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Christ Church New Mill to share net zero learning on Saturday, September 19

First published on: 18th August 2026

As part of a national Demonstrator Project, one of our churches in the Huddersfield area will be sharing all that they have learned about reaching net zero at a Demonstrator Day on Saturday, September 19.

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Huddersfield Area Vicar lunches at Lambeth Palace

First published on: 29th July 2026

Vicar of Mixenden and Illingworth Revd Robb Sutherland enjoyed a visit to Lambeth Palace last week for lunch with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally.

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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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Thornhill mining disaster commemorated with new memorial and community gala

First published on: 8th July 2026

The tragic deaths of 139 miners in Thornhill were marked with the unveiling of a restored mining wheel in Thornhill Rectory Park and a community gala on Saturday, July 4.

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Windrush Day 2026 marked in Huddersfield

First published on: 30th June 2026

Windrush Day 2026 was marked in Huddersfield with the unveiling of a tapestry sharing the history of African Caribbean people.

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Sacred Neighbours event brings people of faith together in Huddersfield

First published on: 19th May 2026

People from different faiths and backgrounds from across the Huddersfield area recently gathered at Huddersfield Parish Church to discuss community and the challenges faced by all.

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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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St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep

First published on: 12th May 2026

St Lucius’ Farnley Tyas have recently hosted a highly successful ‘Crafty Swop Shop’ to support their twinned parish of Rorya in Tanzania.

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Holy Nativity Mixenden celebrate new altar frontal

First published on: 23rd March 2026

Holy Nativity Mixenden have recently celebrated their new altar frontal at one of their monthly Rock Mass services, for which the new frontal was designed.

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