St Paul’s Alverthorpe celebrates 200 years of worship
First published on: 17th July 2025St Paul’s Alverthorpe has marked 200 years of worship with events and a celebration service.
News and Communications
Online meeting for women as part of Vacancy in See consultation
First published on: 14th July 2025Our Diocesan Women’s Ministry Advisors are inviting women across the diocese to an online meeting to discuss the next Bishop of Leeds, as part of our Vacancy in See public consultation.
Flowerpot figure of Bishop Anna welcomes everyone to famous Dales festival
First published on: 11th July 2025Talented folk in Settle have created a striking figurine of the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, the Bishop of Ripon, from flowerpots.
New future for church as community workshop and social hub
First published on: 9th July 2025A Denby Dale church is being transformed into a community workshop and café, following transfer of ownership to a charity which specialises in woodwork, wood-turning and light engineering.
New Diocesan Advisory Committee members bring expertise to supporting churches
First published on: 9th July 2025A new term of our Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has started, and here you can meet new members bringing important expertise to the committee.
Over 50 people thanked and equipped at TEND event
First published on: 8th July 2025Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.
New prayer resources to support Vacancy in See process
First published on: 7th July 2025The Diocese of Leeds has published our first set of prayer resources for supporting the Vacancy in See process.
Friends and family gather at a special farewell service for Dean Simon
First published on: 7th July 2025Dean of Wakefield Simon Cowling was joined by many well-wishers at his farewell service, held in what he called “a cathedral without frontiers”.
Churches become more accessible with new grants
First published on: 4th July 2025Three churches in our diocese have successfully secured grants to make their buildings more accessible, with more grants still available.
Public consultation about the next Bishop of Leeds launches
First published on: 3rd July 2025The Diocese of Leeds has launched its public consultation looking for the views of all people across our region about the next Bishop of Leeds.
