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With Black History Month happening in October, the Church of England have shared a suite of resources to mark the month, including a video commissioned by the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield.
The Bishop of Bradford and Interim Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth has joined Faith Leaders in his Episcopal Area in condemning the violent attack on Jewish worshippers in Manchester.
His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.
The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds are praying for all affected by today's attack in Manchester, and want to encourage people everywhere to pray for the strength and courage to stand together against hatred in all its forms.
Organisers of protests outside migrant hotels have been urged by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and one of the Church of England’s lead bishops on racial justice, to put megaphones and placards aside and join talks aimed at building bridges between communities.
Black History Month has begun, celebrating the power and pride of black communities, and our churches will be responding in a variety of ways.
This Fairtrade Fortnight, All Saints Ilkley is celebrating the renewal of their status as a Fairtrade Church.
Black History Month begins on Wednesday, October 1, and churches across the diocese will be marking the month.
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How we can tackle poverty in the Huddersfield area was the subject of an event run by Huddersfield Mission.
Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at St George’s Lupset recently to be thanked, equipped, network and work out what they can do next.
