Welcome

Our vision of encouraging confident Christians, growing churches and transforming communities guides and supports our parishes, churches and three cathedrals.
We are here to help everyone share the Good News of Jesus Christ across our diverse region.

 

The Bishop of Leeds,
The Rt Revd Nick Baines.

Latest News

Christian retreat days in the diocese for people affected by cancer

17th April 2024

A pair of Christian retreat days for people affected by cancer are being run in the diocese by Revd Helen Jones, founder of the charity Firm Roots Cancer Support....

Two of our primary schools celebrate recent SIAMS successes

17th April 2024

Two of our primary schools are celebrating recent successes with their SIAMS inspections....

Leeds vicar reaches great heights to raise money

17th April 2024

One of our Leeds vicars is going to be climbing the equivalent of the height of Everest to raise money for his church....

Bishop Smitha to lead pilgrimage to Taizé this summer

11th April 2024

The Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, will be leading a pilgrimage to Taizé this summer, and will be sharing more at an upcoming event at Wakefield Cathedral....

Salt and Light festival shares joys of northern rural ministry

11th April 2024

A new festival of faith and hope for rural mission in the north will be taking place soon....

Energy Footprinting Tool open to help churches reach net zero

10th April 2024

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter fuel and power use from 2023....

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Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is how we work together to create confident Christians, build growing churches and be part of transforming communities.

Barnabas offers every church resources and support at different levels and will help us to become more confident in our mission, leadership, future, and witness.

The programme draws on the wisdom of the parishes, recognises everyone has something to give, and is reflected in strong relationships across the diocese.

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