St Giles' Pontefract works towards sustainable building
First published on: 26th November 2024One of our Wakefield area churches is going to be able save money and serve their community better, thanks to a new grant from the government.
News and Communications
Campaigns call for end to violence against women
First published on: 25th November 2024How we can respond to issues of domestic violence against women is in the spotlight.
Harold Wilson Lecture held in our diocese
First published on: 25th November 2024“And who is my neighbour?” was the subject of the Annual Harold Wilson Lecture 2024, given by the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, and organised in collaboration between the Diocese of Leeds and the University of Huddersfield.
Mothers' Union to celebrate triennium and raise awareness of domestic abuse
First published on: 21st November 2024The Diocese of Leeds Mothers’ Union will be celebrating the end of this triennium on Saturday, November 23, with a service at Bradford Cathedral.
Fresh link between church and school brings children to worship
First published on: 20th November 2024Schoolchildren are enjoying special services designed just for them, thanks to a fresh link between a new clergyperson and a new headteacher.
Give To Go Green round 3 is open
First published on: 19th November 2024The next round of Give To Go Green has started, and the diocese is encouraging all churches, both those already on their Net Zero Carbon journey as well as those just starting out, to get involved.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves learns about parish life from Leeds clergy
First published on: 18th November 2024Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP took time to meet with a small group of Leeds clergy at St Peter’s Bramley to discuss their how things are going in their area.
Bishop Nick to give annual Leeds Council of Christians and Jews lecture
First published on: 14th November 2024All are invited to the Leeds Council of Christians and Jews Annual Lecture, which will be given by the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, at the Grammar School at Leeds later this month.
Webinar to help churches raise up new interns
First published on: 13th November 2024An upcoming webinar run by the diocese is looking to help churches find, raise up and nurture potential interns in their churches.
A statement by Bishop Nick on the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation
First published on: 12th November 2024The Rt Revd Nick Baines has issued a statement in response to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
