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Bishop Nick tells of confidence and gratitude in his last address to Synod

First published on: 14th June 2025

Bishop Nick will “hand over the reins” of the diocese with great confidence, he assured the June meeting of Synod in his final Presidential Address.

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Bishop Malcolm ordained and consecrated as new Bishop of Wakefield

First published on: 11th June 2025

The Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain was ordained and consecrated on Wednesday, June 11, the feast day of Barnabas, and will take up his role as Bishop of Wakefield shortly.

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Murder mystery helps Ripon area church raise money and engage with community

First published on: 11th June 2025

One of our Ripon area churches has been transformed to play host to a church murder mystery, bringing the community into the building and raising money as well.

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Confident Christians and supporters abseil in aid of vital church improvements

First published on: 10th June 2025

Skipton's heart was in its mouth as confident Christians, residents and visitors took part in a Leap of Faith fundraising event in support of Holy Trinity Church.

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Every Good Work helps young people meet God and serve their community

First published on: 10th June 2025

Young people in the Wakefield area have been learning about the Christian faith and helping out in their community, as part of a course run by the Every Good Work project.

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Celebrating all our amazing volunteers

First published on: 7th June 2025

This Volunteers Week, we have been celebrating some of the amazing work done by fantastic volunteers in our churches, and today we are some sharing top tips on how to recruit, retain and celebrate them.

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St John's Birkby gets new ladder for impressive spire

First published on: 6th June 2025

Eighteen places of worship, including some in our diocese, are celebrating this month after receiving over £95,000 from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT).

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Celebrating school Governors

First published on: 6th June 2025

This Volunteers Week, we are celebrating some of the excellent work done by outstanding volunteers, and today we are looking at people supporting our schools as school Governors.

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Celebrating Parish Safeguarding Officers

First published on: 5th June 2025

This Volunteers Week, we are celebrating some of the crucial work done by outstanding volunteers in our churches, and today we are looking at Parish Safeguarding Officers.

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Welcome service for new Bishop of Wakefield in September

First published on: 4th June 2025

Malcolm Chamberlain will be welcomed to the Wakefield area as new bishop at a special service on Sunday, September 28 at Wakefield Cathedral.

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