New Church Army Evangelist in our diocese commissioned
First published on: 15th July 2026A new Church Army Evangelist serving ministries in the diocese has been commissioned at a service recently.
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New Festival of Creation in Christ approved at General Synod
First published on: 14th July 2026General Synod members have approved a new annual Festival of Creation in Christ and considered a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops at the most recent session in York.
Children read Mark's gospel to celebrate translation of Bible into English
First published on: 13th July 2026Children from Hawes Primary School in Upper Wensleydale in the Ripon area commemorated the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale printing the Bible into English by reading Mark's gospel together in St Margaret's Hawes.
Abbey Grange celebrate all with Culture Day attended by Bishop Arun
First published on: 10th July 2026Abbey Grange Church of England Academy recently held a Culture Day to celebrate all the cultures of people at the school, attended by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall.
Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrate year of service
First published on: 9th July 2026Our Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrated their year of service at a gathering at St Matts Burley on Wednesday, July 8.
Pride Church Leeds to celebrate special weekend
First published on: 10th July 2026Pride Church Leeds will mark the 20th anniversary of Leeds Pride Festival next week with a special celebration at Leeds Minster.
Thornhill mining disaster commemorated with new memorial and community gala
First published on: 8th July 2026The tragic deaths of 139 miners in Thornhill were marked with the unveiling of a restored mining wheel in Thornhill Rectory Park and a community gala on Saturday, July 4.
Abbey Grange celebrate successful Ofsted inspection
First published on: 7th July 2026Abbey Grange Church of England Academy in the Leeds area is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection outcome, with inspectors recognising the school’s strong standards, inclusive culture and ambitious provision for all pupils.
New deacons ordained to begin ministry across diocese
First published on: 6th July 2026Ten new deacons were ordained at a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 4, and began their ministry at churches across the diocese.
Leeds school embrace their local church
First published on: 3rd July 2026Some 300 pupils from Rawdon St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in the Leeds area celebrated St Peter’s Day by hosting a massive school picnic before a ‘clipping the church’ ceremony, a tradition dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.
