Diocesan News March 2020 www.leeds.anglican.org launches +Helen-Ann new green investing index takes on The Church of England is The Rt Revd , taking the lead on companies Education committing to the Paris Climate (pictured) said: “We all have Agreement, with an investment both a moral and financial role of £600 million at the launch of responsibility to address the Helen-Ann Hartley a new global stock index. climate emergency. has become chair of the The FTSE Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) Index aims to allow investment funds to see which companies are committed to the targets set by the Paris Climate Leeds Diocesan Board of Agreement, to Education, following Bishop allow for more Jonathan Gibbs appointment ethical investing. as the Cofe’s lead bishop on The Index is the safeguarding (see back page). first to build in data from the For Christians and people of London School of Economics conscience, this is even more On her new task, Bishop hosted TPI, which tracks so when you see the impacts Helen-Ann said: ‘I am delighted whether companies align to the on the world’s poorest and to be taking up the role, and Paris Climate Agreement’s goal least equipped to adapt to look forward to building on of keeping warming below 2 extreme weather, as well as the the excellent foundations that degrees Celsius. impacts on the beauty of God’s Bishop Jonathan has created creation.” in the first years of this (still) The Index will reward those young diocese. My own companies with public Jemima Parker, Diocese of faith journey was influenced targets aligned to the Paris Leeds Environment Officer said: by my CofE primary school Agreement whilst significantly “I’m delighted the Church is education in Sunderland, so I’ve underweighting or excluding proactively promoting investing experienced at first hand (albeit those that do not. in sustainable companies. This a few years ago!) the immense is a significant step towards a value of our church schools.” low carbon future.”

I Strengthening Grave damage links after car crashes

Bishop through church wall HUDDERSFIELD A suspected drink driver has badly damaged graves at St Stephen’s, Lindley after smashing through a wall in I am writing this on the eve In both dioceses we want a late-night crash. of a trip from the Diocese of to learn more about how Leeds to . There are clergy manage responsibility The driver, a man in his 30s, two Anglican dioceses there - for more than one church was injured after losing control Colombo and - but and how lay leadership is of his Vauxhall Zafira. the church still prefers to call encouraged and fostered. itself, officially, the Church of Vicar of Lindley, Revd Canon Ceylon. We go as visitors and Soon we will be approaching Rachel Firth said: guests of the two , the first anniversary of the Dhilo and Keerthi. By the Easter Day bombings in time you read this, we will churches in different parts have returned and hopefully, of Sri Lanka. As part of some of you will have been our remembrance of that following us on the video day and in order to give an diary on the Diocese of Leeds opportunity for us all to learn website (www.leeds.anglican. more about the church there, org/sri-lanka-trip-blog). we are holding an open Sri Lanka Day on Saturday, April “We’d like to reassure the The Diocese of Colombo is 25 at St Mary’s, Burley in community in Lindley that running with four themes as it Wharfedale - details to follow. while there is damage to develops its mission: some stones, there has been Alpha Courses; a parenting We thank God for the church no disturbance of graves programme called “The World in Sri Lanka. Will you join in themselves. needs a Father”, which as the praying with us this Lent for title suggests focus on the a church which knows the “It’s also important to responsibility of fathers in the cost of discipleship and at remember that the dead rest family; nursery and pre-school the same time is a source in the hands of God and aren’t education; and Christians in of inspiration and Christian touched by this, however sport. hope? difficult it is for us to see.

We are in the process of “It’s a relief to the church learning afresh about the +Paul community that there was no and its loss of life and whatever the mission under the relatively circumstances we have offered new leadership of Bishop prayers this morning for all Keerthi. involved.”

II Judiciary gather at Bradford Housing Cathedral for Annual Service conference

BRADFORD Judges and judiciary and legal profession to LEEDS Christians will meet to lawyers from across the diocese the Annual Legal Service. It is a discuss how best to welcome came together at Braford wonderful spectacle to behold residents of new housing Cathedral to celebrate our law and everyone is welcome.” developments at a conference and its Christian this June. The New Housing connections. West Hub is a network for Christians Yorkshire’s judiciary of all traditions who have a gathered for the vision for engaging with new Annual Legal housing communities, with the Service, which aim of inspiring, resourcing and acknowledged connecting people. The Hub the sovereignty holds its first conference on of God and the Saturday, June 20 at Moortown Judeo-Christian Baptish Church in Leeds, from foundation of UK 9.30am to 4.30pm. The day will the legal system. also look at how churches can Bishop Helen-Ann preached at help shape local area plans, and the well-attended service. The , the the God-given opportunities Very Revd , led for welcome, outreach and The Revd Canon Paul Maybury, the service and said: “Bishop building communities. For more from , said: Helen-Ann’s words were very information, and to book a “We are always honoured to well received.” place at the conference, please welcome representatives of the visit the diocesan website. Sunday worshipper seriously Outreach WAKEFIELD A bumper year hurt in hit-and-run accident of community engagement is RIPON A churchgoer is information on the collision. being celebrated at Wakefield recovering from serious Revd Phil Carman, Vicar of St Cathedral. “It was wonderful injuries after being struck by a Andrew’s visited Richard in to welcome more than 5,000 hit-and-run hospital and people to the Cathedral driver. Richard said: “Richard in 2019 for outreach and Selby was on has been part educational workshops his way to of the church and events,” said Gillian worship at family at St Bunn, ’s St Andrew’s, Andrew’s, Community Outreach Officer. Starbeck, Starbeck for The community outreach when he was many years. He programme, which completed hit by a grey is a volunteer its first full year in 2019, is Mini Cooper. for the St John funded by a partnership of The driver fled Ambulance the Allchurches Trust, Hymns the scene, leaving injured Mr group that has connections Ancient and Modern, St Selby, who suffered a broken with the church and the church George Martin Trust and the leg and arm. North Yorkshire family have been praying for Diocese of Leeds Family and Police have appealed for him.” Social Welfare Council. III News...... News.....News.....News.....News.....NewsDiocese of Leeds news Bishop Jonathan takes on national “Giving Safeguarding role machine” boosts parish The Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs has been collections named as the Church of England’s new lead Contactless card readers are safeguarding bishop, taking boosting generous giving, over from Bishop Peter according to PCC treasurers Hancock, the Bishop of Bath across the diocese. and Wells, who leaves the role at the end of February. Last year some 15 parishes acquired card readers, tablets Bishop Jonathan, a member and stands from a Visa-spon- of the House of Bishops, will be supported by the , Debbie Sellin, as deputy lead safeguarding bishop. does so with my support, Bishop Jonathan and Bishop encouragement and prayers.” Debbie will work closely with the national director of Speaking of his new role, safeguarding Melissa Caslake, Bishop Jonathan said: “I am who took up the role six profoundly conscious of the sored Parish Buying offer, and months ago, along with the work that lies ahead, both in now treasurers from some of National Safeguarding Team. response to the findings of those parishes have been of- IICSA and beyond. fering testimonials about how The Archbishop of Canterbury, well they have done. Justin Welby said: “We “In particular, I am committed welcome Bishop Jonathan and to working closely with the “We call it ‘The Giving Ma- Bishop Debbie and commend survivor community, to whom chine’!” said Brian Pilkington, their willingness to take up we owe a huge debt of thanks from All Saints Pontefract. this role which is a vital part of for their courage, integrity the work of the Church. I am and willingness to hold us to “Once everyone heard how aware of the immense time account. simple it was, people were commitment involved and pray keen to use it. For an extra for them as this new chapter “Safeguarding is about enabling £10 per month payable to the begins.” the Church of England to go operators, we can collect gift on becoming a safer, healthier aid on donations. I would rec- Bishop of Leeds, place for all, and it is a sacred ommend anyone to buy one said: “Bishop Jonathan has responsibility in which every as it has resulted in a definite taken on a vitally important single one of us must share.” increase in donations.” role for the church and he

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