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New Rural Change Enabler to help parishes think about rural ministry

First published on: 26th September 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be commissioning a new Rural Change Enabler, who will be helping parishes and the wider diocese think about new ways of doing ministry in our rural areas.

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Christian and Muslim women gather to discuss healing

First published on: 25th September 2024

Christian and Muslim women from across the diocese met in Chapel-le-Dale recently to focus on different ways of healing.

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Archdeacon Jonathan is moving to new flocks and pastures

First published on: 17th September 2024

The Ven Jonathan Gough is to retire from his role as Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven after five years of ministry in the Diocese of Leeds.

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New series of thought-provoking events due to start at St Mark's, Harrogate

First published on: 10th September 2024

A great new series of Saturday morning lectures and seminars kicks off at St Mark’s Harrogate later in September.

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A shrimp, an aged tortoise and pet lovers celebrate Creationtide in the Dales

First published on: 9th September 2024

A shrimp and an 80-year-old tortoise were with devoted pet lovers who gathered for a rather rainy Animal Blessing service at Burnsall on Sunday. 

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13 Eco Mission Enablers make public pledges to serve our diocese

First published on: 9th September 2024

13 Eco Mission Enablers have pledged to promote environmental projects across the diocese at a special service.

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Scarecrow competition will raise valuable funds for one of our churches

First published on: 16th August 2024

A host of scarecrows will help raise funds for St John's, Minskip, near Boroughbridge, on the weekend of August 31 and September 1.

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Children and their teddy bears get sporty at one of our churches

First published on: 7th August 2024

Children who went down to Settle Parish Church got a big surprise thanks to its very own Teddy sports day held recently.

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Atheists, agnostics and all invited to Puzzle of God talks in the Dales

First published on: 7th August 2024

Atheists, agnostics and religious believers from across the diocese are all invited to a series of lectures entitled the Puzzle of God to be held in a Dales church.

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Sustainable flowers celebrated at Flower Festival

First published on: 22nd July 2024

Beautiful flowers and protecting God’s creation were celebrated at a recent flower festival.

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