All the latest news is below.
17 Mar 2024
The Bishop of Hull has invited all those in and around the city directly impacted by the recent revelations regarding Legacy Independent Funeral Directors to join with her in vigil and lament on Saturday 23rd March at 7.00pm at Hull Minster.
16 Mar 2024
Living together in times of uncertainty
14 Mar 2024
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.
08 Mar 2024
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 Mar 2024
Andrew Smith, Diocesan Director of Education shares a reflection on the schools in our diocese.
06 Mar 2024
Dozens of Anglican churches from the dioceses of York and Durham are supporting Festival Teesside, a free festival of music, faith and service based in Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on 8th-9th June 2024.
28 Feb 2024
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.
26 Feb 2024
York Diocesan Synod meets at Manor Church of England Academy, York, at 9.30am on Saturday 16th March 2024.
21 Feb 2024
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.
20 Feb 2024
Just a friendly reminder that the next Monthly Drop-in Session will take place on Tuesday 27th February 2024 from 1.00pm.
20 Feb 2024
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York
19 Feb 2024
The Revd Canon Stafford Moses is to be consecrated as the third Bishop of False Bay, one of our three Link Dioceses in the Cape region of South Africa, on Saturday 24th February at the Cathedral of All Saints, Somerset West, Cape Town, by Archbishop of Cape Town the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba.
15 Feb 2024
Jan, a Generous Giving Advisor, went to visit Lynda Wilson after meeting her at a Mustard Seed event. Lynda has completed Stepping Up with Mustard Seed and is member of the team at Westway Open Arms, Eastfield, Scarbrough. Jan is an Ambassador for Mustard Seed and was enthralled by Lynda’s story.
14 Feb 2024
The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson, Bishop of Whitby, reflects on the beginning of our journey of Lent.
14 Feb 2024
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.
13 Feb 2024
The Revd Matt Woodcock, Pioneer Minister based at St Paul's, Holgate, and St Barnabas, Leeman Road, reflects on Upper Room's activities throughout the year.
08 Feb 2024
There have been recent cases in the Diocese of York of local churches being chased by copyright owners for use of pictures on parish websites or social media. Diocesan Communications Director Martin Sheppard offers some suggestions:
07 Feb 2024
York Diocesan Synod meets at Manor Church of England Academy, York, at 9.30am on Saturday 16th March 2024.
07 Feb 2024
The diocesan Church Buildings Team has succeeded in winning two grants under the Church of England’s Buildings for Mission project, made possible with Church Commissioners’ funding.
06 Feb 2024
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 Feb 2024
The Revd Graham Potter, Rector of Eston with Normanby, shares his reflections on exploring God’s vision and calling within the parish.
02 Feb 2024
The annual festival of Hilda’s Heirs returns to York this March, celebrating women of faith who have gone before us.
02 Feb 2024
York is to host the first-ever Church Times Festival of Faith and Music in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in April 2024.
01 Feb 2024
Volunteers at the Genesis Project in Middlesbrough have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, known as ‘the MBE for volunteer groups’. It is one of 262 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. On Tuesday 30th January, more than 30 volunteers were presented with their awards by the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner.
01 Feb 2024
Extraordinary (additional) Meeting to consider the future Episcopal Ministry in the Sees of Selby and Whitby.
31 Jan 2024
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 Jan 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place on 27th January each year and commemorates the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
24 Jan 2024
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.
23 Jan 2024
The Revd Canon Sue Binks, Diocesan Link Officer for the Diocese of False Bay writes about the back-to-school service in the Diocese of False Bay, South Africa.
22 Jan 2024
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York
17 Jan 2024
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 Jan 2024
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.
08 Jan 2024
2024 will be the Revd Melanie Burnside's first full year in the post described in last summer's job advert as "Unusual and exciting" - and one of her tasks is to explain to people exactly what her job is.
08 Jan 2024
York Diocesan Synod meets online at 7.00pm on Monday 29th January 2024
03 Jan 2024
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 your church building or online.
02 Jan 2024
Eight deacons will be ordained priest by the bishops of the Diocese of York over the weekend 6th - 7th January, in or close to the parish where they serve as Curate.
26 Dec 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 your church building or online.
21 Dec 2023
Words and pictures from Bishop Eleanor's Saturday pilgrimage walks with Believe in Hull during December.
21 Dec 2023
York Diocesan Synod meets online at 7.00pm on Monday 29th January 2024; Synod members and staff will receive the Zoom link.
20 Dec 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 your church building or online.
15 Dec 2023
The Diocese of York launches its refreshed Prayer Diary, encouraging a pattern of prayer and storytelling across our family of churches.
14 Dec 2023
The Church of England’s national House of Bishops has resolved to commend a selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples, as well as for those in covenanted friendships.
14 Dec 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 your church building or online.
13 Dec 2023
Chris Cooke, Mayor of Middlesbrough sampled a new form of retail as he visited the Community Grocery and Foodbank – both based at St Barnabas Church on Linthorpe Road.
13 Dec 2023
Big Green Heart, York-based charity developed in a secondary school in Hull where high levels of childhood trauma impact behaviours, was acclaimed at the national 2023 Cinnamon Incubator Competition Final in London last month.
11 Dec 2023
York Minster is to host the first-ever Church Times Festival of Faith and Music in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in April 2024.
08 Dec 2023
Just a friendly reminder that the next Monthly Drop-in Session will take place on Tuesday 19th December 2023 from 1.00pm.
06 Dec 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 your church building or online.
06 Dec 2023
8th December this year marks 50 years since the extension of Heslington Church was dedicated.
30 Nov 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 your church building or online.