New diocesan project helps churches with maintenance
First published on: 14th October 2025How churches can better work together to help maintain their buildings has been the key focus of a recent Diocese of Leeds project: Maintenance Collectives.
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New diocesan interns begin their year of learning and service
First published on: 23rd September 2025Nine new diocesan interns have begun their new year of learning and service.
Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant helps St Wilfrid's Harrogate with LED lights
First published on: 16th September 2025Thanks to a Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Fund grant, St Wilfrid’s Harrogate have been able to make changes to their lighting on their path to net zero, and there are still grants available.
Ripon area parishes use Compass to plan next steps
First published on: 12th September 2025Parishes in one of our Ripon area deaneries have been making use of our Compass tool to help plan their mission for the future.
St James' Wetherby make good progress on net zero journey
First published on: 2nd September 2025One of our Ripon area churches has made significant progress towards becoming net zero, and are looking to share what they have learned with their local community.
Swillington Scarecrow Festival raises funds for church works
First published on: 1st September 2025St Mary’s Swillington have held the first Swillington Scarecrow Festival recently, raising much needed funds for their church’s major renovation work.
St Wilfrid's Harrogate plan for the future with our DAC
First published on: 26th August 2025A strong working relationship between our Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) and a Ripon area church has been demonstrated recently.
Faith-based puppet show project delights a former Prime Minister
First published on: 20th August 2025A children’s holiday club based on creating a performance with puppets in one of our parish churches had a visit from the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this summer.
New pilgrimage route to be launched in our diocese
First published on: 18th August 2025Exciting plans are in place for Yorkshire Churches Day on Saturday, September 13, which is a chance for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to explore the region’s places of worship and celebrate their rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Flowerpot figure of Bishop Anna welcomes everyone to famous Dales festival
First published on: 11th July 2025Talented folk in Settle have created a striking figurine of the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, the Bishop of Ripon, from flowerpots.
