Confident Christians
Confident Christians

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

Revd Peter Gunstone appointed as Canon Precentor of Carlisle Cathedral

13th January 2025

​​​​​​​The Revd Peter Gunstone has been appointed as a Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Carlisle Cathedral, it has been announced today.

Warm Welcomes in freezing weather for people at their local church hall

8th January 2025

Snow and ice didn’t stop local people getting Warm Welcomes at St Agnes, Burmantofts on Monday, thanks to very dedicated volunteers.

School of Sanctuary status achieved by one of our primary schools

8th January 2025

St Stephen’s CofE Primary School, Bradford is proud to announce its official recognition as a School of Sanctuary, reaffirming its commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all students.

Three Snow Kings of Wensleydale are...thanks to church youngsters!

6th January 2025

The snow fell deep and crisp in the heart of Wensleydale, where wise children who worship regularly at St Alkelda's Church in Middleham made their own rather chilly “Three Kings” to mark Epiphany Sunday.

Cathedral organ recitals help launch Bradford City of Culture 2025

3rd January 2025

Bradford Cathedral's free organ recitals return next week to kick off City of Culture 2025 with a Music in Times of War theme.

We can find hope in the darkness, says Bishop Nick

19th December 2024

​​​​​​​How we find hope in the difficulties of today's world is the topic of Bishop Nick's Christmas message for 2024.

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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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