Bishops of the diocese stand in solidarity with Jewish communities
First published on: 15th December 2025The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney.
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New posters share Jesus' love for all this Christmas
First published on: 8th December 2025The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.
Put placards aside and build bridges, says Bishop Arun
First published on: 2nd October 2025Organisers 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.
Bishop Arun calls on Christians to “reclaim the flag and the faith"
First published on: 18th September 2025The Rt Revd Arun Arora, the Church of England’s co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice and Bishop of Kirkstall, has called upon Christians “to reclaim both the flag and the faith that is being desecrated by those who would use both to divide us as a nation.”
Bishop Arun visits Leeds General Infirmary
First published on: 18th February 2025The Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora, recently visited Leeds General Infirmary to see all the great work going on at the hospital.
50 Daily Devotions engage people with Rhythm of Life
First published on: 22nd May 2024People from across the diocese and beyond have been engaging with our Rhythm of Life initiative, with 50 Daily Devotions between Easter and Pentecost.
AMEN Conference emphasises that racial justice must be a core feature of Church
First published on: 8th November 2023Members of the Anglican Ethnic Minority Network (AMEN), church leaders and supporters came together at St Matt’s Church, Leeds on Saturday, November 4 for their Living Well conference, in partnership with USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel).
Our bishops pray and call for peace in Israel and Palestine
First published on: 9th October 2023Following the recent violence in Israel and Palestine, the six bishops of the Diocese of Leeds have made a statement calling for peace and justice.
Bishop Arun says Stick With Love in Archbishop of York's 2023 Advent book
First published on: 19th September 2023The Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, has written the Archbishop of York’s Advent book for 2023.
Bishop Arun's thoughts ahead of Racial Justice Sunday
First published on: 8th February 2023Bishop Arun reflects on the important lasting legacy of Stephen Lawrence's death 30 years ago
