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.
News and Communications
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.
Over 50 people thanked and equipped at TEND event
First published on: 8th July 2025Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.
People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements
First published on: 2nd July 2025Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.
First clergy home retrofitted to be fit for the future
First published on: 1st July 2025The first full retrofit of a clergy home to make it both greener and warmer in line with our commitment to Net Carbon Zero has been completed thanks to “fantastic” work by the diocesan Property Team.
