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Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton

2nd September 2026

Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlighting some of the places in our diocese that are very special for many, and today are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places and two episcopal areas of the diocese, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Churches in diocese supported to make church more accessible to young people

26th August 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is excited to be working with Growing Hope to pilot new Accessibility Training and an Accessibility Award scheme to help our churches be more accessible to children and young people with Additional Needs.

Pilgrim Places: Parcevall Hall

26th August 2026

Many of us have special ‘Pilgrim Places’ - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We are spotlighting some of the spots in our Diocese that are very special for many both locally and from further afield, beginning with our own diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall, near Appletreewick in Wharfedale.

Ripon Cathedral choirs celebrate 30 years with Alumni Reunion Evensong

25th August 2026

Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ripon Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir.

Bridging gaps with a family fun day

25th August 2026

Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other.

Diocese of Leeds stands shoulder to shoulder with church in Tanzania

25th August 2026

Twelve people from the Diocese of Leeds, including the Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield, stood shoulder to shoulder (bega kwa bega) with people in the church in Tanzania on a recent visit to the country.

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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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