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Community cycling group makes interfaith visit to Bradford Cathedral

First published on: 12th November 2024

A two-wheeled interfaith visit happened recently when the Bolton Road Community Cycling Club of Bradford rode to the city’s cathedral for the first stop of their annual Yatra bike ride. 

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Horsforth host new community food pantry

First published on: 12th November 2024

One of our Leeds area churches has been supporting their area by hosting a local food pantry.

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Conference helps diocesan educators seek justice and embrace equity

First published on: 11th November 2024

Our Education Team recently hosted our annual School Leaders’ Conference, on the theme of ‘Seeking Justice, Embracing Equity’.

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Remembrance Day marked in many ways across our diocese

First published on: 11th November 2024

Services and events to mark Remembrance Day have taken place across our diocese as communities paid their respects in a wide range of ways.

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Church's knitted poppy display is turning heads in Headingley

First published on: 8th November 2024

The eye-catching result of an ambitious Remembrance Day project by members of the Mothers’ Union Knit and Natter group at St Chad’s, Far Headingley is gaining lots of attention.

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Diocesan Vacancy in See committee nominations invited

First published on: 7th November 2024

Nominations are now being invited for 12 lay persons and 2 clergy persons to be members of the 2025-2027 Diocesan Vacancy in See committee.

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Bishop Nick visits Leeds pantry to encourage churches to get involved

First published on: 6th November 2024

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, recently visited the InterAct Pantry in the Leeds area as part of a campaign for churches to consider opening food pantries, to strengthen their neighbourhoods and build local hope.

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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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New worshipping community celebrates as 13 people are confirmed

First published on: 30th October 2024

13 members of The Feast, a new worshipping community built around a shared meal in Seacroft, Leeds have been confirmed by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall. 

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Nice day for a warm wedding - thanks to new eco-friendly heating

First published on: 29th October 2024

Wedding guests at St Mary’s Embsay had a warm, green welcome recently, thanks to a newly installed eco-friendly heating system that was switched on for the first time.

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