Special online Christmas service for those affected by cancer
First published on: 30th November 2023A Christian spiritual support network founded by one of our curates is hosting a special online Christmas service for those affected by cancer.
News and Communications
Bradford Cathedral gets Silver Eco Award
First published on: 29th November 2023On the eve of COP28, Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.
Follow the Star: Join the Song single released by CofE
First published on: 27th November 2023The Church of England has released a Christmas single, as part of a campaign encouraging people to come to church, sing carols, and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
Children's Commissioner for England praises our school leaders
First published on: 24th November 2023Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza and renowned Christian broadcaster John Bell were among key note speakers who have praised the work of our diocesan school leaders at a special conference.
Bishop Arun's Advent book is a fresh guide through the coming season
First published on: 21st November 2023‘Stick With Love’, the thought-provoking Advent book by Bishop Arun, will help guide people through the fast-coming season with readings and rich reminders of the love of Christ that unites every tongue, tribe and nation in our diverse global church.
100 not out - our Director of Vocations has done a ton of churches
First published on: 21st November 2023Derek Walmsley, our Director of Ordinands and Vocations, is celebrating eight years in his role and has now preached about vocation in one hundred churches across our diocese.
Faith voices in the North to be shared
First published on: 21st November 2023Prompted by the recent launch of the Archbishop of York’s Faith in the North initiative, the husband of our Bishop Smitha is recording local voices talking about their faith journeys.
Church of England offers its first real Advent Calendar
First published on: 21st November 2023The Church of England has released its first ever printed Advent Calendar, inviting people to put the birth of Jesus at the heart of their Christmas preparations.
Churches across diocese give people a Warm Welcome this winter
First published on: 20th November 2023Churches across the Diocese of Leeds are opening their doors this winter as part of the “Warm Welcome” campaign which aims to address the issues of the cost of living crisis, as well as countering loneliness and isolation.
Vicar of Oxenhope to be our new Archdeacon of Pontefract
First published on: 20th November 2023The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Cat Thatcher, currently Vicar of Oxenhope, will be the new Archdeacon of Pontefract.
