News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Developing personal growth and leadership as part of Barnabas

First published on: 19th July 2023

One of the priorities for Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is supporting churches to identify their next steps in mission, and giving them the confidence to take them.

Barnabas, Sudan and more on agenda at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 17th July 2023

Our support of parishes, the situation in Sudan, the work of the Diocesan Property Team and more were on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.

New project Every Good Work disciples and develops young people in Wakefield

First published on: 17th July 2023

As part of Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence, the Diocese of Leeds has been awarded nearly £1 million by the Church of England for a new project: Every Good Work in Wakefield.

Diocese of Leeds secures £3.9 million for Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

First published on: 15th July 2023

The Diocese of Leeds is delighted to have secured £3.9 million from the Church of England for Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence.

Team Leeds take part in packed agenda at General Synod

First published on: 14th July 2023

Team Leeds played their part at General Synod in York recently, participating in debates and discussions as part of a packed agenda.

Diocesan Interns celebrate year of service and growth

First published on: 14th July 2023

Our Diocesan Interns have been celebrating their successes as their year of serving in churches across the region comes to an end.

Students sent out to serve in our parishes

First published on: 11th July 2023

In a joy-filled service on Sunday, July 9, ten second year students from the Leeds School of Ministry were commissioned by the Warden of Readers, the Ven Bill Braviner.

Cranmer Awards come to Yorkshire for first time

First published on: 10th July 2023

The Cranmer Awards are coming to Yorkshire, for the first time in the history of this prestigious competition.

Archdeacon Peter Townley to leave diocese

First published on: 10th July 2023

The Ven Peter Townley, Archdeacon of Pontefract will leave the role he has held for 15 years to become an Assistant Minister in the Diocese of York, it was announced yesterday.

New resources help churches celebrate God's goodness in Generosity Week

First published on: 7th July 2023

Churches across the diocese will be able to celebrate and respond to God’s generosity, with a suite of new resources for churches to use to run a Generosity Week.