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Be more St Nic by being a charity Secret Santa, invites Bishop Arun

First published on: 2nd December 2023

Bishop Arun has joined with a national charity to encourage people “to be more St Nic” this Christmas and become Secret Santas to those in need.

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Tribute paid to Honorary Bishop Colin Buchanan who has sadly passed away

First published on: 1st December 2023

The Rt Revd Colin Buchanan, an Honorary Bishop in the Diocese of Leeds and eminent theologian, has passed away peacefully with his beloved family around him.

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Special online Christmas service for those affected by cancer

First published on: 30th November 2023

A Christian spiritual support network founded by one of our curates is hosting a special online Christmas service for those affected by cancer.

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Bradford Cathedral gets Silver Eco Award

First published on: 29th November 2023

On the eve of COP28, Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.

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Follow the Star: Join the Song single released by CofE

First published on: 27th November 2023

The Church of England has released a Christmas single, as part of a campaign encouraging people to come to church, sing carols, and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.

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Children's Commissioner for England praises our school leaders

First published on: 24th November 2023

Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza and renowned Christian broadcaster John Bell were among key note speakers who have praised the work of our diocesan school leaders at a special conference.

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Bishop Arun's Advent book is a fresh guide through the coming season

First published on: 21st November 2023

‘Stick With Love’, the thought-provoking Advent book by Bishop Arun, will help guide people through the fast-coming season with readings and rich reminders of the love of Christ that unites every tongue, tribe and nation in our diverse global church.

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100 not out - our Director of Vocations has done a ton of churches

First published on: 21st November 2023

Derek Walmsley, our Director of Ordinands and Vocations, is celebrating eight years in his role and has now preached about vocation in one hundred churches across our diocese.

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Faith voices in the North to be shared

First published on: 21st November 2023

Prompted by the recent launch of the Archbishop of York’s Faith in the North initiative, the husband of our Bishop Smitha is recording local voices talking about their faith journeys.

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Church of England offers its first real Advent Calendar

First published on: 21st November 2023

The Church of England has released its first ever printed Advent Calendar, inviting people to put the birth of Jesus at the heart of their Christmas preparations.

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