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Barnabas, racial justice, nationalism and more on agenda of Diocesan Synod

First published on: 15th June 2026

Our Barnabas work, racial justice, nationalism and more were on the agenda at a busy meeting of Diocesan Synod on Saturday, June 13 at Holy Trinity Boar Lane.

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Work on church grafting and revitalisation in Leeds begins

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Work has begun in the city of Leeds to extend our programme of church grafting and revitalisation in the area, thanks to our recent award from the national church.

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Kairos Church in Harrogate becomes Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite BMO

First published on: 2nd June 2026

Kairos Network Church in the Ripon area are celebrating becoming the Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite Bishop's Mission Order.

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Diocese of Leeds developing lay leaders from underrepresented communities

First published on: 13th May 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is increasing its work to develop lay leaders from our most diverse contexts and in our most underrepresented areas, made possible by new funding awarded from the national church Diocesan Investment Programme.

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Diocese gives more support to Children, Young People and Families ministry

First published on: 6th May 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is expanding its support for Children, Young People and Families ministry thanks to recent funding awarded by the national church.

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Archbishop of York visits diocese to share Lord's Prayer

First published on: 30th April 2026

The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, has been in the Diocese of Leeds recently visiting schools and churches sharing the importance of the Lord’s Prayer, helping people to grow in their discipleship.

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Applications are open for Diocesan Internship Scheme

First published on: 22nd April 2026

Applications are open for the Leeds Diocesan Internship program for 2026/27.

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Walkingham Hill Benefice reach new children and families with Messy Church

First published on: 16th April 2026

Some of our Ripon area churches have been reaching out to children and families new to church with a new Messy Church offering, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.

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Barnabas, Parish Share, safeguarding and more on busy Synod agenda

First published on: 17th March 2026

Safeguarding, the importance of Parish Share, our Barnabas work and the rise of Christian nationalism were all on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.

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Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation

First published on: 16th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.

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