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Our churches can take part in Give To Go Green round two

First published on: 15th May 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be able to invite churches to take part in the second round of Give To Go Green.

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Energy Footprinting Tool open to help churches reach net zero

First published on: 10th April 2024

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter fuel and power use from 2023.

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Ripon church continues to care for God's Creation

First published on: 2nd April 2024

St Mary’s Embsay with Eastby is storming ahead with projects to help care for God’s Creation.

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Churches raise £57,000 in Give To Go Green project

First published on: 20th March 2024

Churches across the diocese have raised some £57,000 in just six weeks to help reach carbon net zero, as part of the Give To Go Green project.

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Public pledge to not invest in fossil fuels is backed by Diocesan Synod

First published on: 18th March 2024

Our commitment to action on climate change has been reinforced by Synod with an overwhelming vote against diocesan investment in fossil fuel businesses.

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New resources to help parishes with funding for net zero projects

First published on: 14th March 2024

Churches looking to reduce their carbon emissions have received a boost, with new resources to help parishes find funding for their projects.

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God's Creation to be celebrated at Wild Flower Festival

First published on: 13th March 2024

One of our Ripon area churches is highlighting the beauty and preciousness of God’s creation, by hosting a Wild Flower Festival.

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Leeds church secures wildlife gardening award

First published on: 17th January 2024

St 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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Bradford Cathedral gets Silver Eco Award

First published on: 29th November 2023

On the eve of COP28, Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.

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First Gold Eco Church award for church in diocese celebrated

First published on: 13th November 2023

St Mary’s Church, Embsay with Eastby, welcomed the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Revd Nick Baines, to a special celebratory service on Sunday, November 5.

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