Parish of Barnoldswick get Eco Church Bronze Award
First published on: 5th February 2025The parish of Barnoldswick have successfully qualified for an Eco Church Bronze Award for both Holy Trinity Church and the ancient church of St Mary Le Ghyll.
News and Communications
New interfaith event draws students to one of our churches
First published on: 5th February 2025An exciting interfaith event has just taken place as part of student ministry at St. George's, Leeds.
Government extends Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 5th February 2025The government have recently announced that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will be extended into the next financial year, providing £23 million so that thousands of historical buildings, including churches, can carry out restoration work.
Hundreds flock to Leeds Minster's Lunar New Year fair
First published on: 4th February 2025A unique fair held at Leeds Minster to celebrate the Lunar New Year was visited by some 700 people, including many from local Chinese and East Asian communities.
Diocesan Church Buildings Grants and Loans Scheme open for 2025
First published on: 4th February 2025The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be able to offer some £280,000 to support work on church buildings this year, through our Church Buildings Grants and Loan Scheme.
Our Stewardship Team promote 40acts Lent generosity campaign
First published on: 3rd February 2025Christians are being called to acts of ‘radical generosity’ this Lent, as part of the 40acts campaign.
Church House in Leeds gets Eco Silver Award
First published on: 3rd February 2025The Diocese of Leeds is proud to have achieved an A Rocha UK Eco Silver Award for Church House in Leeds.
Bradford area C of E primary school kids feature art in Bradford 2025 exhibition
First published on: 29th January 2025Children from St Andrew’s Primary in Keighley have had two art pieces featured in a Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture exhibition.
Songs of Praise focuses on cancer support group founded by one of clergy
First published on: 29th January 2025Firm Roots, a cancer support group founded by one of our clergy, will feature on BBC1’s Songs of Praise on Sunday, February 2.
Leeds voices in new resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2025
First published on: 28th January 2025Leeds Church Institute has compiled resources including local voices for Racial Justice Sunday on February 9, which is now in its 30th year.
