Event looks to encourage confidence in our social action
First published on: 26th May 2023How we can get involved in our communities better is the topic of an upcoming joint event in the diocese.
News and Communications
Refugee support charity marks 20 years of supporting asylum seekers
First published on: 25th May 2023Meeting Point, the charity based at Christ Church, Upper Armley, is celebrating 20 years of helping refugees and asylum seekers in the Leeds area.
Churches count nature in blooming June
First published on: 24th May 2023Parishes across the diocese are joining in with this year’s Churches Count on Nature, an annual “wildlife census” for the nation’s churchyards.
Green Aware morning helps in Huddersfield church
First published on: 24th May 2023People in Brownhill recently had the chance to learn more about caring for God’s creation, thanks to a Green Aware morning.
The Cathedrals Cycle Route Relay returns with local Yorkshire route
First published on: 24th May 2023This summer local cyclists will be invited to make a pedal pilgrimage from either Ripon Cathedral to Bradford Cathedral, or Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield Cathedral, as part of this year’s national ‘Cathedrals Cycle Route’.
Diocese of Leeds gains its first Eco Church Gold Award
First published on: 23rd May 2023Faith and dedication at St Mary’s, Embsay with Eastby, have earned it the first Gold Eco Church award in our diocese.
Global wave of prayer as Thy Kingdom Come starts on Ascension Day
First published on: 17th May 2023Thy Kingdom Come, the global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension Day to Pentecost, starts tomorrow.
Refurbished church clock unveiled after parish and community project
First published on: 15th May 2023Parishioners are celebrating the restoration of their much-loved church clock dating from the Victorian era following a £7,000 restoration project.
People discover the history of the community at Halifax church open day
First published on: 10th May 2023Christ Church in Pellon, Halifax hosted an open to provide residents the chance to discover the history of the community at Christ Church and plans for the future.
Hairy Friar to lose his locks in aid of Rainbow Junktion food charity
First published on: 10th May 2023Brother Magnus, a Franciscan Friar who attends All Hallows Leeds, is bidding farewell to his luxuriant locks to raise funds for its Rainbow Junktion charity that tackles food poverty, fights food waste and builds community.
