Flowerpot figure of Bishop Anna welcomes everyone to famous Dales festival
First published on: 11th July 2025Talented folk in Settle have created a striking figurine of the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, the Bishop of Ripon, from flowerpots.
News and Communications
Over 50 people thanked and equipped at TEND event
First published on: 8th July 2025Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.
People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements
First published on: 2nd July 2025Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.
First clergy home retrofitted to be fit for the future
First published on: 1st July 2025The first full retrofit of a clergy home to make it both greener and warmer in line with our commitment to Net Carbon Zero has been completed thanks to “fantastic” work by the diocesan Property Team.
New deacons ordained at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 30th June 2025Thirteen new deacons were ordained at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday, June 28 at a joyful service of celebration.
Dean John reflects on 1,700 years of the Nicene Creed
First published on: 25th June 2025The Very Revd John Dobson, Dean of Ripon has written a personal reflection to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed.
Cornerstone helps churches think about generosity and grow giving
First published on: 24th June 2025Churches across the diocese have been able to take advantage of a new online learning platform to help them with their giving and generosity.
Confidence and generous giving help make St John's fit for the future
First published on: 23rd June 2025Worshippers at St John the Baptist, Knaresborough chose the Feast of St Barnabas to hold a celebration service attended by Bishop Anna to mark the end of a three-year re-ordering project, made possible by a generous £180,000 donation.
Murder mystery helps Ripon area church raise money and engage with community
First published on: 11th June 2025One of our Ripon area churches has been transformed to play host to a church murder mystery, bringing the community into the building and raising money as well.
Confident Christians and supporters abseil in aid of vital church improvements
First published on: 10th June 2025Skipton's heart was in its mouth as confident Christians, residents and visitors took part in a Leap of Faith fundraising event in support of Holy Trinity Church.
