Diocese of Leeds

New Networking Coordinator appointed in Skipton as part of rural change project - Diocese of Leeds Skipton Deanery members recently welcomed the Revd Tom Lusty as their new Networking Coordinator as part of a pilot rural change project supported by the diocese.

Skipton Deanery members recently welcomed the Revd Tom Lusty as their new Networking Coordinator as part of a pilot rural change project supported by the diocese.

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Dean Philip Hobday installed as Dean of Wakefield - Diocese of Leeds Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean...

Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean of Wakefield.

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Schools across diocese celebrate World Book Day - Diocese of Leeds Schools from across the diocese took part in World Book Day, with teachers and pupils dressing up to celebrate books and reading.

Schools from across the diocese took part in World Book Day, with teachers and pupils dressing up to celebrate books and reading.

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People explore vocations together at diocesan event at Leeds Minster - Diocese of Leeds People from across the diocese came together at one of our Exploring Vocations Together events at Leeds Minster to reflect on how God calls people into ministry and service.

People from across the diocese came together at one of our Exploring Vocations Together events at Leeds Minster to reflect on how God calls people into ministry and service.

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Trinity Church Ossett run Messy Church thanks to diocesan grant - Diocese of Leeds Trinity Church in Ossett  in the Wakefield area have been able to launch a new Messy Church service, thanks in part to a small grant from the Diocese of Leeds.

Trinity Church in Ossett in the Wakefield area have been able to launch a new Messy Church service, thanks in part to a small grant from the Diocese of Leeds.

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God our loving Father, You pour out upon your people the Spirit of your love, as we seek your will and follow it. Be with those whose charge it is to discern the new Bishop of this Diocese. Empower them to know your will, set aside their own wants and wishes, and seek that which is good for all your people in this place. For we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Crown Nomination Commission, responsible for identifying and recommending candidates for the role of diocesan bishop, is meeting today to shortlist candidates to be the next Bishop of Leeds. Please pray for wisdom as the Commission do this important work.

Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford - Diocese of Leeds The Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt was licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford on Sunday, March 1 by the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds.

The Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt was licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford on Sunday, March 1 by the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds.

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Twelve women declare faith in Jesus at service in HMP and YOI New Hall - Diocese of Leeds Twelve women in His Majesty’s Prison and Youth Offenders Institute New Hall recently publicly affirmed their faith in Jesus through baptism and confirmation.

Twelve women in His Majesty’s Prison and Youth Offenders Institute New Hall recently publicly affirmed their faith in Jesus through baptism and confirmation.

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Prayer vigils at our cathedrals during Crown Nomination Commission meetings - Diocese of Leeds The Crown Nomination Commission for the Diocese of Leeds, the group choosing who the next Bishop of Leeds will be, starts meeting soon, and our cathedrals will be holding prayer vigils on the days of ...

The Crown Nomination Commission for the Diocese of Leeds, the group choosing who the next Bishop of Leeds will be, starts meeting soon, and our cathedrals will be holding prayer vigils on the days of their meetings.

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Diocesan Racial Justice Board meets for first time - Diocese of Leeds The Diocese of Leeds’ Racial Justice Board held its inaugural meeting at St Peter’s Huddersfield on Monday, February 9, launching a commitment to build racial justice into the fabric of the diocese.

The Diocese of Leeds’ Racial Justice Board held its inaugural meeting at St Peter’s Huddersfield on Monday, February 9, launching a commitment to build racial justice into the fabric of the diocese.

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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme closed for new applications - Diocese of Leeds The government’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has now closed, and is no longer accepting new applications.

The government’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has now closed, and is no longer accepting new applications.

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Pilgrims from across the diocese can go to Taizé this summer - Diocese of Leeds People from across the diocese will have the opportunity to spend some time in a rhythm of prayer, sharing and community this summer, as part of a pilgrimage to Taizé.

People from across the diocese will have the opportunity to spend some time in a rhythm of prayer, sharing and community this summer, as part of a pilgrimage to Taizé.

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St Mary's Allerton Bywater host 'Your Space' to connect with community - Diocese of Leeds St Mary’s the Less Allerton Bywater have been helping make their community feel more connected to their church with a new space for events, organised with the support of our Children, Young People and...

St Mary’s the Less Allerton Bywater have been helping make their community feel more connected to their church with a new space for events, organised with the support of our Children, Young People and Families Team.

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Three generations baptised at once at St Mary's Beeston - Diocese of Leeds In a "living proof" of faith, three generations stood together to be baptised during a single, powerful service at St Mary the Virgin Beeston recently.

In a "living proof" of faith, three generations stood together to be baptised during a single, powerful service at St Mary the Virgin Beeston recently.

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Promotional image from the Church of England featuring a serene landscape with flowers and hills. At the top, the text reads "Draw Near," and a Bible verse "‘Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord your God’ - Joel 2:12.

To mark the start of Lent, on #EverydayFaith, The Rev Dr Matthew Salisbury guides us through exploring how to return to God with all our heart, as Joel urges, to declare who God is and who we are before him.

Discover our daily reflections on cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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A close-up of a forehead with an ash cross marked on it.

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. ✝️

At church services today, people will have a cross of ash marked on their foreheads, to symbolise mortality and repentance.

Find a local service at AChurchNearYou.com/lentandeaster.

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Join us in prayer as we mark Ash Wednesday. 🙏

Go to https://cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

Halifax Minster Festival of Faith returns for third year - Diocese of Leeds Halifax Minster will be presenting their third Festival of Faith this year, which will run from Ash Wednesday through to Easter Day.

Halifax Minster will be presenting their third Festival of Faith this year, which will run from Ash Wednesday through to Easter Day.

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Holy Trinity Skipton become net zero Demonstrator church - Diocese of Leeds Holy Trinity Skipton have successfully secured funding from the Church of England to help them on their way to net zero carbon.

Holy Trinity Skipton have successfully secured funding from the Church of England to help them on their way to net zero carbon.

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St Agnes' Burmantofts celebrate Racial Justice Sunday - Diocese of Leeds St Agnes’ Burmantofts came alive as they celebrated Racial Justice Sunday with a special service on Sunday, February 8.

St Agnes’ Burmantofts came alive as they celebrated Racial Justice Sunday with a special service on Sunday, February 8.

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Diocese of Leeds hosts Church of England Racial Justice Sunday online service - Diocese of Leeds The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Church of England’s online service to mark Racial Justice Sunday on Sunday, February 8.

The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Church of England’s online service to mark Racial Justice Sunday on Sunday, February 8.

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Celebrate cross of St George as symbol of unity for everyone in England – bishops | The Church of England Flag of England should be celebrated as a symbol of unity in our nation, rooted in our Christian heritage, says group of bishops from across the country.

Bishops from across the Church of England, including Bishop Toby and Bishop Arun from our diocese, have called on people to celebrate the cross of St George as a symbol of unity for everyone in England.

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It was a joy to be able to host the Church of England's Online Service for Racial Justice Sunday from the Diocese of Leeds - please watch it below!

A Service for Racial Justice Sunday | The Church of England Join us this week for our service for Racial Justice Sunday from the Diocese of Leeds, with other contributors from around the country.

Today's online service for Racial Justice Sunday comes from the Diocese of Leeds.

Featuring Bishop Rosemarie Mallett and Bishop Arun Arora, the sermon is led by Bishop Smitha Prasadam, and the service is led by Rev Wayne Simmonds.

Watch at cofe.io/RacialJusticeService.

Pilgrimages Day helps rural churches engage with their communities and beyond - Diocese of Leeds People spent the morning of Friday, January 30 learning about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral.

People spent the morning of Friday, January 30 learning about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral.

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Collaboration and friendship at migration conversation in Seacroft - Diocese of Leeds Some 70 people gathered at St Richard’s Seacroft recently to have meaningful conversations about the topic of migration.

Some 70 people gathered at St Richard’s Seacroft recently to have meaningful conversations about the topic of migration.

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Explore vocations together at Leeds Minster - Diocese of Leeds People will gather at Leeds Minster on Tuesday, March 10, to explore how we hear from God and our sense of calling.

People will gather at Leeds Minster on Tuesday, March 10, to explore how we hear from God and our sense of calling.

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Listed Places of Worship Scheme ends on Tuesday, March 31 - Diocese of Leeds The Listed Places of Worship Scheme, which allows listed churches to claim back VAT on building works, will end on Tuesday, March 31.

The Listed Places of Worship Scheme, which allows listed churches to claim back VAT on building works, will end on Tuesday, March 31.

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