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ReSource Retreat Day at Scargill House

Join our 'ReSource Day' on 4th November in the incomparable setting of Scargill House in Wharfdale.

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The day will be led by the Director of ReSource, Ven. Kevin Roberts, with worship led by the Scargill community and teaching from Bishop John Holobrook, ReSource's Chair of Trustees. There will be refreshments throughout the day, including lunch, all for a contribution of £10 to cover costs.

Faculty system to be subject of law society lecture at Church House

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 18/10/2019 - 14:27

“Do we still need the faculty system?” is the subject of an upcoming Ecclesiastical Law Society lecture to be held at Church House in Leeds next month. This lecture, the fourth in the ELS Northern...

Parishes to rejuvenate giving with new scheme

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 14/10/2019 - 14:43

A new way to boost regular giving for Parishes will be launched across our Diocese in January 2020. The Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) is a proven way to boost levels of parish income and also offers a...

Goodwill message for our Jewish communities celebrating their New Year

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 27/09/2019 - 09:53

Our six bishops have sent greetings and goodwill to the Jewish community in our region to mark Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sunset this coming Sunday. Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish...

All our bishops call for respectful political language and behaviour

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 27/09/2019 - 09:18

The Archbishops and all the bishops of the Church of England have issued a call for respect on all sides amid growing acrimony over the debate on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. A joint statement...

Learning journey begins for this year's young interns

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 25/09/2019 - 15:44

Young adults from across our region are embarking on an exciting learning journey as they start on our Diocesan Internship Scheme. The scheme brings together young people serving in churches across...

New missional role at York Minster for one of our clergy

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 25/09/2019 - 14:06

Canon Maggie Mclean of Christ the King, Battyeford is gearing up for an adventurous new role at York Minster. In November, Canon Maggie, who has also served as chaplain at Huddersfield University,...

Tribute to former Bishop of Bradford and radio presenter Roy Williamson

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 18/09/2019 - 12:37

Bishop Nick has paid tribute to the former Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Revd Roy Williamson, who has passed away aged 86. “I regret to announce that Bishop Roy Williamson has died. He was Bishop of...

Harvest will be safely gathered in at festivals across the diocese

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 17/09/2019 - 15:37

As harvest festivals take place across our diocese this weekend, St Andrew’s Aysgarth has hit on the novel idea of a grand Mouse Hunt. Children are invited to scamper and scurry around the Grade II...

Digital Labs Learning Roadshow launched in our Diocese with great success

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 10:14

Expert advice on website and social media opportunities was shared during a day of listening and learning at St George’s, Leeds. Organised by the national church’s digital communications team, this...