News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Special thanks to a tireless supporter of our link with Mara in Tanzania

First published on: 25th August 2023

The great efforts of Lay-Canon Arthur Mauya in nurturing our diocesan link with the Anglican Church in the Mara Region of Tanzania for 27 years will be praised at an official “thank you” next month.

Service on Saturday, September 2 to welcome Bishop Smitha

First published on: 24th August 2023

A warm diocesan welcome will be given to the new Bishop of Huddersfield at an upcoming service at Halifax Minster.

Church encourages sustainable living at its first ever Green Fair

First published on: 23rd August 2023

How to compose the perfect compost, an expert talk on sustainable living and a children’s craft session based around St Francis of Assisi are all parts of a new Green Fair at one of our churches next month.

Solidarity with Christians attacked in Pakistan - a diocesan response

First published on: 22nd August 2023

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has issued the following statement regarding violence against Christians in Pakistan:

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All things bright and Blubberhouses as church worships outdoors

First published on: 21st August 2023

Brave folk in Blubberhouses who worship outdoors throughout August were blessed with beautiful weather on Sunday.

Grant scheme to improve church security extended until next month

First published on: 17th August 2023

Churches that are vulnerable to hate crime now have another three weeks to apply for Government funding to install security measures.

Young people's visit to Walsingham makes a meaningful impact

First published on: 16th August 2023

A youth pilgrimage to one of England’s holiest sites saw 13 youngsters from our diocese travel to Walsingham this month.

Joyful reflections on the value for all of a vital Tanzania link

First published on: 15th August 2023

A recent celebration of a meaningful link between two sister parishes – one in the Calder Valley and one in Tanzania – was full of joy, prayer and personal reflections.

Stained glass celebration day at Bradford Cathedral this summer

First published on: 10th August 2023

Stained Glass Summer continues across the diocese with the chance to learn about famous designer William Morris and his company’s 160-year-old creations at Bradford Cathedral.

Sex, death and Christian ethics all at a Dales church from Autumn

First published on: 7th August 2023

Sex, death, war and Artificial Intelligence are on the menu at Food for Thought talks by a leading theologian to be held in one of our Dales churches starting in September.