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Churches in diocese supported to make church more accessible to young people

First published on: 26th August 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is excited to be working with Growing Hope to pilot new Accessibility Training and an Accessibility Award scheme to help our churches be more accessible to children and young people with Additional Needs.

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Ripon Cathedral choirs celebrate 30 years with Alumni Reunion Evensong

First published on: 25th August 2026

Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ripon Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir.

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Diocese of Leeds stands shoulder to shoulder with church in Tanzania

First published on: 19th August 2026

Twelve people from the Diocese of Leeds, including the Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield, stood shoulder to shoulder (bega kwa bega) with people in the church in Tanzania on a recent visit to the country.

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Christ Church New Mill to share net zero learning on Saturday, September 19

First published on: 18th August 2026

As part of a national Demonstrator Project, one of our churches in the Huddersfield area will be sharing all that they have learned about reaching net zero at a Demonstrator Day on Saturday, September 19.

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Pilgrim Places Holy Lives: Abbey Grange CofE Academy

First published on: 7th August 2026

The Church of England is focussing on the Pilgrim Places that are special to living Holy Lives across the country this summer. In the first of a series about Pilgrim Places in our Diocese of Leeds, Abbey Grange CofE Academy in Leeds told us about the pilgrimage journeys students have been on.

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Stand for Synod!

First published on: 6th August 2026

New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and regular churchgoers are being invited to consider standing as a candidate.

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New Bishop of Leeds announced

First published on: 31st July 2026

The new Bishop of Leeds will be the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, it was announced by the Prime Minister’s office today, after the King approved his nomination for election.

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Sharing Church on Show with the Archbishop of York

First published on: 30th July 2026

The church was truly on show at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate with Christians across the diocese providing a special 'Churches on Show' tent.

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Huddersfield Area Vicar lunches at Lambeth Palace

First published on: 29th July 2026

Vicar of Mixenden and Illingworth Revd Robb Sutherland enjoyed a visit to Lambeth Palace last week for lunch with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally.

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Coming together to share 'Signs of Resurrection' in Skipton Deanery

First published on: 30th July 2026

Christians from across Skipton Deanery came together earlier this month to celebrate and share their 'Signs of Resurrection' - ways in which Christ is alive in our rural communities.

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