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To safely have and hold - new style wedding has plenty of magic

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 06/07/2020 - 12:52

A “magical” wedding took place in one of our churches on Saturday after three months delay due to COVID-19 lockdown. St George’s, Leeds was the setting for one of England’s first “new normal”...

Wakefield Cathedral reopens with prayer

The Bishop of Leeds was the first to re-enter Wakefield Cathedral as it reopened for prayer and reflection on Wednesday, July 1 after more than three months in lockdown. The Rt Revd Nick Baines lit a candle on the altar and said a prayer for all those who have died during the pandemic and those who have lost loved ones, family and friends.

Angelic prayer raises money for Yorkshire’s winged heroes

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 18/06/2020 - 11:50

Yorkshire Air Ambulance are to benefit from the generosity of those taking part in an angelic prayer project at Ripon Cathedral. ‘A Wing and a Prayer’ was launched by the cathedral in early May in...

Our cathedrals on safe paths to reopening for private prayer

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 12/06/2020 - 15:14

The three cathedral of our diocese are readying to welcome people back into their buildings following the Government’s announcement that churches may open for private prayer from tomorrow. Each of...

Second chance at Historic England grant for church buildings

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 12/06/2020 - 12:37

Historic England has launched a second emergency grant fund which could benefit churches in our diocese. The Covid-19 Emergency Heritage at Risk Response Fund will award grants to help fund urgent...

Latest 'Hope on the Edge' event from Bradford Cathedral looks to care for God's Creation

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 12/06/2020 - 11:46

Voices from all generations have talked about what we can do for God’s Creation as part of the latest ‘Hope on the Edge’ event from Bradford Cathedral. ‘Hope on the Edge’ is a twice yearly gathering...

Charity run brings cheer to students

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 10/06/2020 - 12:07

The Headteacher of one of our schools has managed to bring cheer to his students and raise money for charity. Tim Whitehead, Headteacher at Kildwick CE Primary School, decided to run past the homes...

Church Buildings and COVID-19

This page brings together the guidance on various topics relating to the operation of church buildings during the Covid pandemic, including information about providing safe access and carrying out...

Online training offers practical tips on video presentation

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 08/06/2020 - 13:53

Clergy and lay church leaders, involved in delivering online services across the diocese, have taken part in Zoom training sessions offering practical tips on video presentation. Organised by the...

Leeds community cafe recognised as #locallegend

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 08/06/2020 - 11:56

A community café run from one of our churches has been named a #locallegend, thanks to an award from the Leeds Civic Trust. Rainbow Junktion, the pay-as-you-feel intercepted food café run from All...

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