Leeds church secures wildlife gardening award
First published on: 17th January 2024St Oswald’s Methley has recently won an award from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for their work creating a wildlife-friendly Quiet Garden and churchyard.
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Plough Sunday celebrated at Ripon Cathedral
First published on: 15th January 2024The importance of our farmers and the work they do to feed us and protect the countryside was celebrated at a Plough Sunday service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, January 14.
Bach's back in Bradford Cathedral at free organ recitals
First published on: 10th January 2024Weekly free ‘Wednesday@One’ organ recitals have returned to Bradford Cathedral after the Christmas break, based around the six Trio Sonatas by JS Bach.
Poetry anthology from retired priest addresses sacred and secular
First published on: 10th January 2024A retired priest in our diocese has written an anthology of poetry.
Service of Thanksgiving for Rt Revd Colin Buchanan to be held by the diocese
First published on: 10th January 2024A Thanksgiving service for the life and ministry of the Rt Revd Colin Buchanan, Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Leeds, is to be held at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, January 27.
Bishop Nick offers support to those affected by the Post Office scandal
First published on: 9th January 2024Bishop Nick has offered support to people in our diocese affected by the Post Office scandal.
Plough Service blessings for farming new year at Ripon Cathedral
First published on: 8th January 2024Progressive efforts by farmers to produce good food and manage the countryside will be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral’s Plough Sunday Service, supported by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
Dazzling star appeared over Keighley
First published on: 21st December 2023A new Christmas star appeared above Keighley this past Christmas, thanks to team work by Revd Mike Cansdale of St Andrew’s, local councils and businesses.
God is with us in this dark world, says Bishop Nick this Christmas
First published on: 20th December 2023God comes into the difficult world we find ourselves in to be with us, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, says in his Christmas message.
No lowing cattle, but lots of joyful song at Dales auction mart carol service
First published on: 19th December 2023Bishop Anna has enjoyed her first ever carol service in a livestock auction mart and declared it the perfect venue for such a joyful community celebration.
