My Faith Story is an online course designed to help Christians feel more confident about sharing their own personal faith story. The course will be run in three sessions, from 7.30pm-9pm on Wednesday 31st May, 7th June, 14th June learning.leeds.anglican.org/course/my-fait…

In getting alongside communities the challenge is not to pre-script the conversation. Here are some tips we can follow. 1. Don’t pretend to know, ask. 2. Don’t assume to know, ask. 3. Don’t offer answers, ask; then.... 4. Don’t talk, listen...

sanctuarymentalhealth.org/uk/ It's Mental Health week this week - why not check out the excellent, free course offered by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. Perfect for helping church groups to talk about mental illness and mental health challenges.

Every wished you felt more confident reading and discussing the Bible? Why not join our Summer Book Group? It might just be the encouragement you need to dig in and uncover some treasure... learning.leeds.anglican.org/course/summer-…

So touched by this feedback: "You listen so carefully and make everyone feel valued, especially through your reflecting back and skilled questioning to deepen learning. Your tone of voice and pace (including use of silence) was very helpful too" Join us? learning.leeds.anglican.org/course/spiritu…

Mandy Aspland interviewed author Andy Village recently about his book Encountering the Bible. You can watch the full interview (15 mins) and sign up for our Summer Book Group here... learning.leeds.anglican.org/.../summer-boo… Diocese of Leeds

Congratulations to former Lay Training Officer, Sharon Bavington, on her ordination as Deacon at Bradford Cathedral last Saturday

Lovely to be at the commissioning of lay ministers by Archdeacon Bill at Holy Trinity, Bingley.

Great Interview in the Church Times ... "It’s colossally important for lay people to understand vocation is for everyone, ... Full-time Christian work? What do you think I did for 45 years?" churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2023/…

Good to be with Bishop Smitha at the LLM Study day at Christ the King, Battyeford. Diocese of Leeds

Congratulations to Josie Taylor who was commissioned as a Lay Pastoral Minister at St John's, Great Horton in the Bradford Episcopal Area earlier this month. Interested? Take a look at our pastoral care courses and resources on the DLP: learning.leeds.anglican.org/?s=Pastoral+Ca…

Everyone welcome - all faiths and none - to our Bradford prayer vigil for peace. Please share widely Diocese of Leeds Telegraph & Argus @Council4mosques Bradford Hindu Council Bradford Synagogue Sabbiyah Pervez Bradford Cathedral BradfordForEveryone

Happy New Year everyone! What's on the horizon for you this year? We're back at work and ready for a new term! Courses starting soon: Pastoral Assistant Training (via Zoom): learning.leeds.anglican.org/course/pastora… Occasional Preachers (Onsite - Ripon Episcopal Area): learning.leeds.anglican.org/course/occasio…

QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Vulnerability is where the truth lies. The more we can be honest and truthful, the less we violate our own and others dignity, and the more our relationships flourish." Donna Hicks Leading with Dignity: How to create a culture that brings out the best in people