Diocese engages with Racial Justice Sunday in variety of ways
First published on: 28th January 2026Racial Justice Sunday is on February 8, and the Diocese of Leeds is engaging with the day and its themes.
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Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral to help churches become Pilgrim Places
First published on: 12th January 2026Churches from across the diocese will be able to learn about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday, January 30.
Finances, wellbeing and Barnabas all at Diocesan Synod
First published on: 21st October 2025Diocesan finances, clergy wellbeing and our Barnabas work were all part of a busy agenda of the most recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.
Ripon area parishes use Compass to plan next steps
First published on: 12th September 2025Parishes in one of our Ripon area deaneries have been making use of our Compass tool to help plan their mission for the future.
St Michael's East Ardsley use Compass to plan their next steps in mission
First published on: 2nd September 2025One of our Leeds area churches has used our Compass tool to help develop their next steps in mission.
Diocese of Leeds publishes annual report for 2024
First published on: 19th June 2025The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to publish its annual report for 2024, sharing the successes of our teams working to encourage confidence and create confident Christians, support growing churches and help transform communities.
Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod
First published on: 16th June 2025New responsibilities, Barnabas and Living in Love and Faith were all on the agenda at our June Synod meeting, where Bishop Nick gave his last Presidential Address as Bishop of Leeds.
Bishop Malcolm ordained and consecrated as new Bishop of Wakefield
First published on: 11th June 2025The Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain was ordained and consecrated on Wednesday, June 11, the feast day of Barnabas, and will take up his role as Bishop of Wakefield shortly.
Every Good Work helps young people meet God and serve their community
First published on: 10th June 2025Young people in the Wakefield area have been learning about the Christian faith and helping out in their community, as part of a course run by the Every Good Work project.
New online taster for Personal Growth and Leadership programme
First published on: 8th May 2025The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to offer a new online taster session of a course which will help people to become confident Christians, as part of our Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence work.
