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Leeds school embrace their local church

First published on: 3rd July 2026

Some 300 pupils from Rawdon St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in the Leeds area celebrated St Peter’s Day by hosting a massive school picnic before a ‘clipping the church’ ceremony, a tradition dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.

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Interfaith panel at St George's highlights that we have more in common

First published on: 16th June 2026

A recent interfaith panel at St George’s Leeds brought together people from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths to speak about their own experiences of faith and what their faith means to them.

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Work on church grafting and revitalisation in Leeds begins

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Work has begun in the city of Leeds to extend our programme of church grafting and revitalisation in the area, thanks to our recent award from the national church.

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Mothers' Union trustee marks organisation's 150th birthday with big bike ride

First published on: 27th May 2026

A trustee for the Mothers’ Union in the north will be riding her bicycle through ten dioceses this summer, as the Mothers’ Union celebrates its 150th birthday.

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Christ Church Upper Armley CE Primary School gets glowing SIAMS result

First published on: 5th May 2026

One of our Leeds area schools has been described as ‘an oasis of calm, care and love within the community which it diligently serves’ in its recent SIAMS inspection.

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Diocese of Leeds hosts visitors from Diocese of Hong Kong Island

First published on: 29th April 2026

Visitors from the Diocese of Hong Kong Island enjoyed a busy programme learning about our region during a recent visit.

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St Michael's Headingley support homeless during winter months

First published on: 25th March 2026

St Michael’s Headingley have been helping those without homes in Leeds get through the coldest winter weeks by taking part in the Leeds Winter Night Shelter.

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St Paul's Drighlington use crafts to connect with children and families

First published on: 25th March 2026

St Paul’s Drighlington in the Leeds area have been using crafts to connect with children and families in their local area, supported by our Children, Young People and Families Team.

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New affordable housing in Armley made possible in part by Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 24th March 2026

28 families in the Armley area of Leeds have access to new, genuinely affordable housing that is energy efficient and in a spacious setting, thanks in part to the property development work of the Diocese of Leeds.

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Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation

First published on: 16th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.

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