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New future for church as community workshop and social hub

First published on: 9th July 2025

A Denby Dale church is being transformed into a community workshop and café, following transfer of ownership to a charity which specialises in woodwork, wood-turning and light engineering.

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New Diocesan Advisory Committee members bring expertise to supporting churches

First published on: 9th July 2025

A new term of our Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has started, and here you can meet new members bringing important expertise to the committee.

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Over 50 people thanked and equipped at TEND event

First published on: 8th July 2025

Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.

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New prayer resources to support Vacancy in See process

First published on: 7th July 2025

The Diocese of Leeds has published our first set of prayer resources for supporting the Vacancy in See process.

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Friends and family gather at a special farewell service for Dean Simon

First published on: 7th July 2025

Dean of Wakefield Simon Cowling was joined by many well-wishers at his farewell service, held in what he called “a cathedral without frontiers”.

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Churches become more accessible with new grants

First published on: 4th July 2025

Three churches in our diocese have successfully secured grants to make their buildings more accessible, with more grants still available.

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Public consultation about the next Bishop of Leeds launches

First published on: 3rd July 2025

The Diocese of Leeds has launched its public consultation looking for the views of all people across our region about the next Bishop of Leeds.

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People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements

First published on: 2nd July 2025

Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.

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First clergy home retrofitted to be fit for the future

First published on: 1st July 2025

The first full retrofit of a clergy home to make it both greener and warmer in line with our commitment to Net Carbon Zero has been completed thanks to “fantastic” work by the diocesan Property Team.

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New deacons ordained at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 30th June 2025

Thirteen new deacons were ordained at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday, June 28 at a joyful service of celebration.

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