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Ordinand tells One Show viewers of exciting opportunities for women

First published on: 16th December 2022

BBC’s The One Show has featured ordinand Lizzy Brothwood from our diocese in a special report on 30 years of women priests.


Threads through Creation shared with Ripon area school children

First published on: 14th December 2022

​​​​​​​More than 400 pupils from nine schools went to Ripon Cathedral to see their ‘Threads through Creation’ exhibition this autumn.


Mothers' Union support Warm Hands appeal

First published on: 13th December 2022

With the cold weather and the cost of energy increasing, the Mothers’ Union in the diocese are encouraging people to get involved in their Warms Hands appeal.


Hepworth church hosts Coming Home for Christmas exhibition

First published on: 13th December 2022

A moving exhibition on the theme of Coming Home for Christmas has been attracting visitors to one of our Huddersfield churches.


Sudan link dioceses trip to take place in February 2023

First published on: 12th December 2022

​​​​​​​The Diocese of Leeds Sudan Link Group are looking for volunteers for their next trip to our link dioceses in the country in February 2023.


500 years of experience in Barnsley nativity

First published on: 12th December 2022

With a combined age of over 500, “are we the oldest nativity in Barnsley, or maybe even the whole Diocese of Leeds?” asks the Revd Phil Maries.


Wakefield Street Angels looking for new volunteers

First published on: 12th December 2022

Wakefield Street Angels are looking for new volunteers to help keep people in Wakefield safe in the evenings.


Steeton church donations enable children to connect with creation

First published on: 8th December 2022

Flower seeds, bulbs and gardening equipment have been helping young people connect with nature, thanks to donations to a local children’s organisation by members of St Stephen’s with Eastburn in Steeton, Keighley.


Christmas trees dazzle visitors at Halifax Minster

First published on: 6th December 2022

Christmas trees filled Halifax Minster, as its annual festival attracts hundreds of visitors through its doors.


Leeds City Parish welcomes its new rector

First published on: 5th December 2022

The new Rector of Leeds City Parish, the Revd Canon Paul Maybury, has been officially welcomed to the city at an Inauguration Service held at Leeds Minster (on Sunday, December 4).

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