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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.

Latest News

St Oswald's Askrigg win award for work on tower

23rd January 2026

St Oswald’s Askrigg have recently won the King of Prussia Gold Medal at the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association (EASA) annual meeting held in London last week.

Diocesan links with Hong Kong developed by visit

22nd January 2026

Links between the Diocese of Leeds and an Anglican diocese in Hong Kong have been developed, thanks to a recent visit from the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, and the Revd David Ho Young, Rector of Moor Allerton and Shadwell.

St Mark's Harrogate PCC complete diocesan Saving Creation Bronze course

21st January 2026

St Mark’s Harrogate recently put into action their commitment to caring for God’s creation, with nearly all 24 members of the Parochial Church Council completing the Diocese of Leeds’ Saving Creation Bronze Course.

St Mary's Todmorden open new Sunday school

20th January 2026

St Mary’s Todmorden have started a new chapter in the life of their Lower Room, by converting it into a new-look Sunday school.

Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2026

14th January 2026

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026.

New resources to help churches mark Racial Justice Sunday on February 8

13th January 2026

Racial Justice Sunday is on Sunday, February 8, and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have created new resources to help churches mark the day, which has the theme of ‘Love Your Neighbour.’

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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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