A single bell will toll from each of our three cathedrals on 1 July to mark the moment troops went over the top at the start of the Battle of the Somme - a battle which saw over one million men wounded or killed. Bishop Nick is urging other churches to join them. Read more about how this event is being commemorated here.

Wakefield Cathedral is holding a six week celebration of its recent refurbishment.
Events include a concert from jazz singer, Clare Teal June 3, plus tours, worship, dancers, bands and concerts. Find out more.

As the EU Referendum approaches, meetings are being held at Ripon Cathedral on 9 June and churches around the diocese. Find out what's happening here - and the Reimagining Europe CofE resources page here

A series of events to help us understand and engage with our neighbours if their culture if different to ours. Starting with a Keynote Address from Bishop Toby on Friday 3 June in Bradford, and continuing with three Tuesday meetings at Leeds Church Institute. More here.

Two workshops run by the diocesan Stewardship, Funding & Development Team and the Heritage Lottery Fund for churches needing funding for repairs: 7 June - Skipton, 15 June - Batley. Find out more.

In a unique move, Leeds mosques are coming to All Hallows on the first day of Ramadan (10 June), for a day of cross-cultural encounter, faith-inspired dialogue, and breaking the fast with a Syrian meal. All welcome. More here.

To mark the Queen's 90th birthday our Cathedrals have Birthday Books to sign while churches are celebrating with everything from acts of kindness, bouncy castles, throwing wet sponges and royal bake offs. More here.

Baqoun, a Christian Palestinian Dance Troupe from Bethlehem, bring their unique blend of dance, food, celebration and drama: June 17, 7pm Wakefield Cathedral, June 19, 7pm Bradford Cathedral, June 21, 2.30pm St Chad's Headingley & 7pm St George's, Leeds; June 22, 7pm Scargill House, Kettlewell, June 23, 7pm Christ Church, Harrogate.  Tickets and further info here.

Day conference for Yorkshire churches, from Caring for God's Acre, 10-4.15pm at Heslington in York on 29 June, looking at simple ways to create a haven for wildlife, heritage and people. More here.

Hustings for the EU referendum are underway: Bishop Jonathan chairs one on 8 June at Huddersfield Parish Church while Halifax Minster hosts guest speakers for and against on 9 June. More here.

A Huddersfield Church ran a cafe space to tackle difficult questions around death and dying inspired by the CofE's Grave Talk initiative. Find out more.

Members of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths held a unique meeting at St George's to say 'yes' to standing beside one another as people of faith and 'no' to violence in the name of religion. More here.

Look out for a special article on St Chad's churchyard (Headingley) in the Yorkshire Post on 4 June.

Deidre Morris, editor of St John's parish magazine in Wakefield has scooped the
top award in a national scheme to celebrate and recognise the work of church magazine editors. ACE (Association for Church Editors) produce advice, material and ideas for editors. More here.

New prayer card to pray for deacons & priests being ordained in 2016 here.
Also the May/June edition of the Prayer Diary to pray for people, churches and events in the diocese and worldwide.

The Archdeacons' Visitation News 2016 is now available to download. This edition contains information on the new Faculty Jurisdiction Rules, repair work after the devastation of winter storms, details of training for churchwardens and much more. Download here.

Information on the Diocesan Registry, its staff and the advice they can give to parishes and other enquirers is now available on The Diocesan Registry webpage. It includes contact details for Peter Foskett, Registrar of the Diocese and Diocesan Consistory Court, Legal Secretary to the Bishop of Leeds & Legal Adviser of Diocesan Synod. More here.

From January 2016, a new system of Ministerial Development Review (MDR) was introduced for licensed clergy in the diocese. A new MDR webpage explains the process and includes the accompanying paperwork. More here.

A set of sessions for youth groups covering issues from self-harming to sexting have been produced by the Children's Society. Seriously Awkward has the endorsement of Mary Hawes, National Children and Youth Advisor for the CofE. Have a look at this new resource here

AMEN is an independent group promoting the presence and participation of Minority Ethnic Anglicans in all structures of the Church. New website here.

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