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Leeds school embrace their local church

First published on: 3rd July 2026

Some 300 pupils from Rawdon St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in the Leeds area celebrated St Peter’s Day by hosting a massive school picnic before a ‘clipping the church’ ceremony, a tradition dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.

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Diocesan Rural Ministry Forum helps churches engage with rural life

First published on: 1st July 2026

The Diocese of Leeds' Rural Ministry Forum met at Ripon Cathedral for its biannual meeting recently, looking at how churches can engage with those in rural areas on a variety of topics.

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Windrush Day 2026 marked in Huddersfield

First published on: 30th June 2026

Windrush Day 2026 was marked in Huddersfield with the unveiling of a tapestry sharing the history of African Caribbean people.

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Bridging divides across our diocese

First published on: 30th June 2026

Anglicans from across our diocese have been looking at how local churches can best support their communities in bringing people together and working to build bridges where there is division.

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RECOGNISE Week starts on Monday, July 6

First published on: 29th June 2026

There’s just one week to go until the Church of England’s RECOGNISE Week, where churches across the country will be celebrating everyone involved in ministry with children, young people and families.

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John Eager appointed as new COO at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 26th June 2026

Wakefield Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of John Eager as its new Chief Operating Officer, with John set to take up the role in September 2026.

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Young people in Wakefield learn more about Jesus through Every Good Work

First published on: 25th June 2026

Young people in the city of Wakefield are learning more about Jesus as part of a course run through Every Good Work.

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Ripon Cathedral host drama about Anglican involvement in the slave trade

First published on: 24th June 2026

A drama charting the involvement of the Anglican church in the transatlantic slave trade comes to Ripon Cathedral as part of this year’s Ripon Theatre Festival.

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One week to apply for next round of Church Buildings Grants and Loans scheme

First published on: 23rd June 2026

Churches have one week to apply for funds from the next round of our Church Buildings Grants and Loans scheme.

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Bradford Cathedral appoint Dipika Kaushal as new Chief Operating Officer

First published on: 19th June 2026

Bradford Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of Dipika Kaushal as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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