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Let the bells ring out for Barnoldswick!

First published on: 1st March 2024

New bells will ring out the Christian message for centuries to come, thanks to community support for one of our churches.

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Day of encouragement held in Wensley Deanery

First published on: 29th February 2024

Some 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.

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Revd Ian will ride and run 75 miles to mark the diocese's 10th Anniversary

First published on: 27th February 2024

One of our clergy is hopping on his bike, then jumping into running shoes for a 75 mile sponsored odyssey to mark the diocese’s 10th Anniversary this April.

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Daily devotions between Easter and Pentecost to mark diocesan 10th anniversary

First published on: 21st February 2024

As part of marking the 10th anniversary of the Diocese of Leeds, people will be able to receive an email devotion every day between Easter and Pentecost.

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New resources for parishes to help with church buildings

First published on: 21st February 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to have extra resources to help churches with their buildings, thanks to a successful funding application with the Church of England.

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St George's Crypt shop reopening

First published on: 21st February 2024

St George’s Crypt, a Leeds-based homeless charity based at St George’s Leeds, is opening a fully refurbished shop in Armley.

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Muslim Council of Britain's Zara Mohammed talks faith with Bishop Tony

First published on: 16th February 2024

The first woman Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain joined Bishop Tony in conversation at Halifax Minster as part of its new Festival of Faith.

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Leeds Minster hosts a Chinese New Year Fair for everyone

First published on: 12th February 2024

The Chinese Year of the Dragon began with a lively Lunar New Year Fair held for the first time at Leeds Minster and with 900 visitors.

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Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust have grants for our churches

First published on: 12th February 2024

Churches in our diocese will be able to benefit from grants from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), who are welcoming funding applications from churches across the county for repair, restoration and maintenance work.

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Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme opens

First published on: 6th February 2024

The Diocese of Leeds has opened its first funding round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme.

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