A little Lenten laughter comes to the Dales
First published on: 14th March 2024Priest, writer and regular BBC Radio 2 contributor Revd Matt Woodcock, is visiting the Dales to put a little laughter into Lent.
News and Communications
God's Creation to be celebrated at Wild Flower Festival
First published on: 13th March 2024One of our Ripon area churches is highlighting the beauty and preciousness of God’s creation, by hosting a Wild Flower Festival.
Let the bells ring out for Barnoldswick!
First published on: 1st March 2024New bells will ring out the Christian message for centuries to come, thanks to community support for one of our churches.
Day of encouragement held in Wensley Deanery
First published on: 29th February 2024Some 50 people representing all the Benefices and groups of churches across Wensley Deanery in the Ripon area came together recently for a day of encouragement linked to our Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence work.
Plough Sunday celebrated at Ripon Cathedral
First published on: 15th January 2024The importance of our farmers and the work they do to feed us and protect the countryside was celebrated at a Plough Sunday service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, January 14.
Poetry anthology from retired priest addresses sacred and secular
First published on: 10th January 2024A retired priest in our diocese has written an anthology of poetry.
Plough Service blessings for farming new year at Ripon Cathedral
First published on: 8th January 2024Progressive efforts by farmers to produce good food and manage the countryside will be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral’s Plough Sunday Service, supported by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
No lowing cattle, but lots of joyful song at Dales auction mart carol service
First published on: 19th December 2023Bishop Anna has enjoyed her first ever carol service in a livestock auction mart and declared it the perfect venue for such a joyful community celebration.
Bishop Anna pays a visit to our new benefice in North Craven
First published on: 14th December 2023Bishop Anna has paid her first visit to North Craven in the Ripon Episcopal area and taken part in two important church events.
Rural Forum considers 'missing generation' at Ripon Cathedral
First published on: 13th December 2023The struggles of young people living in rural areas were the topic of a recent Rural Forum held at Ripon Cathedral.
