Service on Saturday, September 2 to welcome Bishop Smitha
First published on: 24th August 2023A warm diocesan welcome will be given to the new Bishop of Huddersfield at an upcoming service at Halifax Minster.
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Church encourages sustainable living at its first ever Green Fair
First published on: 23rd August 2023How to compose the perfect compost, an expert talk on sustainable living and a children’s craft session based around St Francis of Assisi are all parts of a new Green Fair at one of our churches next month.
Solidarity with Christians attacked in Pakistan - a diocesan response
First published on: 22nd August 2023The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has issued the following statement regarding violence against Christians in Pakistan:
All things bright and Blubberhouses as church worships outdoors
First published on: 21st August 2023Brave folk in Blubberhouses who worship outdoors throughout August were blessed with beautiful weather on Sunday.
Grant scheme to improve church security extended until next month
First published on: 17th August 2023Churches that are vulnerable to hate crime now have another three weeks to apply for Government funding to install security measures.
Young people's visit to Walsingham makes a meaningful impact
First published on: 16th August 2023A youth pilgrimage to one of England’s holiest sites saw 13 youngsters from our diocese travel to Walsingham this month.
Joyful reflections on the value for all of a vital Tanzania link
First published on: 15th August 2023A recent celebration of a meaningful link between two sister parishes – one in the Calder Valley and one in Tanzania – was full of joy, prayer and personal reflections.
Stained glass celebration day at Bradford Cathedral this summer
First published on: 10th August 2023Stained Glass Summer continues across the diocese with the chance to learn about famous designer William Morris and his company’s 160-year-old creations at Bradford Cathedral.
Sex, death and Christian ethics all at a Dales church from Autumn
First published on: 7th August 2023Sex, death, war and Artificial Intelligence are on the menu at Food for Thought talks by a leading theologian to be held in one of our Dales churches starting in September.
National Church launches new projects to champion its diversity
First published on: 2nd August 2023THE Church of England has launched an initiative to encourage stronger networking between clergy, ordinands, and lay ministers and leaders of Global Majority Heritage/UK Minority Heritage (GMH/UKME).
