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Celebrations to mark the successful renewal of St Oswald's tower

First published on: 29th April 2025

The restored tower of St Oswald’s, Askrigg, complete with new rendering, was blessed by Bishop Anna at a special event to mark the successful end of an inspiring project.

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Church grants scheme launched to kick start affordable housing plans

First published on: 29th April 2025

Parishes hoping to build affordable homes for their communities on pockets of church land – or as part of schemes such as rebuilding parish halls – are being invited to apply for grants to pay for expert advice from a new £3.2 million fund.

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Churches are positive about our online policy bank

First published on: 29th April 2025

Churches from across the diocese have been using our online policy bank more and more for the past year, and now are sharing why they find it useful.

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Churches to mark VE Day

First published on: 28th April 2025

Churches across the diocese and beyond will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, May 8.

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St Luke's Holbeck supports parents of children with additional needs

First published on: 24th April 2025

Parents of children with additional needs in the Leeds area have been getting together and helping one another as part of a support group being run by St Luke’s Holbeck.

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Celebrations of new Archdeacon, Canon Pastor and Honorary Canon at Ripon

First published on: 23rd April 2025

The Ven Dr James Theodosius, Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, was recently collated and installed at Ripon Cathedral alongside their new Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Wendy Dalrymple, and a new Honorary Canon, the Revd Canon Sue McWhinney.

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Get support with applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund this spring

First published on: 23rd April 2025

How your church can make the best application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support for building works is the topic of two upcoming support sessions hosted by the Diocese of Leeds.

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A loyal member of St George's, Leeds received Maundy Money from King Charles

First published on: 22nd April 2025

Ann Weir, an active member of St. George's, Leeds, was among honoured recipients of Maundy Money from King Charles in one of the oldest royal ceremonies.

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St Andrew's Kildwick to celebrate VE Day with picnic

First published on: 22nd April 2025

One of our Bradford area parishes will be using the May Day Bank Holiday to go back to the 1940s and mark VE Day, as well as raise funds to support work on their church bells.

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Easter thoughts from Bishop Nick on this most special day

First published on: 20th April 2025

As we celebrate the risen Jesus, The Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written an Easter reflection for this most special of days.

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