News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Dramatic church trail guides schoolchildren through the Easter story

First published on: 29th March 2023

Children and staff at Bramley St Peter's Primary School have been immersed in the story of Easter this week, thanks to a dramatic Story Trail at their church.

Weapons Disposal Bins installed with the help of Churches Together in Leeds

First published on: 28th March 2023

Leaders of Chapeltown and Harehills Churches Together have come together to help tackle and reduce violent crime in Leeds with the installation of two specialist weapons disposal bins.

Church 'writes its own poem' to help raise cash

First published on: 22nd March 2023

Church warden Trees Fewster has penned a poem as if written by her church to highlight its need for funds

Bradford interfaith work celebrated at awards ceremony

First published on: 22nd March 2023

Excellent interfaith work in the Bradford area has been celebrated at a recent awards ceremony.

Workshops share new ideas for heating our churches

First published on: 22nd March 2023

Despite the intervention of North Yorkshire snow, some 40 people from 25 parishes attended two heating workshops at Embsay on Saturday, March 18.

Yorkshire Dales church transformed after twelve years of fundraising and care

First published on: 21st March 2023

Following an extensive programme of restoration, repair and facility upgrades, a picturesque Yorkshire Dales Grade II* listed church continues to welcome and serve the local community.

Let's be drawn by hope, together, says Bishop Nick at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 18th March 2023

How we recognise God's presence in our complicated and imperfect world, and reflect that hope back into the world together, was the topic of the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds' presidential address at the most recent Diocesan Synod.

Faith and confidence enable vital improvements to one of our churches

First published on: 17th March 2023

Faith and determination supported parishioners at St John the Baptist, Low Bentham as they successfully improved their church for the community

Mothers' Union looks to celebrate caregivers this Mothering Sunday

First published on: 14th March 2023

Mothering Sunday is coming up, and the Mothers’ Union are asking people to support the perseverance of mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other important female caregivers across the world.

Digital Giving Project shows success in churches across diocese

First published on: 14th March 2023

Churches across the diocese have been taking advantage of new ways to raise funds, thanks to the successful rollout of the Digital Giving Project.