‘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...

Together in Faith- the Diocesan Lay Conference

Together in Faith is a unique opportunity for lay people throughout the Diocese of Leeds to come together to learn, share and be inspired.

Lay church members from every corner of the diocese will meet on Saturday 9th June at the Harrogate Convention Centre. They will hear from a range of stimulating speakers and learn of the latest plans for the diocese to support and encourage lay people. Every participant should leave refreshed, renewed and affirmed in their efforts to live out their faith in their parishes, schools and workplaces.

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...

How are you called?

Submitted by jane-bower on Mon, 05/03/2018 - 18:13

Celebrating our lay people is in the DNA of our diocesan vision here in Leeds with the first ever Lay Conference planned this June to be held at the Harrogate Convention Centre. Lay ministry was a...

Warm cloak sought by chilled trainee verger

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 02/03/2018 - 11:33

Braced against the chill, but needing a warm cloak, trainee verger Jordan Parker from Castleford is seeking a well-deserved donation. Seventeen-year-old Jordan, who has secured a place on the...

Encounter

The Diocese of Leeds is delighted to announce a new Ministry Experience Scheme for people aged 18-29 years beginning in September 2018. We have opportunities for up to 6 participants to...

Trainee vicar becomes chaplain to the waterways

Submitted by john-carter on Mon, 29/01/2018 - 16:46

One of the Diocese of Leeds’ trainee priests has become the first Anglican chaplain to the northern canal network. Debbie Nouwen, a highly experienced boater with many years of experience living...

Leeds School of Ministry

Leeds School of Ministry is part of YTEP, the Yorkshire Theological Education Partnership and provides theological training for lay ministers across the Diocese...

Double Deacon Day - twenty new curates ordained at two services

Submitted by chris-freeman on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 20:09

Welcome to life in the borderlands between church and the secular world was the message to 20 deacons ordained at Bradford Cathedral. "Those borderlands are where Jesus spent much of his time and are...

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