On the 17th January 2022, a special meeting of York Diocesan Synod discussed and overwhelmingly agreed the outline for the process of Deanery planning that began in February.
Resource Centre
Resources for the Living Christ's Story process of transformation, which began in 2021 with deanery and then parish consultations,and continues into spring 2022 with future planning at deanery level.
Deanery Planning Resources
- View Archbishop Stephen's video message (right) to Deaneries about the planning process
- Download 'New Ways' Guidance Notes:
- New Ways of Being Church
- New Ways of Growing Healthy Churches
- New Ways of Growing a Culture of Generosity
- New Ways of Imagining Ministry
Other downloadable resources to support your discussions (PDFs):
- Diocese of York Information
This offers a more comprehensive insight into our diocese. - The Diocesan Budget for 2022
This gives an insight into our diocesan finances. - Resourcing our Diocese
Our Common Fund; where does the money come from and how is it used, and more.
Some video animations to help you understand our diocesan finances
You can share these widely, save them, show them in church or online, and make any use of them you wish to help understand the questions we're all thinking and praying about (click the links below):
1. Where does the Diocese of York get its money from, and where does it spend it?
2. How much does the Diocese spend on Ministry?
God our loving Father,
you have called your Church into being in your love and strengthened us for your service.
Guide and inspire us as we seek to re-shape our approach to mission and ministry in our diocese;
that we may be a joyful Church of missionary disciples,
one in heart and mind; for the sake of your kingdom,
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.