Ripon Messy Church learns all about Hanukkah
First published on: 5th December 2023One of our Ripon churches has been doing Messy Church to learn all about Hanukkah, as the festival starts this week.
News and Communications
Carols at Malham Cove pull community together for good causes
First published on: 5th December 2023Malham Cove saw record numbers attend this year’s ‘Carols at the Cove’ to the delight of organisers, including Revd Sue McWhinney of our Upper Aire Benefice.
Be more St Nic by being a charity Secret Santa, invites Bishop Arun
First published on: 2nd December 2023Bishop Arun has joined with a national charity to encourage people “to be more St Nic” this Christmas and become Secret Santas to those in need.
Tribute paid to Honorary Bishop Colin Buchanan who has sadly passed away
First published on: 1st December 2023The Rt Revd Colin Buchanan, an Honorary Bishop in the Diocese of Leeds and eminent theologian, has passed away peacefully with his beloved family around him.
Special online Christmas service for those affected by cancer
First published on: 30th November 2023A Christian spiritual support network founded by one of our curates is hosting a special online Christmas service for those affected by cancer.
Bradford Cathedral gets Silver Eco Award
First published on: 29th November 2023On the eve of COP28, Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.
Follow the Star: Join the Song single released by CofE
First published on: 27th November 2023The Church of England has released a Christmas single, as part of a campaign encouraging people to come to church, sing carols, and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
Children's Commissioner for England praises our school leaders
First published on: 24th November 2023Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza and renowned Christian broadcaster John Bell were among key note speakers who have praised the work of our diocesan school leaders at a special conference.
Bishop Arun's Advent book is a fresh guide through the coming season
First published on: 21st November 2023‘Stick With Love’, the thought-provoking Advent book by Bishop Arun, will help guide people through the fast-coming season with readings and rich reminders of the love of Christ that unites every tongue, tribe and nation in our diverse global church.
100 not out - our Director of Vocations has done a ton of churches
First published on: 21st November 2023Derek Walmsley, our Director of Ordinands and Vocations, is celebrating eight years in his role and has now preached about vocation in one hundred churches across our diocese.
