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Country to say Thank You on July 4

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 18/05/2021 - 16:14

A national ‘Thank You Day’ is going to give us all the opportunity to show our appreciation to those who have helped us through the current crisis and look forward to the future. The day, taking...

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends across our diocese and beyond

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 11/05/2021 - 17:45

A goodwill message to mark the end of Ramadan has been sent from our six bishops to Muslim people across our large and diverse diocese and is printed in full below: To Muslim friends, colleagues and...

Bishop Nick urges General Synod to oppose persecution of people of all beliefs

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 26/04/2021 - 12:14

The Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines, has told General Synod that “human dignity and flourishing is diminished” when religious believers and atheists are persecuted. He also warned the Church of England’...

Our bishops send greetings for Vaisakhi 2021

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 10:56

Our six bishops have offered a greeting to our Sikh friends and communities for this year's Vaisakhi. The full greeting can be read below. Picture courtesy of Michael Clark. "To Sikh friends,...

Reflection on the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip

The passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is a time for both prayer and gratitude for a life of devoted service, says Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines in a sombre reflection.

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Bishop Nick reflects on the judgement of love for this Good Friday

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 31/03/2021 - 12:49

Bishop Nick has written powerfully about about how love can liberate us with its judgement, rather than chain us down. His Good Friday reflection can be read below. The judgment of love "“Who are you...

National Day of Reflection

A year on from the first lockdown caused by Covid-19, the Church of England along with hundreds of other organisations is coming together to remember those who have died, and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved. Here is a reflection and a prayer from our diocesan bishop, the Rt Revd Nick Baines.

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COVID-19

Faithful confidence will help us build on lessons learnt from the pandemic, says Bishop Nick

Submitted by chris.tate on Sat, 13/03/2021 - 14:35

Be freshly faithful and use insights gained during the pandemic to build worship as we work confidently towards a shared future, Bishop Nick has urged Synod. In his Presidential Address to the online...

Thanks for your generosity and commitment, says Bishop Nick in message to diocese

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 03/02/2021 - 14:22

Parishes have shown creativity, love and generosity throughout a time of unprecedented changes and challenges, says Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines in a special message to the diocese. In a...

Christmas Day Message - Rt Rev Nick Baines

God becomes unmasked with the birth of Jesus, explains Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines in his Christmas message after an extraordinary year. In a special video, Bishop Nick thanks everyone across our diocese for keeping hope alive, when the world has seemed sometimes dark and fearful.

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