Barnabas helps people and churches with their goals
First published on: 4th September 2024This year Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has been supporting people and their church buildings across the whole diocese.
News and Communications
Church Buildings Grants scheme round 3 is open
First published on: 3rd September 2024The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the third round of our Church Buildings Grants scheme is now open.
Strong platforms built through Barnabas to support clergy and lay leaders
First published on: 28th August 2024Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has built strong platforms during its first year from which to support our clergy and lay leaders in many ways.
More than a quarter of parishes engage with Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence
First published on: 21st August 2024More than 25 percent of our parishes have engaged with Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence since we were granted national funding just over a year ago.
New round of small grants for new congregations
First published on: 24th July 2024The diocese is happy to be able to offer new grants to those looking to start new congregations.
First conference held for new Church Buildings Support Officers
First published on: 25th June 2024Our new Church Buildings Support Officer Alena-Rose Douglas has reported back from a conference at Peterborough Cathedral for people in her role who are now helping churches across the country.
Diocesan Synod tackles busy agenda in last meeting of triennium
First published on: 17th June 2024How we continue to grow God’s Kingdom here in our region was the theme of the most recent Diocesan Synod, which took place on Saturday, June 15 in Leeds.
Second round of Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open
First published on: 15th May 2024After pledging some £46,000 already, the Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce the second round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open.
New support to help churches with Personal Growth and Leadership
First published on: 20th March 2024We are pleased to be offering new taster sessions of a course which will help people to become confident Christians.
Small grants available for new congregations
First published on: 19th March 2024The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to open up our small grants programme for new congregations, supporting new ventures to reach those not yet part of church.
