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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.

 

The Bishop of Leeds,
The Rt Revd Nick Baines.

Latest News

Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod

16th June 2025

New responsibilities, Barnabas and Living in Love and Faith were all on the agenda at our June Synod meeting, where Bishop Nick gave his last Presidential Address as Bishop of Leeds.

Bishop Nick tells of confidence and gratitude in his last address to Synod

14th June 2025

Bishop Nick will “hand over the reins” of the diocese with great confidence, he assured the June meeting of Synod in his final Presidential Address.

Murder mystery helps Ripon area church raise money and engage with community

10th June 2025

One of our Ripon area churches has been transformed to play host to a church murder mystery, bringing the community into the building and raising money as well.

Bishop Malcolm ordained and consecrated as new Bishop of Wakefield

11th June 2025

The Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain was ordained and consecrated on Wednesday, June 11, the feast day of Barnabas, and will take up his role as Bishop of Wakefield shortly.

Every Good Work helps young people meet God and serve their community

10th June 2025

Young people in the Wakefield area have been learning about the Christian faith and helping out in their community, as part of a course run by the Every Good Work project.

Confident Christians and supporters abseil in aid of vital church improvements

10th June 2025

Skipton's heart was in its mouth as confident Christians, residents and visitors took part in a Leap of Faith fundraising event in support of Holy Trinity Church.

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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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