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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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Leeds school welcomes former pupil, an Olympic diver

First published on: 1st July 2024

One of our schools has welcomed back a former pupil and Olympic gold medallist as part of their careers week.

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Our deacons welcomed into their new exciting roles at packed ordination service

First published on: 1st July 2024

A "Leeds Eleven" of new deacons were welcomed into their exciting roles at a packed service in Ripon Cathedral, led by the Anglican Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines.

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Lord Mayor of Leeds welcomed at city's Faiths Forum event in Church House

First published on: 27th June 2024

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung was welcomed by Bishop Arun at a special meeting of Leeds Faiths Forum in Church House this week.

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Bishop Nick and Bishop Toby take messages of support to war-torn Sudan

First published on: 26th June 2024

The plight of people in war-torn Sudan was witnessed first hand by Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines and Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth during a recent visit to our link diocese.

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Workshop to bring all together to worship in God's creation

First published on: 26th June 2024

How churches can worship all together in God’s creation is the subject of an upcoming workshop hosted by our Children, Young People and Families Team.

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