All the latest news is below.
12 Oct 2023
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York
12 Oct 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
11 Oct 2023
The Archbishop's launch event for Faith in the North at Dewsbury Minster was on the 10th October, St Paulinus' Day in the Church’s calendar, celebrating the life of the saint who established the Church of Saint Peter in York in the year 627 and who became the first bishop of York.
09 Oct 2023
York Diocesan Synod meets online at 9.00am on Saturday 18th November 2023; Synod members and staff will receive the Zoom link.
04 Oct 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
04 Oct 2023
Servers are lay people who contribute to the running of Christian church services in many traditions; within the Church of England they are often robed in white or black and white and seen processing and assisting the clergy during a service.
04 Oct 2023
The Diocese of York Digital Rollout reached the collection stage today (Wednesday 4th October) with churches who were successful in their application receiving their devices.
03 Oct 2023
It's doing the rounds again: church office holders including churchwardens, treasurers, archdeacons, clergy and diocesan staff, have received fraudulent messages by email or text impersonating colleagues, starting a conversation that ends asking the recipient to spend money typically on vouchers and gift cards.
02 Oct 2023
Canon Sue Binks, Vicar of the Kirkdale churches in Ryedale and Cleveland Archdeaconry Link Officer with False Bay Diocese in South Africa, met Bishop of False Bay the Rt Revd Margaret Vertue around a decade ago, and recently represented the Diocese of York at Bishop Margaret’s retirement.
01 Oct 2023
The Archdeacon of the East Riding, the Ven Andy Broom, writes: Breaking the 'rules' of prayer
29 Sep 2023
Updates on lead pipe replacement, local authority financial aid, and RAAC.
28 Sep 2023
Bishop of Whitby Paul Ferguson and Archdeacon of Cleveland Amanda Bloor are leading a commemorative walk from St Mary's, Whitby, to St Mary's, Lastingham, between Thursday 12th and Sunday 15th October.
27 Sep 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
27 Sep 2023
Bishop of Whitby the Rt Revd Paul Ferguson and Archdeacon of Cleveland the Ven Dr Amanda Bloor will lead a pilgrimage walk from Whitby to Lastingham in October 2023 to mark the centenary of the Suffragan See of Whitby.
25 Sep 2023
Hearing that his friend from college days, the Ven Peter Townley, was moving to the benefice of Ledsham with Fairburn stirred Bishop David Wilbourne’s memory.
21 Sep 2023
Just a friendly reminder that the first Monthly online Drop-in Sessions will take place on Tuesday 26th September from 1.00pm and again at 6.00pm. They are for anyone who may not have an urgent safeguarding query but would like to talk over any issues or concerns.
21 Sep 2023
The Diocese of York’s Safeguarding Team with York Minster invites ministers, parish volunteers and committed church members to take part in a week of online sharing, teaching and learning, with a focus on sharing the understanding and behaviour that keep our Diocese and Cathedral safe for all.
21 Sep 2023
“A grand weekend out in God’s wonderful outdoors was perfect for refreshing the soul and mind,” reflects Jan Grey from the Generous Giving team.
20 Sep 2023
Thirty participants gathered online on Tuesday evening, 19th September, for the first session of the Deepening Discipleship Project, the Diocese of York’s new flagship Lay Ministry formation pathway.
20 Sep 2023
Stories from our diocesan Family Camp at Wydale earlier in the summer.
20 Sep 2023
In Stick With Love, Bishop Arun Arora guides us through the Advent season with beautiful and accessible daily readings, rich in reminders of the love of Christ that unites every tongue, tribe and nation in our stunningly diverse global church.
20 Sep 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
19 Sep 2023
Malton-based 'Multiply Minister' Hendrik Klaver is going to Sheffield to collect an e-Cargo bike newly-bought for conversion into a mobile pop-up café - and bring it home by an 88-mile sponsored ride.
13 Sep 2023
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York
13 Sep 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
12 Sep 2023
A Celebration of Lay Ministries Service on Saturday 23 September at 11.00am in York Minster is to mark a new chapter in recognising the ministries of lay people in the Diocese of York.
12 Sep 2023
We say goodbye to Dr Carolyn Edwards as she leaves her role as Children and Youth Adviser in the Diocese of York
07 Sep 2023
Ten new Honorary Canons will be collated, admitted and installed as members of the College of Canons of York Minster, during a service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 16 September 2023 at 5.30pm.
06 Sep 2023
The 100th church in the Diocese of York to sign up for the Parish Giving Scheme is...
06 Sep 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
06 Sep 2023
St John’s Church serves the community of Bransholme, an estate of 18,500 people in East Hull, where life can be tough and the challenges of the cost of living crisis hit hard. The church ran a foodbank, which supported local people throughout the covid pandemic, but the vision of St John’s is to offer more than a food parcel.
30 Aug 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.
23 Aug 2023
St Michael le Belfrey (known as The Belfrey), a thriving Grade 1 listed church in York city centre, has been granted permission (through a faculty approval) by the Chancellor of the Diocese of York for its building project called Impact.
23 Aug 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.
22 Aug 2023
Dulverton Hall, the Church of England Pensions Board’s purpose-built community living accommodation in Scarborough for retired ministers and their spouses or civil partners, is holding an open day on Thursday 7th September from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
21 Aug 2023
The Revd Paul Millard (Rector of St Paul’s and St Barnabas, York) reflects on the impact of the Generous Giving Team’s visit.
15 Aug 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.
08 Aug 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.
03 Aug 2023
Mustard Seed has been working in partnership with the Church of England to produce a series of inspiring films about the Mustard Seed mission.
02 Aug 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.
01 Aug 2023
The Bishop of Beverley, the Rt Revd Stephen Race, writes: Ancient and Modern
27 Jul 2023
The Bishop of Selby and the Bishop of Whitby in the Diocese of York (the Church of England from the Tees to the Humber and around the A1 to the Yorkshire coast) have announced that they are both to retire in July 2024.
26 Jul 2023
St Hilda’s is registered as an Eco Church, an award scheme is for churches who ‘want to demonstrate that the gospel is good news for God’s earth’. Management of church land is a key part of the scheme, as Carol McGee, church warden at St Hilda’s, explains.
26 Jul 2023
A survey to help us understand the picture of faith and missional discipleship across our diocese.
26 Jul 2023
An opportunity to engage with the latest edition in the Rhythm of Life collection - for families.
25 Jul 2023
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York
24 Jul 2023
The Revd Jenny Rankin, Assistant Curate at St John Newland, Hull, shares a story of how a Sunday morning intercession can surprise with the deep acknowledgment of God’s immense grace and transformative power.
24 Jul 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.
20 Jul 2023
The first ground was broken for Northallerton’s brand-new Oakbridge Church of England Primary School on the 18th July by local MP and Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
19 Jul 2023
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it's in your church building or online.