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Loving, Living, Learning rings out in song thanks to one of our school choirs

First published on: 18th July 2024

Talented young singers at one of our primary schools have released their very own “Song for Leeds” to help celebrate our diocese’s 10th anniversary.

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Church supports those going into hospital with supplies

First published on: 17th July 2024

Church members from Holy Trinity Cookridge have been looking to support those going into Leeds General Infirmary, by providing 100 emergency toiletries bags.

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Children charm train travellers with a surprise rendition of an Oasis hit

First published on: 16th July 2024

Pupils from one of our primary schools have made the news after they charmed train station commuters with an on-the-platform performance of ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis.

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Diocesan Interns celebrate year of service and fun

First published on: 11th July 2024

Our Diocesan Interns have celebrated a year full of learning, service and fun as this year’s cohort prepare to move on.

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Lots of learning about rural joys and stresses at the Great Yorkshire Show

First published on: 10th July 2024

Bishop Nick Baines led a strong team of our senior clergy onto the slightly damp fields of the Great Yorkshire Show to meet and talk with farming action groups and other people who support rural communities.

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New Church of England programme offers energy audits

First published on: 10th July 2024

42 churches across the diocese are going to be able to take more action to reduce their carbon footprints and invest in the future, thanks to a new Church of England programme.

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Energy Footprinting Tool deadline approaching

First published on: 9th July 2024

Churches across our diocese are being encouraged to use an online tool to help make our churches carbon-neutral, with the deadline for completions fast approaching.

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Packed farewell service for Bishop Tony Robinson at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 8th July 2024

The Rt Revd Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield said many goodbyes at a special service of gratitude for his 27 years of service in our diocese.

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Let's bring truth and realism back following election, writes Bishop Nick

First published on: 8th July 2024

Following last week's General Election, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written about the importance of realism and truth returning to our national culture.

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Farming communities are for life, not just for showtime

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Prime hoggets, clean cows and cast sheep were all on sale at Leyburn Auction Mart this week, ahead of the Great Yorkshire Show and where Revd Chris Lawton is its chaplain.

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