St Mark's Harrogate become third church in diocese to get Eco Church Gold Award
First published on: 12th March 2025St Mark’s Harrogate have become the third church in the Diocese of Leeds to achieve their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award.
News and Communications
Children delighted by journey through school's historic archive
First published on: 11th March 2025History came alive for pupils at one of our schools, who were given rare access to its centuries-old archives.
Christ Church Upper Armley celebrate 150 years of ministry
First published on: 11th March 2025One of our Leeds area churches have recently celebrated their 150th anniversary.
A hundred women gather at the first Women-Only interfaith iftar held in Leeds
First published on: 10th March 2025Women from diverse faiths, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds celebrated sisterhood during an evening of learning, celebration, and breaking of the fast at a special Women-Only Iftar in Leeds.
A plan for a song to celebrate women's ministry seeks funding
First published on: 5th March 2025A crowd-funded project to commission a song to celebrate women priests in the Church of England has been launched in our diocese.
Feedback sought for Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 4th March 2025The government is looking for feedback on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, taking into account the changes for this year.
Sweden comes to Wakefield thanks to a link visit
First published on: 4th March 2025Our longstanding link with the Diocese of Skara, Sweden, was refreshed through a recent visit by the new Bishop of Skara, Ulrica Fritzson.
People training for ministry can Experience Bradford this summer
First published on: 27th February 2025People training for ministry have the opportunity to spend two weeks learning and developing in the UK City of Culture 2025, thanks to a scheme running in the Bradford area of the Diocese of Leeds.
St Stephen's West Bowling shine God's light through their stained glass windows
First published on: 25th February 2025St Stephen’s West Bowling have been able to restore their stained glass windows, thanks in part to a grant from the diocese.
Team Leeds contribute to packed agenda at General Synod
First published on: 21st February 2025Representatives from the Diocese of Leeds took part in a range of debates at the most recent General Synod.
