Diocese of Leeds
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Some photos from the start of Youth Camp. @leeds.anglican.org www.holynativity.co.uk/youthcamp2026/
Youth Camp - Holy Nativity Church
Holy Nativity’s Youth Group have had a fantastic time at camp. A whole week experiencing life in nature on the North Yorkshire Moors. Everyone loved catching the steam train to Whitby. One of the Ch...
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Twelve people from the Diocese of Leeds, including the Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield, stood shoulder to shoulder (bega kwa bega) with people in the church in Tanzania on a recent visit to the country. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Diocese of Leeds stands shoulder to shoulder with church in Tanzania - Diocese of Leeds
Twelve people from the Diocese of Leeds, including the Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield, stood shoulder to shoulder (bega kwa bega) with people in the church in Tanzania on a recent vi...
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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. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Christ Church New Mill to share net zero learning on Saturday, September 19 - Diocese of Leeds
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...
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We have a new Bishop! We are delighted that Downing Street has announced this morning that the Rt Rev Dr Toby Howarth has been approved by the King as the nomination to be the second Bishop of Leeds. Bishop Toby has been Area Bishop of Bradford since 2014 and Acting Bishop of Leeds since last year.
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. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Minsters in diocese help students study and conserve church monuments - Diocese of Leeds
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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The team from the Diocese of Leeds made a full contribution to the most recent meeting of General Synod in York. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Team Leeds make good showing at most recent meeting of General Synod - Diocese of Leeds
The team from the Diocese of Leeds made a full contribution to the most recent meeting of General Synod in York.
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This July a group of twelve from the Diocese of Leeds will travel to Tanzania in East Africa to spend time in our link dioceses of Mara, Rorya and Tarime. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
First visit to Tanzania from our diocese since 2020 to go ahead - Diocese of Leeds
This July a group of twelve from the Diocese of Leeds will travel to Tanzania in East Africa to spend time in our link dioceses of Mara, Rorya and Tarime.
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A new Church Army Evangelist serving ministries in the diocese has been commissioned at a service recently. Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
New Church Army Evangelist in our diocese commissioned - Diocese of Leeds
A new Church Army Evangelist serving ministries in the diocese has been commissioned at a service recently.
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General Synod members have approved a new annual Festival of Creation in Christ and considered a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops at the most recent session in York. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
New Festival of Creation in Christ approved at General Synod - Diocese of Leeds
General Synod members have approved a new annual Festival of Creation in Christ and considered a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops at the most recent session in York.
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Children from Hawes Primary School in Upper Wensleydale in the Ripon area commemorated the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale printing the Bible into English by reading Mark's gospel together in St Margaret's Hawes. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Children read Mark's gospel to celebrate translation of Bible into English - Diocese of Leeds
Children from Hawes Primary School in Upper Wensleydale in the Ripon area commemorated the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale printing the Bible into English by reading Mark's gospel together in St ...
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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. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Abbey Grange celebrate all with Culture Day attended by Bishop Arun - Diocese of Leeds
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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This RECOGNISE Week, where the Church of England celebrates all who minister with children, young people and families, hear from the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds, thanking all who work in this field in the Diocese of Leeds. Watch him here ⬇️ youtu.be/RgkJLd8t6zQ?...
RECOGNISE Week - a thank you from Bishop Toby
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Pride Church Leeds will mark the 20th anniversary of Leeds Pride Festival next week with a special celebration at Leeds Minster. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Pride Church Leeds to celebrate special weekend - Diocese of Leeds
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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Our Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrated their year of service at a gathering at St Matts Burley on Wednesday, July 8. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrate year of service - Diocese of Leeds
Our Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrated their year of service at a gathering at St Matts Burley on Wednesday, July 8.
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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. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Thornhill mining disaster commemorated with new memorial and community gala - Diocese of Leeds
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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During RECOGNISE Week, our Children, Young People and Families Team have put together some tips for how we can celebrate those who work in this vital area of ministry!
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. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Abbey Grange celebrate successful Ofsted inspection - Diocese of Leeds
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 am...
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This RECOGNISE Week, we want to pray for all those who minister with children, young people and families.
Ten new deacons were ordained at a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 4, and began their ministry at churches across the diocese. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
New deacons ordained to begin ministry across diocese - Diocese of Leeds
Ten new deacons were ordained at a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 4, and began their ministry at churches across the diocese.
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We want to say a massive thank you to all those who minister with children, young people and families during this RECOGNISE Week! Hear from the Most Revd Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, as she thanks all involved. Watch her here ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/6kvAI...
The Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates Recognise Week
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Time to meet our final new deacon for this year! Meet Siaa-Liane, who will be serving her curacy at St James' Wetherby. Find out more about her here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/how-we-can-h...
Siaa Mathurin - Diocese of Leeds
It is a real privilege to introduce myself as I prepare for ordination as a deacon at Bradford Cathedral by the Diocesan Bishop. I am Siaa-Liane—though my deepest identity is firmly rooted in Jesus Ch...
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The Diocese of Leeds' Rural Ministry Forum met at Ripon Cathedral for its biannual meeting recently, looking at how churches can engage with those in rural areas on a variety of topics. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Diocesan Rural Ministry Forum helps churches engage with rural life - Diocese of Leeds
The Diocese of Leeds' Rural Ministry Forum met at Ripon Cathedral for its biannual meeting recently, looking at how churches can engage with those in rural areas on a variety of topics.
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Time to meet our penultimate new deacon! Meet Sarah, who will be serving her curacy in the United Parish of Upper Nidderdale. Find out more about her here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/how-we-can-h...
Sarah Hobbs - Diocese of Leeds
Sarah Hobbs is excited to be spending her curacy in the United Parish of Upper Nidderdale, having been sent for training from Ripon Cathedral. While studying part-time at St Hild over the past three y...
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Anglicans from across our diocese have been looking at how local churches can best support their communities in bringing people together and working to build bridges where there is division. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Bridging divides across our diocese - Diocese of Leeds
Anglicans from across our diocese have been looking at how local churches can best support their communities in bringing people together and working to build bridges where there is division.
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Time for another deacon! Meet Sam, who will be serving her curacy in the parishes of St Chad's, St Michael's and All Hallows in the Headingley area. Find out more about her here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/how-we-can-h...
Sam Clayton - Diocese of Leeds
Sam Clayton will be serving her curacy in the parishes of St Chad's, St Michael's and All Hallow's in the Headingley and All Hallow's Team in the Leeds Episcopal Area. Sam is married to Chris and the...
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Windrush Day 2026 was marked in Huddersfield with the unveiling of a tapestry sharing the history of African Caribbean people. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Windrush Day 2026 marked in Huddersfield - Diocese of Leeds
Windrush Day 2026 was marked in Huddersfield with the unveiling of a tapestry sharing the history of African Caribbean people.
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Today, meet Megan, who will be serving her curacy in the benefice of Horbury Junction, Middlestown, Overton & Netherton! Find out more about her here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/how-we-can-h...
Megan Thornton - Diocese of Leeds
Hi I’m Megan. I am looking forward to serving the people of Horbury Junction, Middlestown, Overton and Netherton as Assistant Curate under the care of Revd Hannah Hobday.
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We had new priests ordained over the weekend! Here they are at their pre-ordination retreat at the Briery in Ilkley.
There’s just one week to go until the Church of England’s RECOGNISE Week, where churches across the country will be celebrating everyone involved in ministry with children, young people and families. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
RECOGNISE Week starts on Monday, July 6 - Diocese of Leeds
There’s just one week to go until the Church of England’s RECOGNISE Week, where churches across the country will be celebrating everyone involved in ministry with children, young people and families.
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