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Let's bring truth and realism back following election, writes Bishop Nick

First published on: 8th July 2024

Following last week's General Election, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written about the importance of realism and truth returning to our national culture.

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Farming communities are for life, not just for showtime

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Prime hoggets, clean cows and cast sheep were all on sale at Leyburn Auction Mart this week, ahead of the Great Yorkshire Show and where Revd Chris Lawton is its chaplain.

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Leeds school welcomes former pupil, an Olympic diver

First published on: 1st July 2024

One of our schools has welcomed back a former pupil and Olympic gold medallist as part of their careers week.

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Our deacons welcomed into their new exciting roles at packed ordination service

First published on: 1st July 2024

A "Leeds Eleven" of new deacons were welcomed into their exciting roles at a packed service in Ripon Cathedral, led by the Anglican Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines.

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Lord Mayor of Leeds welcomed at city's Faiths Forum event in Church House

First published on: 27th June 2024

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung was welcomed by Bishop Arun at a special meeting of Leeds Faiths Forum in Church House this week.

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Bishop Nick and Bishop Toby take messages of support to war-torn Sudan

First published on: 26th June 2024

The plight of people in war-torn Sudan was witnessed first hand by Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines and Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth during a recent visit to our link diocese.

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Workshop to bring all together to worship in God's creation

First published on: 26th June 2024

How churches can worship all together in God’s creation is the subject of an upcoming workshop hosted by our Children, Young People and Families Team.

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First conference held for new Church Buildings Support Officers

First published on: 25th June 2024

Our new Church Buildings Support Officer Alena-Rose Douglas has reported back from a conference at Peterborough Cathedral for people in her role who are now helping churches across the country.

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New Generosity Week resources ready for parishes to use

First published on: 25th June 2024

Parishes in our diocese can start planning their Generosity Week, thanks to new resources.

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New priests ordained across diocese

First published on: 24th June 2024

Seventeen new priests were ordained this weekend in services across the diocese.

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