Posted on: 25th September 2025

Nine new diocesan interns have begun their new year of learning and service.

Interns and their church leaders gathered for training and a chance to connect on Monday, September 16, sharing conversation, learning and a service of Holy Communion.

The Leeds Diocesan Internship scheme is an opportunity for people to explore more of what it means to be a lifelong disciple of Christ and to serve his church.  

The scheme runs from September to July and involves practical placements in churches, weekly training, and being part of a Christian community of interns.  

Interns are serving in the churches of St Paul’s Ireland Wood, St George’s Leeds, St Luke’s Holbeck, Fountains Church Bradford, All Saints Ilkley, Keighley Parish, St Mark’s Harrogate and St Peter’s Harrogate.

The Revd Simon Walters, Diocesan Intern Lead, said: “We’ve had a great start to the internship with this new group. It is so encouraging to see people from different backgrounds and ages taking a step of faith in setting aside a year to serve God in churches across the diocese. We can’t wait to see how they grow throughout this year and discover more about what God has called them to for the future.”

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