Retreats and resources for Lent shared
First published on: 27th January 2026The Diocese of Leeds and the Church of England have events, retreats and resources to help churches and individuals draw near to God and one another this Lent.
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St Oswald's Askrigg win award for work on tower
First published on: 23rd January 2026St Oswald’s Askrigg have recently won the King of Prussia Gold Medal at the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association (EASA) annual meeting held in London last week.
St Mark's Harrogate PCC complete diocesan Saving Creation Bronze course
First published on: 21st January 2026St Mark’s Harrogate recently put into action their commitment to caring for God’s creation, with nearly all 24 members of the Parochial Church Council completing the Diocese of Leeds’ Saving Creation Bronze Course.
Diocesan links with Hong Kong developed by visit
First published on: 21st January 2026Links between the Diocese of Leeds and an Anglican diocese in Hong Kong have been developed, thanks to a recent visit from the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, and the Revd David Ho Young, Rector of Moor Allerton and Shadwell.
St Mary's Todmorden open new Sunday school
First published on: 20th January 2026St Mary’s Todmorden have started a new chapter in the life of their Lower Room, by converting it into a new-look Sunday school.
Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2026
First published on: 14th January 2026The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026.
New glass doors and porch at St Mary's Wath
First published on: 13th January 2026Church members at St Mary’s Wath in the Ripon area celebrated the New Year with the official opening of their new glass doorway and the completion of a major renovation project on the surrounding stonework.
New resources to help churches mark Racial Justice Sunday on February 8
First published on: 13th January 2026Racial Justice Sunday is on Sunday, February 8, and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have created new resources to help churches mark the day, which has the theme of ‘Love Your Neighbour.’
Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral to help churches become Pilgrim Places
First published on: 12th January 2026Churches from across the diocese will be able to learn about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday, January 30.
Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt is new Interim Dean of Bradford
First published on: 9th January 2026The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as Interim Dean of Bradford for a period of three years.
