'Father of civil engineering' celebrated at his local Leeds church
First published on: 29th May 2024People from St Mary’s Whitkirk have been to a service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate John Smeaton, the “father of civil engineering”.
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A focus on faith work at Wetherby Young Offenders Institution
First published on: 28th May 2024“Children” is the word used at Wetherby Young Offenders Institution to describe the young people convicted of serious crimes who are held in its care.
Careful planning, decorated biscuits and community effort raises £25k
First published on: 22nd May 2024A well-planned fundraising weekend for the Parish of Bardsey with East Keswick has raised a whopping £25,000 to boost church funds.
50 Daily Devotions engage people with Rhythm of Life
First published on: 22nd May 2024People from across the diocese and beyond have been engaging with our Rhythm of Life initiative, with 50 Daily Devotions between Easter and Pentecost.
Youth church praised for its precious work by the Archbishop of York
First published on: 21st May 2024Sorted, the Bradford youth church, was visited by Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell for a live event which saw thousands of young people nationwide say the Lord’s Prayer together.
Major funding for fresh engagement with people of every ethnic background
First published on: 20th May 2024In its 10th anniversary year, the Diocese of Leeds has received forward-looking funding to boost its work with the region’s richly diverse communities during the next decade and beyond.
Our churches can take part in Give To Go Green round two
First published on: 15th May 2024The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be able to invite churches to take part in the second round of Give To Go Green.
A life of Christian service at home and in Sudan honoured at celebration service
First published on: 15th May 2024A service to celebrate the life of Fiona Beevers and her special contributions to our diocese and our link diocese of Sudan has taken place at Bradford Cathedral.
Second round of Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open
First published on: 15th May 2024After pledging some £46,000 already, the Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce the second round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open.
People from all over Come and Sing at Bradford Cathedral
First published on: 14th May 2024People from across the diocese and beyond sang their hearts out at Bradford Cathedral this weekend at a Come and Sing service.
