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Presidential address to synod from Bishop Nick

Enthusiasm for the future, positive financial news, the need to respect differing views and the Church of England’s ability to bridge Brexit divides all featured at the Diocesan Synod in Harrogate on Saturday, June 8. Bishop of Leeds, the Right Revd Nick Baines gave his first Presidential Address after returning from his sabbatical, which can be viewed here. To read more about what happened during diocesan synod follow this link.

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Enthusiasm for the future and good financial news at Diocesan Synod

Submitted by chris.tate on Sat, 08/06/2019 - 16:42

Enthusiasm for the future, positive financial news, the need to respect differing views and the Church of England’s ability to bridge Brexit divides all featured at the Diocesan Synod in Harrogate...

“Approaching an Uncertain Future” – Bishop Nick speaks in Bradford on faithfulness in testing times

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 03/06/2019 - 15:36

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, the Bishop of Leeds, will speak on 9 June (Pentecost Sunday) on his new book ‘Freedom is Coming’, in which he considers how we can hold onto our sense of God’s faithfulness...

Please hold Sri Lanka and Sudan in your prayers, asks Bishop Nick

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 26/04/2019 - 18:29

Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, is urging all parishes to pray for our partner dioceses in both Sri Lanka and Sudan at a time of great challenges. "We have all been horrified by the...

Bishop Nick writes a brand new course for discussion groups

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 11/02/2019 - 12:18

A brand new five-session ecumenical course for discussion groups, which is ideal for Lent, has been written by Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines (pictured). Daring to see God Now takes inspiration from...

Bishop Nick addresses 'Freedom of Religion' workshop in Sudan

Submitted by alison-bogle on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 10:17

Bishop Nick spoke at a conference on ‘Freedom of Religion in Sudan’ in Khartoum at the end of January. His four day visit took place as anti-government public protests (which have have been going on...

Wise words for Epiphany at the launch of Bradford Cathedral's Centenary Celebrations

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 10:23

Bradford Cathedral launched its centenary celebrations with special Epiphany events to mark the 100th anniversary of the Parish Church of St Peter, Bradford becoming the Cathedral Church of St Peter...

Bishop Nick's Christmas Video Message to our diocese and beyond

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 21/12/2018 - 12:27

Bishop Nick has filmed a Christmas Day video message for our website and social media platforms with the following message: “Christmas is when God breaks into the ordinary. We build it up as...

Bishops’ Christmas prayers go online

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 18/12/2018 - 11:35

This Christmas our bishops are taking to social media to share their messages and prayers for Christmas from their area of the Diocese of Leeds. The five area bishops as well as Bishop Nick have used...

Bishop Nick to join Children’s Society carols at the Piece Hall

Submitted by john-carter on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 15:11

On Christmas Eve, the Anglican Bishop of Leeds and the Mayor of Calderdale will join with carol singers at the Piece Hall in Halifax, for open-air carol singing around the Christmas tree helping to...