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Young Christians considering ministry are invited to Step Forward 2019

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 15/01/2019 - 16:36

Young Christians thinking about ordination are invited to this year's Step Forward event at Bishopthorpe Palace York, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. This is a day for anyone aged 18 to 30 considering...

How I heard God's call

In the first of a series of new videos from the Vocations department, three assistant curates, Abbie, Rolf and Erik , share their stories of how they felt 'called' to ordained ministry in the Church of England. This September 2018 eleven people across the diocese have started training for ministry - read about them here If you are interested in exploring your vocation or finding out more visit our vocation pages on the Diocese of Leeds website here

A younger crowd start training for ordination

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 27/09/2018 - 12:17

In the Diocese, a younger crowd of eleven new people have started training for ordination. The Church of England has been actively trying to recruit younger people to explore ordination. As a result...

The Diocesan Intern Scheme is launched in Leeds

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 24/09/2018 - 16:17

This September has seen the launch of the Diocesan Internship Scheme. For the past ten years there has been an internship scheme running at St George's Church in Leeds, but this year the opportunity...

Bishop Nick reveals his faith journey to potential new clergy

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 19/07/2018 - 14:12

Some thirty people met at the Leeds Office this week to hear Bishop Nick share the story of his journey to being a vicar. Those gathered were all exploring their possible vocations and came from all...

'Raring to go', eighteen men and women are ordained as deacons

Submitted by john-carter on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 10:17

Eighteen men and women have begun ministry as deacons in parish churches across the diocese following two joyful services held on Saturday 30 June in Ripon Cathedral led by the Anglican Bishop of...

Nineteen new "Ambassadors of Christ" ordained across our diocese

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 25/06/2018 - 13:22

Priests are ambassadors of Christ, both servants and followers of God - and will also be asked for their expertise on every aspect of humanity, said Bishop Tony at one of the five priesting services...

‘Inspirational’ and ‘amazing’ – warm appreciation for Lay Conference

Submitted by john-carter on Sun, 10/06/2018 - 10:26

“It was an excellent day with inspirational speakers. Thank you to all the organisers. My expectations were greatly exceeded.” (Linda Collingwood) “Thank you for an amazing, God-centred day at #...

Pray for our 19 new priests and 18 upcoming deacons

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 05/06/2018 - 13:23

The diocese is being encouraged to pray for its new deacons and priests, being ordained at ongoing ‘Petertide’ services. An ‘Ember card’ has been published to be downloaded and used to pray for the...

Young adults Celebrate Thy Kingdom Come with Archbishop John Sentamu

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 17/05/2018 - 10:03

Young adults from across Leeds and beyond came together at Holy Trinity, Boar Lane, Leeds to celebrate Thy Kingdom Come with Archbishop John Sentamu. The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu who began...

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