Archdeacon Jonathan is moving to new flocks and pastures
First published on: 17th September 2024The Ven Jonathan Gough is to retire from his role as Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven after five years of ministry in the Diocese of Leeds.
News and Communications
New series of thought-provoking events due to start at St Mark's, Harrogate
First published on: 10th September 2024A great new series of Saturday morning lectures and seminars kicks off at St Mark’s Harrogate later in September.
A shrimp, an aged tortoise and pet lovers celebrate Creationtide in the Dales
First published on: 9th September 2024A shrimp and an 80-year-old tortoise were with devoted pet lovers who gathered for a rather rainy Animal Blessing service at Burnsall on Sunday.
13 Eco Mission Enablers make public pledges to serve our diocese
First published on: 9th September 202413 Eco Mission Enablers have pledged to promote environmental projects across the diocese at a special service.
Scarecrow competition will raise valuable funds for one of our churches
First published on: 16th August 2024A host of scarecrows will help raise funds for St John's, Minskip, near Boroughbridge, on the weekend of August 31 and September 1.
Children and their teddy bears get sporty at one of our churches
First published on: 7th August 2024Children who went down to Settle Parish Church got a big surprise thanks to its very own Teddy sports day held recently.
Atheists, agnostics and all invited to Puzzle of God talks in the Dales
First published on: 7th August 2024Atheists, agnostics and religious believers from across the diocese are all invited to a series of lectures entitled the Puzzle of God to be held in a Dales church.
Sustainable flowers celebrated at Flower Festival
First published on: 22nd July 2024Beautiful flowers and protecting God’s creation were celebrated at a recent flower festival.
Diocesan Interns celebrate year of service and fun
First published on: 11th July 2024Our Diocesan Interns have celebrated a year full of learning, service and fun as this year’s cohort prepare to move on.
Farming communities are for life, not just for showtime
First published on: 3rd July 2024Prime hoggets, clean cows and cast sheep were all on sale at Leyburn Auction Mart this week, ahead of the Great Yorkshire Show and where Revd Chris Lawton is its chaplain.
