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Bishop Arun calls on Christians to “reclaim the flag and the faith"

First published on: 18th September 2025

The Rt Revd Arun Arora, the Church of England’s co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice and Bishop of Kirkstall, has called upon Christians “to reclaim both the flag and the faith that is being desecrated by those who would use both to divide us as a nation.”

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New Mission Apprentices start their year of service

First published on: 17th September 2025

Twenty Mission Apprentices have started their year of service across the Bradford and Leeds areas.

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Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant helps St Wilfrid's Harrogate with LED lights

First published on: 16th September 2025

Thanks to a Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Fund grant, St Wilfrid’s Harrogate have been able to make changes to their lighting on their path to net zero, and there are still grants available.

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Churches encouraged to mark Fairtrade Fortnight and Do It Fair

First published on: 12th September 2025

Churches across the diocese are being encouraged to engage with this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, ‘Do It Fair’.

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Ripon area parishes use Compass to plan next steps

First published on: 12th September 2025

Parishes in one of our Ripon area deaneries have been making use of our Compass tool to help plan their mission for the future.

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Kirkheaton Church becomes more accessible thanks to Parish Grants Scheme

First published on: 11th September 2025

One of our Huddersfield area churches has used the small projects funding stream of the Parish Grants Scheme to make a small change to the accessibility of their parish centre, which has made a big difference to those who use it.

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Churches encouraged to make Great Switch for Creation

First published on: 10th September 2025

During this Season of Creation, the Church of England is encouraging all churches to consider switching to a green energy tariff as part of a campaign for there to be a Great Switch for Creation.

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Vacancy in See online meeting on Thursday, September 11

First published on: 9th September 2025

The next stage of our Vacancy in See process is underway, with an open online forum being held on Thursday, September 11, at 6pm.

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Yorkshire Churches Day to be celebrated on Saturday, September 13

First published on: 3rd September 2025

Churches across the diocese and beyond will be celebrating Yorkshire Churches Day on Saturday, September 13.

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St Michael's East Ardsley use Compass to plan their next steps in mission

First published on: 2nd September 2025

One of our Leeds area churches has used our Compass tool to help develop their next steps in mission.

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