New resources to help parishes with funding for net zero projects
First published on: 14th March 2024Churches looking to reduce their carbon emissions have received a boost, with new resources to help parishes find funding for their projects.
News and Communications
God's Creation to be celebrated at Wild Flower Festival
First published on: 13th March 2024One of our Ripon area churches is highlighting the beauty and preciousness of God’s creation, by hosting a Wild Flower Festival.
Leeds church secures wildlife gardening award
First published on: 17th January 2024St Oswald’s Methley has recently won an award from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for their work creating a wildlife-friendly Quiet Garden and churchyard.
Bradford Cathedral gets Silver Eco Award
First published on: 29th November 2023On the eve of COP28, Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.
First Gold Eco Church award for church in diocese celebrated
First published on: 13th November 2023St Mary’s Church, Embsay with Eastby, welcomed the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Revd Nick Baines, to a special celebratory service on Sunday, November 5.
Menston church celebrates Eco Church Silver award
First published on: 10th November 2023St John’s Menston with Woodhead is celebrating achieving its Eco Church Silver award from A Rocha.
Give To Go Green helps churches in our diocese fund carbon-cutting projects
First published on: 6th October 2023A new pilot scheme is helping churches in our diocese double their money for carbon-cutting projects.
Community Green Fair brings 300 folk to church's environment event
First published on: 11th September 2023A wormery, a woodturner and organic wines were among the stalls at a Community Green Fair that brought some 300 people to one of our churches on Saturday.
Churchyards Conference to help churches care for and use their green spaces
First published on: 1st September 2023How we can care for and use our churchyards and green spaces effectively is the topic of an upcoming one day conference hosted by the Diocese of Leeds and Ecclesiastical.
Church encourages sustainable living at its first ever Green Fair
First published on: 23rd August 2023How to compose the perfect compost, an expert talk on sustainable living and a children’s craft session based around St Francis of Assisi are all parts of a new Green Fair at one of our churches next month.
