Bishops send greetings to Jewish community for Rosh Hashanah
First published on: 11th September 2026The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds have sent warm greetings to Jewish friends and colleagues as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
News and Communications
Sports chaplaincy a real missional opportunity, says YCCC chaplain
First published on: 9th September 2026Summer is cricket season, and Bishop Chris Edmondson, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, is a firm believer in bringing sports and Christianity together.
Nominations close for General Synod elections
First published on: 8th September 2026New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and nominations for the elections have closed.
Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton
First published on: 2nd September 2026Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlighting some of the places in our diocese that are very special for many, and today are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places and two episcopal areas of the diocese, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Pilgrim Places: Parcevall Hall
First published on: 26th August 2026Many of us have special ‘Pilgrim Places’ - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We are spotlighting some of the spots in our Diocese that are very special for many both locally and from further afield, beginning with our own diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall, near Appletreewick in Wharfedale.
Bridging gaps with a family fun day
First published on: 25th August 2026Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other.
Churches in diocese supported to make church more accessible to young people
First published on: 26th August 2026The Diocese of Leeds is excited to be working with Growing Hope to pilot new Accessibility Training and an Accessibility Award scheme to help our churches be more accessible to children and young people with Additional Needs.
Ripon Cathedral choirs celebrate 30 years with Alumni Reunion Evensong
First published on: 25th August 2026Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ripon Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir.
Diocese of Leeds stands shoulder to shoulder with church in Tanzania
First published on: 19th August 2026Twelve people from the Diocese of Leeds, including the Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield, stood shoulder to shoulder (bega kwa bega) with people in the church in Tanzania on a recent visit to the country.
Christ Church New Mill to share net zero learning on Saturday, September 19
First published on: 18th August 2026As part of a national Demonstrator Project, one of our churches in the Huddersfield area will be sharing all that they have learned about reaching net zero at a Demonstrator Day on Saturday, September 19.
