: 10th March 2025

Women from diverse faiths, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds celebrated sisterhood during an evening of learning, celebration, and breaking of the fast at a special Women-Only Iftar in Leeds.

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A plan for a song to celebrate women's ministry seeks funding

First published on: 5th March 2025

A crowd-funded project to commission a song to celebrate women priests in the Church of England has been launched in our diocese.

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Sweden comes to Wakefield thanks to a link visit

First published on: 4th March 2025

Our longstanding link with the Diocese of Skara, Sweden, was refreshed through a recent visit by the new Bishop of Skara, Ulrica Fritzson.

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Feedback sought for Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

First published on: 4th March 2025

The government is looking for feedback on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, taking into account the changes for this year.

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People training for ministry can Experience Bradford this summer

First published on: 27th February 2025

People training for ministry have the opportunity to spend two weeks learning and developing in the UK City of Culture 2025, thanks to a scheme running in the Bradford area of the Diocese of Leeds.

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