St Luke's Swarcliffe celebrates first service in new parish
First published on: 16th September 2026Thanks to the launch of a new parish in East Leeds, thousands of people will be able to engage with the Church of England in their area.
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Coming together to share 'Signs of Resurrection' in Skipton Deanery
First published on: 30th July 2026Christians from across Skipton Deanery came together earlier this month to celebrate and share their 'Signs of Resurrection' - ways in which Christ is alive in our rural communities.
Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrate year of service
First published on: 9th July 2026Our Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrated their year of service at a gathering at St Matts Burley on Wednesday, July 8.
Young people in Wakefield learn more about Jesus through Every Good Work
First published on: 25th June 2026Young people in the city of Wakefield are learning more about Jesus as part of a course run through Every Good Work.
Barnabas, racial justice, nationalism and more on agenda of Diocesan Synod
First published on: 15th June 2026Our 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.
Work on church grafting and revitalisation in Leeds begins
First published on: 3rd June 2026Work 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.
Kairos Church in Harrogate becomes Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite BMO
First published on: 2nd June 2026Kairos 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 2026The 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.
Diocese gives more support to Children, Young People and Families ministry
First published on: 6th May 2026The Diocese of Leeds is expanding its support for Children, Young People and Families ministry thanks to recent funding awarded by the national church.
Archbishop of York visits diocese to share Lord's Prayer
First published on: 30th April 2026The 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.
