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Jesus is God's light in the darkness, says Bishop Nick in Christmas message

God becomes unmasked with the birth of Jesus, explains Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines in ...


Care in action at Christmas thanks to our churches

The caring work of so many folk across our diocese is captured in the efforts of Cleckheaton ...


Christ was born into uncertainty and faith gives meaning in challenging times, says Dean of Wakefield

As the certainty of Christmas approaches in ever-changing times, the Dean of Wakefield, Simon Cowling reflects on Christianity’...


Christmas Hope shared online

St George's Church in Leeds, determined to share hope and joy this Christmas have produced a short ...


Church of England reacts to new COVID-19 restrictions

Following the announcement of fresh COVID-19 restrictions across the country, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the ...


Our cathedrals share their Christmas plans

Our cathedrals across the diocese have been running extensive Advent programmes, with more to come in the week ...


COVID-19 delays date for attendance data until Easter

The completion date for Statistics for Mission data has been put back until Easter 2021 due to the impact ...


New digital noticeboard shines light in Wakefield

One of our parishes in Wakefield has come up with a creative new way of sharing the life ...


New group set up to encourage engagement with LLF

A steering group to help people across the diocese engage with Living in Love and Faith resources has ...


St Stephen’s church, Bowling, wins national volunteers award

Volunteers from St Stephen’s church, Bowling, are celebrating after winning the Marsh Church and Community Heroes Awards 2020.&...

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