News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Church roof repairs set Spidey senses tingling

First published on: 2nd June 2023

Passers-by in Skipton could be forgiven for thinking Spiderman was in town recently as nimble figure clambered over the roof of Christ Church and abseiled down the church tower.

Event looks to encourage confidence in our social action

First published on: 26th May 2023

How we can get involved in our communities better is the topic of an upcoming joint event in the diocese.

Refugee support charity marks 20 years of supporting asylum seekers

First published on: 25th May 2023

Meeting 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 2023

Parishes 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 2023

People 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 2023

This 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 2023

Faith 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 2023

Thy 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 2023

Parishioners 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 2023

Christ 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.