
Acting Archdeacon of York
The Revd Canon Liz Hassall is to be Acting Archdeacon of York, following the departure of the Ven Sam Rushton at the end of March
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Farewell to Archdeacon of York Sam Rushton
As Archdeacon Sam moves on to her new ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield many of us will want to show our warm appreciation for all her faithful service
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York Diocesan Synod: changed venue, timings and agenda for 15th March 2025
Synod meets online at 9.30am on Saturday 15th March 2025.
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Funeral of the Venerable Christopher Hawthorn – former Archdeacon of Cleveland
Funeral of former Archdeacon of Cleveland the Ven Christopher Hawthorn will be at 12.00 noon on Friday 21st March at Christ Church, Harrogate
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Ordained Women Gather in Cleveland Archdeaconry
Thirty ordained women in licensed posts across the Archdeaconry of Cleveland gathered recently with Bishop of Whitby Barry Hill.
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People on the Move
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York.
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Help us to Help Our Church
Christ Church, Coatham
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Going in the footsteps of St Chad
Sam Rushton, Archdeacon of York, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Diocese of Lichfield
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York Diocesan Synod: meeting 15th March 2025
York Diocesan Synod meets at Huntington School, York, at 9.30am on Saturday 15th March 2025.
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Hedging his bets… Jonny’s new job
Jonny Hedges has been appointed to the role of Growing Healthy Churches Revitalise Enabler within the Diocese of York’s Mission and Ministry Team.
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‘Lord’s Prayer Tour’ begins at York Minster Evensong, Friday 7th March
Archbishop of York begins his tour to teach The Lord’s Prayer across the Northern Province of the Church of England at Evensong in York Minster on 7 March
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‘A well-deserved honour’ – OBE for local Academy chief
An OBE has been awarded in the New Year Honours List to the Chief Executive Officer of a Multi-Academy Trust which includes eight of the Diocese of York's Church of England Primary Academies.
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Access and conservation: Lottery grants support historic churches
Historic churches in Bulmer and Helmsley have benefitted from recent grants from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
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