National resources to help churches mark Vocations Sunday
First published on: 6th May 2025Vocations Sunday is on Sunday, May 11, and the diocese is warmly commending resources from the Church of England to help churches mark the day.
News and Communications
Celebrations to mark the successful renewal of St Oswald's tower
First published on: 29th April 2025The restored tower of St Oswald’s, Askrigg, complete with new rendering, was blessed by Bishop Anna at a special event to mark the successful end of an inspiring project.
Church grants scheme launched to kick start affordable housing plans
First published on: 29th April 2025Parishes hoping to build affordable homes for their communities on pockets of church land – or as part of schemes such as rebuilding parish halls – are being invited to apply for grants to pay for expert advice from a new £3.2 million fund.
Churches are positive about our online policy bank
First published on: 29th April 2025Churches from across the diocese have been using our online policy bank more and more for the past year, and now are sharing why they find it useful.
Churches to mark VE Day
First published on: 28th April 2025Churches across the diocese and beyond will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, May 8.
St Luke's Holbeck supports parents of children with additional needs
First published on: 24th April 2025Parents of children with additional needs in the Leeds area have been getting together and helping one another as part of a support group being run by St Luke’s Holbeck.
Celebrations of new Archdeacon, Canon Pastor and Honorary Canon at Ripon
First published on: 23rd April 2025The Ven Dr James Theodosius, Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, was recently collated and installed at Ripon Cathedral alongside their new Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Wendy Dalrymple, and a new Honorary Canon, the Revd Canon Sue McWhinney.
Get support with applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund this spring
First published on: 23rd April 2025How your church can make the best application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support for building works is the topic of two upcoming support sessions hosted by the Diocese of Leeds.
A loyal member of St George's, Leeds received Maundy Money from King Charles
First published on: 22nd April 2025Ann Weir, an active member of St. George's, Leeds, was among honoured recipients of Maundy Money from King Charles in one of the oldest royal ceremonies.
St Andrew's Kildwick to celebrate VE Day with picnic
First published on: 22nd April 2025One of our Bradford area parishes will be using the May Day Bank Holiday to go back to the 1940s and mark VE Day, as well as raise funds to support work on their church bells.
