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Bishop Tony gives a lead with a new electric car

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 28/04/2021 - 13:24

Wakefield and beyond are now within environmentally-friendly reach for Bishop Tony Robinson who has just taken possession of a new electric car. “It was time to change the car and I decided to jump...

Support for Tanzania from the diocese

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 23/04/2021 - 12:16

During these difficult times we still need to support our sisters and brothers in Christ around the world, something the Diocese of Leeds Tanzania Link Committee has been doing. The committee, which...

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,...

QR codes "share the Gospel in a new and contemporary way"

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 08/04/2021 - 14:50

Christians from churches in Central Barnsley came together on Good Friday to walk the Way of the Cross. Members from the five churches in the Benefice of Central Barnsley were joined by the Bishop of...

A journey through Lent

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 11:43

You are welcome to join a series of midday sessions that the Wakefield Episcopal Area have planned called "A Journey Through Lent". The opportunity is open to all, offering people the chance to join...

Christmas cards for all in Wakefield thanks to a Christian initiative

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 04/12/2020 - 14:57

To bring a little comfort and joy this Christmas at the end of a difficult year, Christian leaders in Wakefield are sending 65,000 cards to households across the city in a unique initiative...

Our six bishops join virtual community service for Great Get Together

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 19/06/2020 - 14:39

All our six bishops will be taking part in the first-ever national Virtual Community Service from Batley tomorrow morning to celebrate the Great Get Together weekend, with the aim of b ringing...

More hand washing in Tanzania thanks to new grant

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 07/05/2020 - 11:32

Churches in our link diocese of Tarime in Tanzania will be able to help people wash their hands before services, thanks in part to a grant from the Diocese of Leeds. The grant has allowed the Diocese...

Bishops send warm greetings to Sikh community for Vaisakhi 2020

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 08/04/2020 - 11:17

The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds are sending our Sikh friends best wishes for the upcoming festival of Vaisakhi, which takes places on Monday April 13. The full message can be read below. To Sikh...

Battle of Wakefield marked by march from Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 08/01/2020 - 11:08

A battle that changed the course of the country’s history has been commemorated by a march from Wakefield Cathedral led by the Bishop of Wakefield. The Battle of Wakefield Memorial March, on December...