Fellowship and fun at Bolton Abbey for visitors from Bradford
First published on: 19th August 2025Close links between an inner-city church and Bolton Abbey, on the banks of the River Wharfe, prompted a special coach trip for families this summer.
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Church bellringing extravaganza creates community fun weekend
First published on: 25th July 2025A bell-ringing extravaganza has taken place at one of our churches as part of Bradford City of Culture 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.
New deacons ordained at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 30th June 2025Thirteen new deacons were ordained at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday, June 28 at a joyful service of celebration.
Sorted youth community in Bradford marks 20th birthday
First published on: 24th June 2025A youth community which has seen thousands of Bradford’s young people inspired and empowered is celebrating its 20th birthday.
Mission Apprentices and Interns celebrate serving churches and communities
First published on: 18th June 2025Some 60 people gathered at Fountains Church on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate and give thanks for our Bradford Mission Apprentices and Diocesan Interns, celebrating all that God has done in and through them during the time they have been serving their churches.
Dales river baptisms for 16 worshippers from Bradford
First published on: 28th May 2025Baptisms in the River Wharfe at Burnsall Park took place for 16 worshippers from St John’s, Bowling, during the recent sunny weather.
Ofsted inspectors praise one of our primary schools for its community role
First published on: 28th May 2025One of our Bradford primary schools in Bradford has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for being "at the very heart of its local community".
Explore Vocations Together at new events across diocese
First published on: 14th May 2025A new series of events will help people across the diocese find out more about their vocations.
St Andrew's Kildwick to celebrate VE Day with picnic
First published on: 22nd April 2025One of our Bradford area parishes will be using the May Day Bank Holiday to go back to the 1940s and mark VE Day, as well as raise funds to support work on their church bells.
