News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

War memorial rededicated ahead of Remembrance Sunday

First published on: 1st November 2023

The rededication of a Second World War Memorial to the former employees of a Huddersfield chemical manufacturer, has been carried out by Revd Canon Rachel Firth, Vicar of Huddersfield ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Ripon church praises with jazz

First published on: 31st October 2023

One of our Ripon area churches has been celebrating and praising with jazz at their church.

West Leeds United - three churches launch joint youth project

First published on: 27th October 2023

Three churches in West Leeds are excited to be pioneering a new collaborative youth group.

General Synod papers published ahead of Prayers of Love and Faith conversations

First published on: 20th October 2023

General Synod meets next month to discuss texts known as Prayers of Love and Faith, which ask for God’s blessing for same-sex couples.

Bishop Toby helps lead multi-faith prayer vigil in Bradford

First published on: 20th October 2023

PEOPLE gathered in the centre of Bradford for a multi-faith prayer vigil amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

Diocese gathers youth workers at our cathedrals to share thanks and support

First published on: 17th October 2023

The diocese has been pleased to bring together youth workers from across the diocese this year at a series of events at our cathedrals.

Young public speakers are off to London for national public speaking contest

First published on: 17th October 2023

A remarkable gathering of 18 young people from different Anglican dioceses in Yorkshire, took centre stage at St. Margaret's Church, Ilkley, in a national public speaking competition.

Anglican Communion backs call for global day of prayer and fasting

First published on: 16th October 2023

As the Israeli-Hamas war continues, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have issued a call for a global day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, October 17.

Overseas links, Barnabas and more at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 14th October 2023

Our diocesan overseas links, our 2024 budget, our Barnabas work and more were all discussed at the most recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.

Journeys of Hope exhibition at Bradford Cathedral during Black History Month

First published on: 11th October 2023

During October and into November, Bradford Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of Ugandan Asian migration stories, alongside stories from the Windrush Community.