St Luke's Swarcliffe celebrates first service in new parish
First published on: 16th September 2026Thanks to the launch of a new parish in East Leeds, thousands of people will be able to engage with the Church of England in their area.
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Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices begin year of service
First published on: 15th September 2026September brings the start of school and university, and, for the Intern Team at the Diocese of Leeds, the start of a new year for our interns and Mission Apprentices.
New resources to help churches mark Disability Awareness Sunday
First published on: 14th September 2026Churches across the country and beyond will be marking Disability Awareness Sunday on September 20 or September 27.
Bishop Toby tours diocese as he prepares to become new Bishop of Leeds
First published on: 11th September 2026The Rt Revd Toby Howarth, the next Bishop of Leeds, recently spent a day meeting people and visiting places across the diocese as he prepares to take up his new role.
Bishops send greetings to Jewish community for Rosh Hashanah
First published on: 11th September 2026The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds have sent warm greetings to Jewish friends and colleagues as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
Sports chaplaincy a real missional opportunity, says YCCC chaplain
First published on: 9th September 2026Summer is cricket season, and Bishop Chris Edmondson, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, is a firm believer in bringing sports and Christianity together.
Nominations close for General Synod elections
First published on: 8th September 2026New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and nominations for the elections have closed.
Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton
First published on: 2nd September 2026Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlighting some of the places in our diocese that are very special for many, and today are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places and two episcopal areas of the diocese, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Pilgrim Places: Parcevall Hall
First published on: 26th August 2026Many of us have special ‘Pilgrim Places’ - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We are spotlighting some of the spots in our Diocese that are very special for many both locally and from further afield, beginning with our own diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall, near Appletreewick in Wharfedale.
Bridging gaps with a family fun day
First published on: 25th August 2026Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other.
