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Vocations retreat day offered time, space and companionship

First published on: 16th June 2026

A 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.

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Interfaith panel at St George's highlights that we have more in common

First published on: 16th June 2026

A 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.

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Barnabas, racial justice, nationalism and more on agenda of Diocesan Synod

First published on: 15th June 2026

Our 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.

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St Oswald's Askrigg hosts conservation study day

First published on: 11th June 2026

Historic 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.

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Last two weeks for churches to complete EFT and access national funding

First published on: 9th June 2026

Churches 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.

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New gathering for listening, reflection and learning in UKME and GMH communities

First published on: 9th June 2026

A new diocesan gathering has created space for listening, reflection, and shared learning among people from UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) and Global Majority Heritage communities.

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Lay ministers from Germany explore Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 8th June 2026

Over 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.

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Saying thank you to our Churchwardens

First published on: 3rd June 2026

This Volunteers Week, we want to end by saying a massive thank you to all Churchwardens across the diocese for all that they do to serve their churches.

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Ripon Cathedral host Tudor Month this June

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Ripon Cathedral are hosting a month of events delving into the intrigue, drama, and Yorkshire legacy of the Tudors during their Tudor month.

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Work on church grafting and revitalisation in Leeds begins

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Work has begun in the city of Leeds to extend our programme of church grafting and revitalisation in the area, thanks to our recent award from the national church.

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