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Leeds churches Rise to the Moment with prayer boats

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 23/09/2021 - 14:21

Churches in Leeds are Rising to the Moment this October to meet the challenge of climate change, as part of a joint Christian Aid – Young Christians Climate Network initiative. The churches are...

Sky-diving Alistair helps raise funds for urban youth project

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 26/08/2021 - 16:30

High-flying Holbeck vicar Alistair Kaye has taken to the skies to help raise cash for a Leeds-based Christian charity that works with young people in challenging circumstances. Revd Alistair of St...

Christian network supports NHS staff across the city of Leeds

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 09/08/2021 - 14:34

A Christian Network to support those working in hospitals has been set up by a member of St George’s Church in the centre of Leeds. Karen Flood, a Consultant Vascular Interventional Radiologist for...

New community workshop opens at Horsforth civic service

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 27/07/2021 - 11:53

People from across the town of Horsforth gathered in the grounds of St James’ Woodside on Sunday, July 25, to enjoy a cream tea and the Horsforth Civic Service. The event, held outdoors on the Feast...

New Diocesan intern to support youth mission in Seacroft

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 19/07/2021 - 13:16

The Diocese of Leeds is looking to recruit a new intern to help support exciting new youth mission activities happening in the Seacroft area of Leeds. This comes as the Leeds Centre for mission...

Leeds priest one of new chaplains for new Leeds Lord Mayor

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 14/07/2021 - 11:57

A Leeds parish priest is at the heart of history created by the city's Lord Mayor, who has chosen multiple chaplains from different faiths for his year of office, in acknowledgement of the city's...

Leeds Minster: ‘Noblest Among the Noble’ of the Early-Victorian Churches

The Ecclesiological Society, in partnership with the Leeds Civic Trust, are pleased to announce the launch of an important conference in Leeds Minster on Saturday, September 11 celebrating the building’s unique and influential heritage. Organisers have been working hard to ensure attendance at the conference is available either ‘live’, in the Minster, or via Zoom, and are proud to present an all-day programme of six speakers who will talk on various themes from the Minster’s multifaceted history. At 5.30pm, there will also be a specially arranged service of Evensong, sung by the outstanding choir of Leeds Minster, led by Master of the Music, Alex Woodrow. Further information and how to book can be found here.

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