St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep
First published on: 12th May 2026St Lucius’ Farnley Tyas have recently hosted a highly successful ‘Crafty Swop Shop’ to support their twinned parish of Rorya in Tanzania.
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Churches across diocese share green learning as Demonstrator Churches
First published on: 6th May 2026Holy Trinity Skipton and Christ Church New Mill have recently completed works on their churches to become greener and more efficient, and are looking to share what they’ve learned as part of a national Demonstrator Church project.
Bishop Anna encourages churches to complete Energy Footprinting Tool
First published on: 1st May 2026Churches across the diocese will have the chance to access national net zero funding by completing the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT).
St Andrew's Keighley is greener and brighter thanks to new LEDs
First published on: 27th April 2026One of our Bradford area churches is brighter and greener, thanks to new LED lights supported in part by the Diocese of Leeds.
Diocese looking for feedback on diocesan grant schemes
First published on: 24th March 2026The Diocese of Leeds is gathering feedback from church goers on the benefits of the Buildings for Mission and Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant schemes, and wants to hear from you.
Sustainable Church Flowers backed by General Synod and our diocese
First published on: 18th March 2026General Synod recently backed a motion encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible as part of the Sustainable Church Flowers movement.
Holy Trinity Skipton become net zero Demonstrator church
First published on: 11th February 2026Holy Trinity Skipton have successfully secured funding from the Church of England to help them on their way to net zero carbon.
St Mark's Harrogate PCC complete diocesan Saving Creation Bronze course
First published on: 21st January 2026St Mark’s Harrogate recently put into action their commitment to caring for God’s creation, with nearly all 24 members of the Parochial Church Council completing the Diocese of Leeds’ Saving Creation Bronze Course.
Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2026
First published on: 14th January 2026The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026.
St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters
First published on: 4th December 2025One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.
