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Harold Wilson Lecture held in our diocese

First published on: 25th November 2024

“And who is my neighbour?” was the subject of the Annual Harold Wilson Lecture 2024, given by the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, and organised in collaboration between the Diocese of Leeds and the University of Huddersfield.

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Fresh link between church and school brings children to worship

First published on: 20th November 2024

Schoolchildren are enjoying special services designed just for them, thanks to a fresh link between a new clergyperson and a new headteacher.

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Conference hears of building God’s kingdom from the grassroots up

First published on: 5th November 2024

Holy Nativity Church, Mixenden held an inspiring day of conversations exploring how low income, low wealth communities can empower themselves in a world that focusses on what people lack.

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Timely Christian conference on Justice and the Economy takes place on Saturday

First published on: 28th October 2024

After the Budget comes a timely event at Holy Nativity, Mixenden, which is hosting a ‘Justice and the Economy’ conference on Saturday, November 2.

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Exploration and prayer on a Huddersfield area pilgrimage

First published on: 15th October 2024

Congregation members from Mirfield Team Parish, and Christ The King in Battyeford, enjoyed exploring with a pilgrimage & prayer walk recently.

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Holy Nativity Mixenden looks at Justice and the Economy

First published on: 8th October 2024

One of our Huddersfield area churches is hosting a conference looking at how we can be part of building a fairer society.

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Resources for Black History Month shared by Church of England

First published on: 2nd October 2024

In a month which celebrates the contributions of black people to British society, Huddersfield’s own internationally-acclaimed rapper, performance poet and playwright Testament has created two short films which are being promoted by the Church of England as part of their resources for Black History Month.

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Bishop of Mara visits to recommit our link with Tanzania

First published on: 1st October 2024

Last week the diocese was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd George Okoth, Bishop of Mara in Tanzania, and his wife Janet for a visit to explore and solidify our links with the region.

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Launch of civic and church performance space is great success

First published on: 24th September 2024

A five hour music event to celebrate a new outdoor performance space beside Huddersfield Parish Church was a great hit last weekend.

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New outdoor event space launches at St Peter's, Huddersfield this weekend

First published on: 18th September 2024

A new, free performance space for Huddersfield opens beside its parish church this weekend with a service, followed by five hours of brilliant music.

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