Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2024 data
First published on: 27th May 2025The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is open until Monday, June 30 for churches to enter energy use from 2024.
News and Communications
Count nature's blessings during Love Your Burial Ground Week
First published on: 21st May 2025Love Your Burial Ground Week means hundreds of church communities across the country will take part in a week-long nature count to monitor and celebrate the biodiversity in churchyards.
New hostel for walkers and cyclists opens in a former church
First published on: 20th May 2025St Michael's Lodge in Hudswell, near Richmond is opening its doors as a new hostel for walkers and cyclists on Saturday.
Leeds vicar to swim the Channel for charity - in his local pool
First published on: 19th May 2025Revd Phil Arnold, vicar of Christ Church Upper Armley, will swim the 21 miles of the English Channel, in his local pool in aid of vital church building improvements.
Faith and civic leaders call for peace between India and Pakistan
First published on: 13th May 2025Faith and civic leaders across our diocese have jointly called for peace between India and Pakistan during a time of heightened tension.
Self-love in a Christian context examined in new book by Honorary Bishop Chris
First published on: 13th May 2025Christian attitudes towards self-love in the modern world are explored in a new book co-authored by one of our Honorary Bishops, the Rt Revd Chris Edmondson.
Explore Vocations Together at new events across diocese
First published on: 14th May 2025A new series of events will help people across the diocese find out more about their vocations.
Diocesan Internship Scheme applications open to all for 2025/26
First published on: 13th May 2025Applications are open for our Diocesan Internship Scheme for 2025/26, and we want to encourage a whole range of people to apply.
Cricket and Christianity meet seamlessly says YCCC's chaplain Bishop Chris
First published on: 9th May 2025Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, Bishop Chris Edmondson has explained the value of his role ahead of National Sports Sunday this weekend.
The arrival of a new Pope is a joyful moment for Christians, says Bishop Nick
First published on: 9th May 2025The Rt Revd Nick Baines has described the election of the new Pope as a joyful occasion for all Christians.
