News
All the latest news is below.
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11 May 2022
Church of England national funding to increase 30% to support and develop ministry
The Church of England today announced plans for a significant increase in funding for the next three years to support God’s mission and ministry across the country, supporting local parishes and growing many more new worshipping communities to serve the whole nation.
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11 May 2022
The Ven Andy Broom, Archdeacon of the East Riding, reflects on John 13:31-35 for the 5th Sunday of Easter, 15th May 2022
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 our church building or online.
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09 May 2022
Global Theologian appointed Honorary Minor Canon at York Minster
The Revd Dr Peniel Rajkumar, Global Theologian, United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG), was installed as Honorary Minor Canon Theologian at the Evensong service at York Minster on Sunday 8th May.
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03 May 2022
Join us as the Revd Nick Morgan, Vicar of the Bramham Benefice reflects on John 10:22-30 for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
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 our church building or online.
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02 May 2022
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
The Archdeacon of Cleveland, the Ven Dr Amanda Bloor, writes...
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28 Apr 2022
Digital Giving success!
Great news about recent data which shows a significant increase in digital giving income across our churches.
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28 Apr 2022
New face in the Generous Giving Team
The Generous Giving team are delighted to welcome Phil McBride as Generous Giving Officer
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20 Apr 2022
The Revd Matthew Porter, Vicar of St Michael-le-Belfrey, York, reflects on John 21:1-19 for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, 1st May 2022.
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 our church building or online.
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20 Apr 2022
The Revd Gloria Naylor, Vicar of Sutton St James, Hull, reflects on John 20 19-end for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, 24th March 2022.
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 our church building or online.
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20 Apr 2022
People on the Move
Comings and Goings in the Diocese of York
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19 Apr 2022
NEW – Online Faculty System training videos
The Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches - the DAC - has produced a series of short training videos on how to use the Online Faculty System.
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13 Apr 2022
Diocesan Synod Report, 9th April 2022
'Living Christ's Story', racial justice, environment, Board of Education changes, finance update, General Synod report and more.
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13 Apr 2022
Through Christ we have access to God - this is the meaning of the Resurrection! Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell offers a reflection for Easter Day
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 our church building or online.
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11 Apr 2022
Nick Bird to be Diocesan Adviser for Vocations
The Revd Canon Nick Bird, currently Rector of the Rural East York parishes based at Dunnington, has been appointed Adviser for Vocations for the Diocese of York.
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09 Apr 2022
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, writes:
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09 Apr 2022
This is why we Live Christ's Story
Archbishop of York's Presidential Address to York Diocesan Synod, Saturday 9th April 2022
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08 Apr 2022
Don't fall foul of picture copyright
There have been a couple of 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:
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07 Apr 2022
Archdeacon Sam Rushton reflects on Luke 22.14-end of 23 for Palm Sunday, 10th April 2022
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 our church building or online.
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01 Apr 2022
Catch that Breeze, says Net Zero Hero
Draughty church buildings and lengthy sermons could become power banks for a net-zero future under an innovative scheme launched on Friday in a York Diocese parish.
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31 Mar 2022
John Day, Acting Archdeacon of York, reflects on John 12:1-8 for the 5th Sunday of Lent, 3rd April 2022
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 our church building or online.
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31 Mar 2022
Financial boost unlocks ‘Living Christ’s Story’ vision
The Diocese of York has won a significant grant towards implementing the ambitious vision for growth across the diocese championed by Archbishop Stephen.
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29 Mar 2022
United in prayer for Ukraine
Archbishop's support for call to join fellow Christians on Sunday 3 April to pray for an end to the conflict in Ukraine and for peace in our world
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28 Mar 2022
It’s time to complete the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)...
...says Diocesan Green Ambassador the Revd Jan Nobel: not just another chore – but part of our journey to reduce energy, save money, and care for creation
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28 Mar 2022
‘Only Connect’ Distinctive Deacons’ Conference, March 2022
The ‘connector impulse’ motivates people to overcome limitations instead of becoming victims of circumstances, said keynote speaker and community theologian Ann Morisy to this year’s Distinctive Deacons’ Conference at the Diocese of York’s Retreat and Conference Centre, Wydale Hall near Scarborough.
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25 Mar 2022
Participating in 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme: guidance for occupants of Vicarages
Guidance and support for occupants of diocesan houses considering offering accommodation to people fleeing the invasion of Ukraine as part of the Government's 'Home for Ukraine' scheme,
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25 Mar 2022
Christians invited to join community
A fledgling Christian community on the North Yorkshire coast is looking to expand its team who live in and run its retreat house.
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25 Mar 2022
The Revd Liz Hassall of the York City Centre churches reflects on John 19.25b-27 for Mothering Sunday (Mothers' Day), 27th March 2022
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 our church building or online.
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18 Mar 2022
The Revd Dr Jenny Wright, Chaplain to the Archbishop of York, reflects on Luke 13:1-9 for the Third Sunday of Lent, 20th March 2022
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 our church building or online.
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16 Mar 2022
Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine
Following Government announcements about the initial Sponsorship Schemes coming into effect, the Church of England has issued some initial advice to parishes
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10 Mar 2022
USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe launch Ukraine emergency appeal
Mission agency USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe are launching an emergency appeal to get aid to people in desperate need because of the military invasion of Ukraine.
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09 Mar 2022
'This attack is an act of evil...
The Archbishops of York and Canterbury call for prayers, for Ukraine and for peace
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08 Mar 2022
The Revd Simon Bray of the Bishopthorpe Road Parishes, York, reflects on Luke 13:31-end for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
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 our church building or online.
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04 Mar 2022
Events and services at York Minster for Covid-19 National Day of Reflection, Wednesday 23 March 2022
York Minster will welcome people for remembrance, prayer and hope on Wednesday 23rd March, the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown.
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03 Mar 2022
The Archdeacon of Cleveland, the Ven Dr Amanda Bloor, reflects on Luke 4:1-13 for the 1st Sunday of Lent, 6th March 2022.
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 our church building or online.
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01 Mar 2022
York-based reader Bernadette Burbridge reflects on John 8:1-11 for Ash Wednesday, with Riding Lights Theatre Company.
An extra new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use and for churches to use in their Ash Wednesday worship, whether it's in a church building or online.
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27 Feb 2022
Archbishop's Sermon at St Mary's Tadcaster 27 February 2022
The Archbishop attended worship at St Mary's Church in Tadcaster and gave the sermon which follows in full
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25 Feb 2022
'Bring to completion all that your calling has begun' - Bishop Alison's farewell
As retiring Bishop of Hull Alison White bids farewell during Evensong at York Minster today, we can view here the service of thanksgiving and prayer held at Christ Church, Bridlington, on the 6th February.
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25 Feb 2022
Multiply Minister Emma celebrated in Lay Church Plant report
Emma Miles, a growth-funded Multiply leader based at West Hill in the Parish of Bessingby and Bridlington, Christ Church, features in a new report published by Myriad, a movement of people with a vision to see a multiplication of new forms of church across this nation and beyond.
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24 Feb 2022
Attack on Ukraine ‘an act of great evil’ - statement from Archbishops of York and Canterbury
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby have condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine as “an act of great evil”.
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23 Feb 2022
Canon Sue Sheriff of St Oswald's, Fulford, York, reflects on Luke 9.28-36 [37-43a] for the Sunday next before Lent, 27th February
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 our church building or online.
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21 Feb 2022
Matthew Porter appointed Honorary Chaplain to The Queen
The Revd Matthew Porter, Vicar of St Michael-le-Belfrey in York, has been appointed an Honorary Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen.
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18 Feb 2022
Faith, curry and an Archbishop
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell joined members of the Multiply community, Upper Room York, for a night of curry and faith conversation.
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16 Feb 2022
The Rt Revd Dr John Thomson, Bishop of Selby, reflects for the Diocese of York on Luke 8:22-25 for the 2nd Sunday before Lent, 20th February 2022
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 our church building or online.
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11 Feb 2022
Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland Awarded National Lottery Community Fund Grant
In October 2021, an application was submitted to The National Lottery Community Fund by Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland (TM&C) as part of NLCF's Reaching Communities grant awards.
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09 Feb 2022
Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, reflects for the Diocese of York on Racial Justice Sunday, 13th February 2022
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 our church building or online.
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04 Feb 2022
People on the Move
Comings and Goings in the Diocese of York
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04 Feb 2022
Rector becomes brickie for historic redevelopment of Cleveland’s ironstone mining museum
On the 28th January, Rector of Loftus, Carlin How & Skinningrove and Chairman of the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum’s board of trustees, Fr Adam Gaunt, joined colleagues in laying a brick as the construction of the museum’s exciting new extension gains pace.
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04 Feb 2022
What a Hoot
Parishioners at st Augustine's, Kirkby-in-Cleveland, have created a vacancy... for a Barn Owl.
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03 Feb 2022
Memorial Service for Bishop Humphrey Taylor, 23rd April 2022
The life of the Rt Revd Humphrey Taylor, Bishop of Selby from 1991 to 2003, will be celebrated at a service in St Olave's, Church, Marygate, York at 2.30pm on Saturday 23rd April 2022.
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02 Feb 2022
Sister Heather Francis Crane OHP reflects on Luke 5.1-11 for the 4th Sunday before Lent, 6th February 2022
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 our church building or online.