Tea parties, flower festivals and major civic services have been taking place at churches and cathedrals across the diocese to mark H.M. the Queen's 90th birthday - see pictures on our Royal round-up page 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 with Caring for God's Acre, 29 June, 10-4.15pm, Heslington, York,  looking at simple ways to create a haven for wildlife, heritage and people. More here.

Join our Cathedrals and scores of churches across the diocese on 1 July as they mark this darkest day of WW1 followed by silence and prayers. Read more about how this event is being commemorated here. Also posters, press release and resources to download.

'The Resurrection then and now'. A retreat for anyone in the diocese at Wydale Hall, Scarborough, 29-31 July. Lead by the former Bishop of Oxford, John Pritchard (right). He says, "This weekend will include Bible studies, art, poetry, music and ways to pray our faith in the risen Lord." More here.

Churches across the Huddersfield area are invited to a free website workshop on 29 September run by Churchesaliveonline.
Jon Burdon, a local web designer and churchgoer in the Holme valley has set up this small business to help churches develop good quality websites on a budget. Find out more and book now.

Two church goers from the Huddersfield area received MBEs in the Queen's birthday honours list. David Ashton, warden of St Andrew's, Purlwell for services to the Church of England and community of Batley. And Yaqub Masih, a Huddersfield business man who has raised thousands to build bridges between the Muslim and Christian faiths, for services to the community. More here.

Could your church help end children's holiday hunger - so they can look forward to, rather than dread, their school holidays? MakeLunch is a network of churches who do just that, and Leeds churches are being asked to join in. More here.
And read how lost property from Leeds Festival is benefiting asylum seekers here.

Ripon Cathedral continues to look to the future with two new appointments which will strengthen the cathedral's clergy team. Pictured with the Dean of Ripon, John Dobson are the Revd Barry Pyke and the Revd Dan Sladden - find out more here 

A former Huddersfield music student has been welcomed to Wakefield Cathedral as the new Canon Precentor. Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders, installed on 5 June grew up in Grimsby but sang in the choir of St Peter's, Huddersfield and Wakefield Cathedral as a student. Read more.

The July edition of the WYAD (paper) news bulletin is available to download. This month we meet the ordinands being made deacons on July 2nd at Wakefield, and hear news from across the diocese.  Download the bulletin here.

Faithful Neighbours is a diocesan initiative helping Christians interact with confidence as they meet people of different faiths. The new Interfaith & Faithful Neighbours webpage explains much more about Faithful Neighbours, which has its own website, as well as linking to other agencies and people active in interfaith work. Explore here.

The Church of England has produced Readings and Prayers to commemorate the Battle of the Somme, which began on 1 July 1916. Download them here. Also posters & press releases.

Two Sicilian classical musicians, Davide Sciacca and Marianatalia Ruscica, are touring Yorkshire from 27th to 31st July and seeking venues to give concerts, either daytime, or evening.  With a wide repertoire, from classical to classical Beatles they would love opportunities to play in churches  Hear them on YouTube and if you'd like to know more email Barbara Lloyd.

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.

That's the sub-title of Bishop Nick's blog (which includes his talks on Thought for the Day and the Chris Evans show). Click here to have a look.

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