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New worshipping community celebrates as 13 people are confirmed

First published on: 30th October 2024

13 members of The Feast, a new worshipping community built around a shared meal in Seacroft, Leeds have been confirmed by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall. 

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New Rural Change Enabler to help parishes think about rural ministry

First published on: 26th September 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be commissioning a new Rural Change Enabler, who will be helping parishes and the wider diocese think about new ways of doing ministry in our rural areas.

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Barnabas helps people and churches with their goals

First published on: 4th September 2024

This year Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has been supporting people and their church buildings across the whole diocese.

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Church Buildings Grants scheme round 3 is open

First published on: 3rd September 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the third round of our Church Buildings Grants scheme is now open.

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Strong platforms built through Barnabas to support clergy and lay leaders

First published on: 28th August 2024

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has built strong platforms during its first year from which to support our clergy and lay leaders in many ways.

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More than a quarter of parishes engage with Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

First published on: 21st August 2024

More than 25 percent of our parishes have engaged with Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence since we were granted national funding just over a year ago.

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New round of small grants for new congregations

First published on: 24th July 2024

The diocese is happy to be able to offer new grants to those looking to start new congregations.

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First conference held for new Church Buildings Support Officers

First published on: 25th June 2024

Our new Church Buildings Support Officer Alena-Rose Douglas has reported back from a conference at Peterborough Cathedral for people in her role who are now helping churches across the country.

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Diocesan Synod tackles busy agenda in last meeting of triennium

First published on: 17th June 2024

How we continue to grow God’s Kingdom here in our region was the theme of the most recent Diocesan Synod, which took place on Saturday, June 15 in Leeds.

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Second round of Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open

First published on: 15th May 2024

After pledging some £46,000 already, the Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce the second round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme is open.

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