Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices
First published on: 18th June 2026The Church of England has apologised for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes.
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Those ministering with children, young people and families thanked and equipped
First published on: 17th June 2026Volunteers and Children, Families and Youth workers gathered at All Saints Ilkley in the Bradford area for one of our TEND events on Saturday, June 6, to be thanked for and equipped in their vital ministry.
Vocations retreat day offered time, space and companionship
First published on: 16th June 2026A retreat day for people exploring vocation across the Diocese of Leeds offered time, space and companionship in the beautiful setting of Bolton Abbey on Saturday, June 13.
General Synod elections take place this Autumn
First published on: 17th June 2026New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and people across the diocese will be invited to stand as a candidate.
Interfaith panel at St George's highlights that we have more in common
First published on: 16th June 2026A recent interfaith panel at St George’s Leeds brought together people from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths to speak about their own experiences of faith and what their faith means to them.
Barnabas, racial justice, nationalism and more on agenda of Diocesan Synod
First published on: 15th June 2026Our Barnabas work, racial justice, nationalism and more were on the agenda at a busy meeting of Diocesan Synod on Saturday, June 13 at Holy Trinity Boar Lane.
St Oswald's Askrigg hosts conservation study day
First published on: 11th June 2026Historic building professionals from across England gathered at St Oswald's Askrigg in the Ripon area for a study day examining the conservation and repair of the church's nationally recognised tower project.
Last two weeks for churches to complete EFT and access national funding
First published on: 9th June 2026Churches across the diocese have just two weeks left to complete the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) and have the chance to access national net zero funding.
New gathering for listening, reflection and learning in UKME and GMH communities
First published on: 9th June 2026A new diocesan gathering has created space for listening, reflection, and shared learning among people from UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) and Global Majority Heritage communities.
Lay ministers from Germany explore Diocese of Leeds
First published on: 8th June 2026Over the Pentecost long weekend, 14 lay ministers from the Diocese of Hanover in Germany visited our diocese to meet with Licensed Lay Ministers and to share experiences of lay ministry.
