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Sustainable Church Flowers backed by General Synod and our diocese

First published on: 18th March 2026

General Synod recently backed a motion encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible as part of the Sustainable Church Flowers movement.

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Barnabas, Parish Share, safeguarding and more on busy Synod agenda

First published on: 17th March 2026

Safeguarding, the importance of Parish Share, our Barnabas work and the rise of Christian nationalism were all on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.

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Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation

First published on: 16th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.

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Bishop Nick Baines releases report into future of Europe

First published on: 13th March 2026

During his last couple of years as the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines conducted an inquiry into the future of Europe.

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Pilgrimage routes in the Fountains Benefice launch on Saturday, March 21

First published on: 11th March 2026

Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are to be officially launched in March.

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PCCs encouraged by Diocesan Synod to reflect on supporting clergy wellbeing

First published on: 11th March 2026

Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) from across the diocese have been asked by Diocesan Synod to reflect on the Church of England’s ‘Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy’.

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New Networking Coordinator appointed in Skipton as part of rural change project

First published on: 10th March 2026

Skipton Deanery members recently welcomed the Revd Tom Lusty as their new Networking Coordinator as part of a pilot rural change project supported by the diocese.

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Dean Philip Hobday installed as Dean of Wakefield

First published on: 9th March 2026

Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean of Wakefield.

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Schools across diocese celebrate World Book Day

First published on: 6th March 2026

Schools from across the diocese took part in World Book Day, with teachers and pupils dressing up to celebrate books and reading.

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People explore vocations together at diocesan event at Leeds Minster

First published on: 5th March 2026

People from across the diocese came together at one of our Exploring Vocations Together events at Leeds Minster to reflect on how God calls people into ministry and service.

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