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St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters
4th December 2025
One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.
Anglican Diocese of Leeds in top ten of charities to work for in UK
3rd December 2025
The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been named one of the top ten charities in the country to work for, according to Best Companies.
New art exhibition challenges us to end violence towards women and girls
2nd December 2025
Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in the diocese.
Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield
1st December 2025
The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.
St Oswald's Methley celebrate Eco Church Gold Award
25th November 2025
St Oswald’s Methley in the Leeds area is celebrating its Eco Church Gold Award, achieved in November 2025, completing a committed journey from Bronze in 2021 and Silver in 2022.
New diocesan Net Zero Church Buildings Officer to support churches
25th November 2025
The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to help make their buildings more efficient and supporting them in reaching their Net Zero Carbon emissions targets.
