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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

The Ven Sam Rushton

As Archdeacon Sam moves on to her new ministry as Diocesan Secretary and CEO in the Diocese of Lichfield many of us will want to show our warm appreciation for all her faithful service, wise counsel and good colleagueship as both Archdeacon of York and, previously, as Archdeacon of Cleveland.

There is an opportunity to contribute to a leaving gift for Sam. Donations for this must be received by 5.00pm on Monday 31st March via:

  • bank transfer to York Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd; sort code 20-99-15, account no 30985759 with payment reference “Gift – Archdeacon Sam”.
  • cheque payable to York Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd and posted to Diocese of York Finance Team, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4XT. Please write “Gift – Archdeacon Sam” on the back of the cheque.

There will an opportunity to say farewell to Sam in the context of Evensong in York Minster on Sunday 16th March at 4.00pm, at which Sam will preach.