Palm Sunday procession packs Skipton at start of Holy Week
First published on: 3rd April 2023Hordes of people gathered in Skipton to watch or take part in the town’s Palm Sunday Procession.
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People of all faiths gather for community Iftar in Pendle
First published on: 31st March 2023Some 300 people of different faiths came together for the first ever community Iftar to held in Barnoldswick in our Ripon Episcopal Area.
Workshops share new ideas for heating our churches
First published on: 22nd March 2023Despite the intervention of North Yorkshire snow, some 40 people from 25 parishes attended two heating workshops at Embsay on Saturday, March 18.
Yorkshire Dales church transformed after twelve years of fundraising and care
First published on: 21st March 2023Following an extensive programme of restoration, repair and facility upgrades, a picturesque Yorkshire Dales Grade II* listed church continues to welcome and serve the local community.
Faith and confidence enable vital improvements to one of our churches
First published on: 17th March 2023Faith and determination supported parishioners at St John the Baptist, Low Bentham as they successfully improved their church for the community
Ripon Cathedral launches public consultation
First published on: 13th March 2023The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral, the cathedral’s governing body, has opened a public consultation on its proposed new Constitution and Statutes – the documents which describe how the cathedral is run.
Iona Community's John Bell leads day of joyful song in the Dales
First published on: 3rd March 2023John Bell of the Iona Community leads a joyful day of song at St Alkelda's, Giggleswick
Church open morning to show off electric heaters
First published on: 9th February 2023One of our Ripon area churches is looking to reduce their emissions and keep people warm, and is sharing their findings with the diocese.
A Generosity Week enables organ repair in Ripon area church
First published on: 8th February 2023One of our Ripon churches has been celebrating the generosity of their congregation, which has allowed them to repair their organ.
Honorary Canons are installed at Ripon Cathedral
First published on: 31st January 2023A range of Honorary Canons have been installed at Ripon Cathedral in recognition of their service and dedication to the diocese.
