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We're the Church of England across West Yorkshire and the Dales, a Christian presence in every community across the area that we serve.

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Diocese of Leeds @leeds.anglican.org · Jan 29
We want to say thank you to parishes for engaging in conversations around Parish Share. Hear from the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds, as he shares that and the importance of us thanking each other as we all support one another with Parish Share.

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Parish Share 2026 - A Thank You from Bishop Toby
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Three years on from the Hamas-led terror attacks of 7 October 2023, the Most Revd Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, has released a statement.

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Archbishop of Canterbury statement on 7 October anniversary - Diocese of Leeds
Three years on from the Hamas-led terror attacks of 7 October 2023, the Most Revd Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, has released a statement.
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October 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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There's just one week to go to vote in the elections for our General Synod members! Lay members of Deanery Synods can vote for lay members of General Synod, and clergy can vote for clergy members.

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General Synod Elections 2026 Candidates - Diocese of Leeds
We are the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, part of the Church of England supporting churches in West and South Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales.
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October 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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Beautiful flowers have been attracting local people and those from further afield to one of our Huddersfield area churches.

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St Mary's Outlane welcome all to Flower Festival - Diocese of Leeds
Beautiful flowers have been attracting local people and those from further afield to one of our Huddersfield area churches.
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September 30, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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A recent diocesan Vocations Team evening brought people together to hear four honest and inspiring accounts of calling, discernment, formation and ministry.

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People share stories of calling and ministry - Diocese of Leeds
A recent diocesan Vocations Team evening brought people together to hear four honest and inspiring accounts of calling, discernment, formation and ministry.
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September 29, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Bishop Toby has been touring the Leeds area of the diocese today! He's been to St Richard's Seacroft, Christ Church Upper Armley, St George's Crypt, St Paul's Ireland Wood and St Andrew's Moor Grange learning about the amazing work going on in the city. Here are a few pictures!
Bishop Toby talking to Sarah at St Richard's Seacroft. The team at St Richard's Seacroft. Bishop Toby at Christ Church Upper Armley speaking to the team there. Bishop Toby and Lucia, Manager at Meeting Point at Christ Church Upper Armley.
September 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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A Growing Faith Learning Hub in the Leeds area of our diocese has been working to bring together church, home and school in developing faith in children, young people and families.

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Upper Armley Growing Faith Hub brings together church, home and school - Diocese of Leeds
A Growing Faith Learning Hub in the Leeds area of our diocese has been working to bring together church, home and school in developing faith in children, young people and families.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Twenty members of the United Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington recently have been on day pilgrimage to Whitby.

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Pilgrim Places: Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington - Diocese of Leeds
Twenty members of the United Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington recently have been on day pilgrimage to Whitby.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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What's happening across our diocese?

Find out here in the latest edition of the Enews, filled with resources, training and news. If you don't receive it, why not subscribe?

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September 24, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Volunteers and Children, Families and Youth workers gathered at St Andrew’s Purlwell in the Huddersfield area for one of our TEND events on Saturday, September 5, to be thanked for and equipped in their vital ministry.

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People thanked and equipped at diocesan TEND event in Huddersfield area - Diocese of Leeds
Volunteers and Children, Families and Youth workers gathered at St Andrew’s Purlwell in the Huddersfield area for one of our TEND events on Saturday, September 5, to be thanked for and equipped in the...
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September 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Licensed Lay Ministers from across the diocese were recently celebrated at a service at Wakefield Cathedral.

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Licensed Lay Ministers celebrated at service - Diocese of Leeds
Licensed Lay Ministers from across the diocese were recently celebrated at a service at Wakefield Cathedral.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and the voting period is now open.

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Voting period for General Synod elections now open - Diocese of Leeds
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and the voting period is now open.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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The Diocese of Leeds will be marking Black History Month this year with a service at Wakefield Cathedral.

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Diocese to mark Black History Month with service at Wakefield Cathedral - Diocese of Leeds
The Diocese of Leeds will be marking Black History Month this year with a service at Wakefield Cathedral.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Thanks to the launch of a new parish in East Leeds, thousands of people will be able to engage with the Church of England in their area.

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St Luke's Swarcliffe celebrates first service in new parish - Diocese of Leeds
Thanks to the launch of a new parish in East Leeds, thousands of people will be able to engage with the Church of England in their area.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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September brings the start of school and university, and, for the Intern Team at the Diocese of Leeds, the start of a new year for our interns and Mission Apprentices.

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Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices begin year of service - Diocese of Leeds
September brings the start of school and university, and, for the Intern Team at the Diocese of Leeds, the start of a new year for our interns and Mission Apprentices.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Churches across the country and beyond will be marking Disability Awareness Sunday on September 20 or September 27.

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New resources to help churches mark Disability Awareness Sunday - Diocese of Leeds
Churches across the country and beyond will be marking Disability Awareness Sunday on September 20 or September 27.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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The Rt Revd Toby Howarth, the next Bishop of Leeds, recently spent a day meeting people and visiting places across the diocese as he prepares to take up his new role.

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Bishop Toby tours diocese as he prepares to become new Bishop of Leeds - Diocese of Leeds
The Rt Revd Toby Howarth, the next Bishop of Leeds, recently spent a day meeting people and visiting places across the diocese as he prepares to take up his new role.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Today, Bishop Toby is touring the diocese, visiting all five areas! This is part of a programme of visits he will be doing in the run up to his installation as Bishop of Leeds. This morning he has met faith leaders in Bradford, and visited Kairos Church in Harrogate. Here a just a few pictures!
September 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Summer is cricket season, and Bishop Chris Edmondson, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, is a firm believer in bringing sports and Christianity together.

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Sports chaplaincy a real missional opportunity, says YCCC chaplain - Diocese of Leeds
Summer is cricket season, and Bishop Chris Edmondson, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, is a firm believer in bringing sports and Christianity together.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and nominations for the elections have closed.

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Nominations close for General Synod elections - Diocese of Leeds
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and nominations for the elections have closed.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites which give a sense of being closer to God. Today we are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton - Diocese of Leeds
Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlight...
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September 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Many of us have special ‘Pilgrim Places’ - sites which give us a sense of belonging, perspective and of being closer to God. We are spotlighting some spots in our diocese, beginning with our diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall.

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Pilgrim Places: Parcevall Hall - Diocese of Leeds
Many of us have special ‘Pilgrim Places’ - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We are spotlighting so...
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August 26, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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The Diocese of Leeds is excited to be working with Growing Hope to pilot new Accessibility Training and an Accessibility Award scheme to help our churches be more accessible to children and young people with Additional Needs.

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Churches in diocese supported to make church more accessible to young people - Diocese of Leeds
The Diocese of Leeds is excited to be working with Growing Hope to pilot new Accessibility Training and an Accessibility Award scheme to help our churches be more accessible to children and young peop...
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August 26, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other better.

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Bridging gaps with a family fun day - Diocese of Leeds
Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other.
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August 25, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ripon Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir.

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Ripon Cathedral choirs celebrate 30 years with Alumni Reunion Evensong - Diocese of Leeds
Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ri...
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August 25, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Some photos from the start of Youth Camp. @leeds.anglican.org

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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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August 21, 2026 at 9:23 AM