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

New hostel for walkers and cyclists opens in a former church

20th May 2025

St Michael's Lodge in Hudswell, near Richmond is opening its doors as a new hostel for walkers and cyclists on Saturday.

Leeds vicar to swim the Channel for charity - in his local pool

19th May 2025

Revd Phil Arnold, vicar of Christ Church Upper Armley, will swim the 21 miles of the English Channel, in his local pool in aid of vital church building improvements.

Explore Vocations Together at new events across diocese

13th May 2025

A new series of events will help people across the diocese find out more about their vocations.

Diocesan Internship Scheme applications open to all for 2025/26

13th May 2025

Applications are open for our Diocesan Internship Scheme for 2025/26, and we want to encourage a whole range of people to apply.

Self-love in a Christian context examined in new book by Honorary Bishop Chris

13th May 2025

Christian attitudes towards self-love in the modern world are explored in a new book co-authored by one of our Honorary Bishops, the Rt Revd Chris Edmondson.

Faith and civic leaders call for peace between India and Pakistan

13th May 2025

Faith and civic leaders across our diocese have jointly called for peace between India and Pakistan during a time of heightened tension.

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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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