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And the Oscar goes to...a new cinema club that's growing church

First published on: 19th March 2024

New people are coming to church services, thanks to a recently-launched community cinema club.

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Joyful celebration of 150 years of faith and community held in Bellerby

First published on: 19th March 2024

A joyful Sunday morning was had in Bellerby in the Benefice of Leyburn and Bellerby in the Ripon area recently, celebrating 150 years of important community and faith in the area.

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Small grants available for new congregations

First published on: 19th March 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to open up our small grants programme for new congregations, supporting new ventures to reach those not yet part of church.

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Synod affirms our commitment to God's Creation and His people

First published on: 18th March 2024

Affirming our commitment to God’s Creation and the people in it were the topics of this weekend’s Diocesan Synod.

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Public pledge to not invest in fossil fuels is backed by Diocesan Synod

First published on: 18th March 2024

Our commitment to action on climate change has been reinforced by Synod with an overwhelming vote against diocesan investment in fossil fuel businesses.

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The importance of our global Christian links affirmed by Synod

First published on: 18th March 2024

Work to nurture and grow global Christian relationships through our network of Link Dioceses has been endorsed by Synod.

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Engage with a troubled world in faithful hope, Bishop Nick urges Synod

First published on: 16th March 2024

In a world where news reports swing violently between troubling subjects, Christians must engage hopefully with reality, not turn away, Bishop Nick urged Diocesan Synod today.

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New resources to help parishes with funding for net zero projects

First published on: 14th March 2024

Churches looking to reduce their carbon emissions have received a boost, with new resources to help parishes find funding for their projects.

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A little Lenten laughter comes to the Dales

First published on: 14th March 2024

Priest, writer and regular BBC Radio 2 contributor Revd Matt Woodcock, is visiting the Dales to put a little laughter into Lent.

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God's Creation to be celebrated at Wild Flower Festival

First published on: 13th March 2024

One of our Ripon area churches is highlighting the beauty and preciousness of God’s creation, by hosting a Wild Flower Festival.

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