News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Churches across diocese give people a Warm Welcome this winter

First published on: 20th November 2023

Churches across the Diocese of Leeds are opening their doors this winter as part of the “Warm Welcome” campaign which aims to address the issues of the cost of living crisis, as well as countering loneliness and isolation.

Vicar of Oxenhope to be our new Archdeacon of Pontefract

First published on: 20th November 2023

The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Cat Thatcher, currently Vicar of Oxenhope, will be the new Archdeacon of Pontefract.

Mothers' Union Global Day of Action to highlight domestic abuse victims

First published on: 17th November 2023

The plight of domestic abuse victims will be highlighted at a special event at Huddersfield Parish Church on the Mother’s Union Global Day of Action next week.

First Gold Eco Church award for church in diocese celebrated

First published on: 13th November 2023

St Mary’s Church, Embsay with Eastby, welcomed the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Revd Nick Baines, to a special celebratory service on Sunday, November 5.

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Concerts cheer people in Thornton in Lonsdale

First published on: 13th November 2023

One of our Ripon area churches has been entertaining people by hosting a series of concerts in 2023.

Ripon Cathedral hosts our first ever Rural Ministry Forum

First published on: 10th November 2023

More than 30 rural clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at Ripon Cathedral for its first ever Rural Ministry Forum this week.

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Menston church celebrates Eco Church Silver award

First published on: 10th November 2023

St John’s Menston with Woodhead is celebrating achieving its Eco Church Silver award from A Rocha.

Interfaith Week brings events to Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 8th November 2023

National Interfaith Week is an annual event that this year runs from Sunday, November 12 until Sunday, November 19.

Go digital for giving this festive season

First published on: 8th November 2023

As it gets closer to Christmas, the Diocese of Leeds is inviting churches to get Digital Giving in place for the festive season.

AMEN Conference emphasises that racial justice must be a core feature of Church

First published on: 8th November 2023

Members of the Anglican Ethnic Minority Network (AMEN), church leaders and supporters came together at St Matt’s Church, Leeds on Saturday, November 4 for their Living Well conference, in partnership with USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel).