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Upper Armley Growing Faith Hub brings together church, home and school

First published on: 25th September 2026

A Growing Faith Learning Hub in the Leeds area of our diocese has been working to bring together church, home and school in developing faith in children, young people and families.

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Pilgrim Places: Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington

First published on: 25th September 2026

Twenty members of the United Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington recently have been on day pilgrimage to Whitby.

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St Luke's Swarcliffe celebrates first service in new parish

First published on: 16th September 2026

Thanks 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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Bishop Toby tours diocese as he prepares to become new Bishop of Leeds

First published on: 11th September 2026

The Rt Revd Toby Howarth, the next Bishop of Leeds, recently spent a day meeting people and visiting places across the diocese as he prepares to take up his new role.

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Sports chaplaincy a real missional opportunity, says YCCC chaplain

First published on: 9th September 2026

Summer is cricket season, and Bishop Chris Edmondson, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, is a firm believer in bringing sports and Christianity together.

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Minsters in diocese help students study and conserve church monuments

First published on: 23rd July 2026

The Diocese of Leeds recently welcomed university students from across the country as part of a training project to help widen access to the study of church monument conservation.

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New Church Army Evangelist in our diocese commissioned

First published on: 15th July 2026

A new Church Army Evangelist serving ministries in the diocese has been commissioned at a service recently.

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Abbey Grange celebrate all with Culture Day attended by Bishop Arun

First published on: 10th July 2026

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy recently held a Culture Day to celebrate all the cultures of people at the school, attended by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall.

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Pride Church Leeds to celebrate special weekend

First published on: 10th July 2026

Pride Church Leeds will mark the 20th anniversary of Leeds Pride Festival next week with a special celebration at Leeds Minster.

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Abbey Grange celebrate successful Ofsted inspection

First published on: 7th July 2026

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy in the Leeds area is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection outcome, with inspectors recognising the school’s strong standards, inclusive culture and ambitious provision for all pupils.

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