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DAC builds capacity with three new members

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 18/01/2023 - 12:16

Our Diocesan Advisory Committee is expanding its ability to support parishes with their buildings, with the recent addition of three new members and seven new specialist advisors. Their contribution...

Training this autumn to help churches with energy and climate change

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 28/09/2022 - 11:24

Helping churches deal with timely issues around energy saving and climate resilience is part of training from our Church Buildings Team this autumn. Alongside sessions on health and safety, the team...

DAC national conference recognises the missional value of our churches

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 23/09/2022 - 15:32

The missional importance of church buildings was a key theme at the Annual DAC Conference 2022 held in Leeds and hosted by our diocese this week. More than 100 representatives from 33 dioceses...

Diocese of Leeds encourages parish responses to Heritage Lottery Fund survey

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 26/08/2022 - 17:08

The Diocese of Leeds is encouraging churches to help shape the future of heritage in the UK, by responding to a Heritage Lottery Fund Survey. The survey aims to gather views from people across the...

Walk for window repairs at Leeds church

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 25/08/2022 - 09:49

A sponsored walk to raise money for much needed window repairs is being undertaken throughout the month of September by one of our Leeds clergy. For thirty days the Revd Sharon Wilkinson, vicar of St...

New rule changes to help churches meet carbon-reduction target welcomed

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 09/02/2022 - 16:45

New changes to church legislation designed to help churches reach carbon net zero have been approved by General Synod, meeting this week. Changes to the faculty jurisdiction rules - the Church’s...

Upcoming webinar to help churches care for God's creation

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 26/04/2021 - 14:59

How our church buildings can be part of caring for God’s creation is the topic of an upcoming webinar. The Zoom session, entitled “How Your Church Building Can Have a Positive Impact on the...

Meet the diocesan teams at a series of new webinars

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 22/01/2021 - 16:12

A new series of webinars where people can meet diocesan experts and set the discussion agenda will start next month. Hosted by the diocesan Communications Team, education is the topic of the first...

Broadcasting from church top tips

Taking church online has presented a number of new opportunities and technological challenges. As churches reopen their buildings and host services with congregations once more, a new missional horizon presents itself. Streaming services has gone from being a luxury item to a necessity for many churches. Here is Lisa, our DAC Secretary, offering some top tips to help get you started with broadcasting from a place of worship. Access the newly created Broadcasting from a place of worship toolkit here for more live streaming help - www.leeds.anglican.org/broadcasting-worship-online

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Archbishops encourage broadcasting worship online in new lockdown

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 29/10/2020 - 16:16

In a joint letter to clergy on the impact of the new lockdown, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Bishop of London have stressed the importance of online worship and write: “In this...