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Children read Mark's gospel to celebrate translation of Bible into English

First published on: 13th July 2026

Children from Hawes Primary School in Upper Wensleydale in the Ripon area commemorated the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale printing the Bible into English by reading Mark's gospel together in St Margaret's Hawes.

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Ripon Cathedral host drama about Anglican involvement in the slave trade

First published on: 24th June 2026

A drama charting the involvement of the Anglican church in the transatlantic slave trade comes to Ripon Cathedral as part of this year’s Ripon Theatre Festival.

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Vocations retreat day offered time, space and companionship

First published on: 16th June 2026

A retreat day for people exploring vocation across the Diocese of Leeds offered time, space and companionship in the beautiful setting of Bolton Abbey on Saturday, June 13.

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St Oswald's Askrigg hosts conservation study day

First published on: 11th June 2026

Historic building professionals from across England gathered at St Oswald's Askrigg in the Ripon area for a study day examining the conservation and repair of the church's nationally recognised tower project.

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Ripon Cathedral host Tudor Month this June

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Ripon Cathedral are hosting a month of events delving into the intrigue, drama, and Yorkshire legacy of the Tudors during their Tudor month.

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Kairos Church in Harrogate becomes Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite BMO

First published on: 2nd June 2026

Kairos Network Church in the Ripon area are celebrating becoming the Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite Bishop's Mission Order.

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St Mary's Dunsforth welcomes all with new accessible facilities

First published on: 13th May 2026

One of our Ripon area churches has put itself back at the heart of its community and is welcoming all in, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.

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Walkingham Hill Benefice reach new children and families with Messy Church

First published on: 16th April 2026

Some of our Ripon area churches have been reaching out to children and families new to church with a new Messy Church offering, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.

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Sustainable Church Flowers backed by General Synod and our diocese

First published on: 18th March 2026

General Synod recently backed a motion encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible as part of the Sustainable Church Flowers movement.

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Pilgrimage routes in the Fountains Benefice launch on Saturday, March 21

First published on: 11th March 2026

Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are to be officially launched in March.

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