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Seven new Canons for Ripon Cathedral and a special welcome for Bishop Anna

First published on: 18th September 2023

A splendid seven new Canons for Ripon Cathedral were installed at a special Evensong service which included a formal welcome for Bishop Anna Eltringham from local civic leaders.

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National conference on Christian living, wellbeing and racism comes to Leeds

First published on: 26th September 2023

The Anglican Minority Network (AMEN) and USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel), together with two of our Bishops are inviting clergy and lay leaders to “Living Well” – a national conference at the St George’s Centre, Leeds on Saturday, November 4.

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Community Green Fair brings 300 folk to church's environment event

First published on: 11th September 2023

A wormery, a woodturner and organic wines were among the stalls at a Community Green Fair that brought some 300 people to one of our churches on Saturday.

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World premiere of new choral work at St John's Sharow

First published on: 6th September 2023

A brand new choral work is getting its world premiere at one of our Ripon area churches.

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Modern slavery subject of upcoming workshop

First published on: 6th September 2023

How we can spot and support those affected by modern slavery is the subject of an upcoming workshop.

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Wakefield area church celebrates summer in style

First published on: 4th September 2023

One of our Wakefield churches has been celebrating this summer, marking major milestones and sending people back to school in style.

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Check up on your giving this Generosity Week

First published on: 4th September 2023

PCCs from churches across the Diocese are encouraged to carry out a Generous Church Check Up to mark Generosity Week, which runs from Sunday September 24 to Sunday, October 1.

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Bishop Smitha welcomed to diocese in service at Halifax Minster

First published on: 2nd September 2023

The new Bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, was welcomed to the diocese and the Huddersfield area at a service at Halifax Minster.

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Churchyards Conference to help churches care for and use their green spaces

First published on: 1st September 2023

How we can care for and use our churchyards and green spaces effectively is the topic of an upcoming one day conference hosted by the Diocese of Leeds and Ecclesiastical.

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God's blessings shared at Wensleydale Show

First published on: 30th August 2023

Volunteers from across Wensley Deanery came together over the Bank Holiday weekend to bring The Church about the Dale to the Wensleydale Agricultural Show in Leyburn, in the Benefice of Leyburn and Bellerby.

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