Bishop Nick speaks on 'Loving. Living. Learning' at Ripon Cathedral
Bishop Nick will give his perspective on the diocese's strap line, 'Loving. Living. Learning" at Ripon Cathedral on Thursday 16 March.Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson, says, "This evening event...
View ArticleBishop Nick becomes patron of Harrogate-based mental health charity
Bishop Nick has become patron of Wellspring Therapy & Training, a Harrogate-based counselling and training centre.He says, “For many people with mental health issues, timely access to good quality...
View ArticleBishop Nick becomes patron of Harrogate-based counselling charity
Bishop Nick has become patron of Wellspring Therapy & Training, a Harrogate-based counselling and training centre.He says, “For many people with mental health issues, timely access to good quality...
View ArticleA welcome to the diocese for Church Commissioner, Andreas Whittam Smith
First Church Estates Commissioner Sir Andreas Whittam Smith has paid a full visit to the diocese, beginning with a tour of Church House.Sir Andreas, who founded the Independent newspaper, was greeted...
View ArticleNew banner unveiled for our new Diocesan Mothers' Union
A new banner for our new Diocesan Mothers' Union will be unveiled in a special Lady Day service in Bradford Cathedral on Saturday 25 March.It’s been two years in the design and making, but on Saturday...
View ArticleWelcome service for new Archdeacon of Leeds
Leeds Minster was full on Sunday for a service of welcome for the Venerable Paul Ayers, the new Archdeacon of Leeds.In his sermon Paul Ayers said, “As well as being concerned with buildings and...
View ArticleFestal Eucharist with Farewell to James, Bishop of Ripon
An Invitation to all Clergy and Parishes in the Diocese of Leeds.Please let Ripon Cathedral know how many people will be attending. RSVP by 10 April 2017 to Judith Bustard on 017165 603462. The...
View ArticleBishop Nick - "why we are Loving, Living & Learning"
Bishop Nick spent an evening this week at Ripon Cathedral explaining the thinking behind the diocese’s strap line - Loving Living Learning.Introducing the event, Dean John Dobson said that the creation...
View ArticlePresidential Address, Diocesan Synod March 18 2017
Presidential Address at the Eighth Leeds Diocesan Synod, Saturday 18 March 2017I am suspicious of straplines and convoluted vision statements that are quickly forgotten or whose formulation are seen...
View ArticleVisitations 2017
This year's Visitations take place at 5 locations across the diocese. Licensed Clergy, Licensed Lay Workers and Churchwardens for 2016 and for 2017 of each and every parish in the Diocese of Leeds are...
View ArticleVisitations 2017
This year's Visitations take place at 5 locations across the diocese. Licensed Clergy, Licensed Lay Workers and Churchwardens for 2016 and for 2017 of each and every parish in the Diocese of Leeds are...
View ArticleVisitations 2017
This year's Visitations take place at 5 locations across the diocese. Licensed Clergy, Licensed Lay Workers and Churchwardens for 2016 and for 2017 of each and every parish in the Diocese of Leeds are...
View ArticleVisitations 2017
This year's Visitations take place at 5 locations across the diocese. Licensed Clergy, Licensed Lay Workers and Churchwardens for 2016 and for 2017 of each and every parish in the Diocese of Leeds are...
View ArticleVisitations 2017
This year's Visitations take place at 5 locations across the diocese. Licensed Clergy, Licensed Lay Workers and Churchwardens for 2016 and for 2017 of each and every parish in the Diocese of Leeds are...
View ArticleChurch growth, evangelism and help for refugees on Synod's agenda
Church growth, evangelism and a decision to allow parsonages to be used for refugees who would otherwise be homeless were among the topics under discussion by the Diocesan Synod meeting in Harrogate at...
View ArticleNew Anglican Province confirmed on eve of overseas bishops’ arrival
Just a few days before he comes to Yorkshire as part of a unique gathering of link bishops, it has been officially confirmed that the Archbishop of Khartoum is to become the leader of a new Anglican...
View ArticleCome and celebrate our worldwide community: April 2nd and 9th
COME AND JOIN US!Wakefield CathedralApril 2 – 3.30pmLeeds MinsterApril 9 – 3.30pmCome and celebrate our worldwide communityThere will be a chance to celebrate and reflect on all we have done together...
View ArticleCome & quiz our link bishops
At the end the link bishops’ visit to the diocese (see here), there’ll be a unique opportunity to ask them questions on Sunday 9 April at Leeds Minster.In a panel discussion (chaired by Bishop Nick),...
View ArticleWhy Bother with Yorkshire?
The first of the St Wilfrid Conversations with Bishop Nick Baines and Sir Gary Verity.Date and Time: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 10:30Venue: Ripon CathedralEpiscopal Area: RiponTags: Bishop...
View ArticleEaster 2017
Easter 2017Easter Message from Bishop Nick: Sunday is coming . . . but you have to go through Friday firstI grew up in a church community where it seemed we tried to get from Good Friday to Easter...
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