News
All the latest news is below.
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21 May 2019
Multiply Day draws lay and clergy concerned for growth from across the diocese
Lay and clergy from all corners of the Diocese of York have taken part in the first ever 20s to 40s workshop held in York at the weekend (Saturday 18 May).
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20 May 2019
Drax Church takes a lead in rural crime prevention
Curate of Carlton and Drax the Revd Becky Allright is taking a lead with local councillors in measures to combat crime in the quiet village of Drax near Selby with an event about Crime Prevention on June 8th, 3.00pm to 5.00pm, in Drax Village Hall.
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20 May 2019
Twenty-Five years of women as priests in the Diocese of York
May 2019 sees the 25th anniversary of the first ordinations of women to the priesthood in the Diocese of York.
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17 May 2019
An enriching visit from Abaana New Life Choir
Archbishop Holgate’s School enjoyed a true ‘highlight of the year’ with Abaana New Life Choir’s visit this week.
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15 May 2019
Toilets and Technology; what future for the rural church?
Local churches should learn to see themselves as assets in their communities, as community enablers, networkers and story tellers who have been in business for 2000 years, said the Revd Caroline Pinchbeck, speaking to 28 people who met at Wydale Hall in May to discuss ‘Futures for the Rural Church’.
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14 May 2019
A wonderful Royal Smile
Setting aside her roles as Lay Dean of Scarborough, Lay Member of the Church of England’s General Synod representing the Diocese of York and consequent membership of Diocesan Synod, the Diocesan Pastoral and Property Committees, the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Vacancy-in-See Committee, not to mention her work on the Deaneries Development Group and much, much more, Ros Brewer is still surprised to have been nominated to receive the Royal Maundy this year in recognition of her service to the church and community.
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10 May 2019
Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School achieves "Good" in recent SIAMS
Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School has received a 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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07 May 2019
Appointing the next Archbishop of York; a prayer and some questions
The Bishop of Hull, the Rt Revd Alison White, has written a prayer for use by churches, groups and individual people throughout the Diocese of York. And after we pray, we're invited to consider some questions about the next Archbishop and contribute to the consultation process.
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07 May 2019
Saying farewell to Archdeacon Sarah
It's been announced today that Archdeacon of York Sarah Bullock will be leaving soon to be the next Bishop of Shrewsbury in the Diocese of Lichfield. Due to the short timescale before her consecration at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on the 3rd July, there is no opportunity for a single large-scale farewell service for Sarah in the Diocese of York.
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07 May 2019
Archdeacon of York to be Bishop of Shrewsbury
The Venerable Sarah Bullock, Archdeacon of York, is to be the new Area Bishop of Shrewsbury in the Diocese of Lichfield.
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06 May 2019
Former Teesside Vicar to be Bishop of Norwich
A former Teesside Vicar has been appointed the 72nd Bishop of Norwich following the retirement of the Right Reverend Graham James.
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30 Apr 2019
Sharing the Vision…. First ever 20s to 40s workshop day to be held in York
For the first time, a day is being held to help churches across the Diocese of York to reach out to those in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
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28 Apr 2019
Church Army Selby Celebrates 10th Church Birthday
On Sunday 28th April 'Edge Community' celebrated 10 years since meetings began in 2009. "Edge Community is a Church of England church for the Flaxley Rd community. But it is very different from most people's idea of church. It's fun, relaxed and has a really strong sense of community." says Captain Richard Cooke of Church Army.
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25 Apr 2019
Chair of the Crown Nominations Commission
The Prime Minister has appointed Joëlle Warren, MBE, DL as Chair of the Crown Nominations Commission which will nominate the next Archbishop of York.
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24 Apr 2019
Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland win council award
Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland have won the "Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Residents" award at the Middlesbrough Civic Community Awards.
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24 Apr 2019
Digital giving to Christian Aid at the Diocesan office
Everyone across the diocese has the opportunity to make donations towards Christian Aid throughout April and May – and you won’t need cash to do it!
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21 Apr 2019
Archbishop of York's Easter Day sermon in York Minster
‘There is nothing love cannot face: there is no limit to its faith, its hope, its endurance’ (1 Corinthians 13: 7).
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16 Apr 2019
Distribution of Food bank Real Easter Eggs begins
More than 700 Easter Eggs have been donated to food banks by churches from across the UK.
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15 Apr 2019
A new role for York Minster’s Canon Precentor
The Reverend Canon Peter Moger, who has been Canon Residentiary and Precentor of York Minster since 2010, has been appointed to a post in the Scottish Episcopal Church, located in the Outer Hebrides.
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12 Apr 2019
'Good' SIAMS for Terrington VA Church of England Primary School
Terrington Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School has received a 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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12 Apr 2019
Escrick Church of England Primary School achieves 'Good' SIAMS result
Escrick Church of England Primary School has achieved a 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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12 Apr 2019
Easter gift as Newton on Ouse church receives funding boost
A much-loved North Yorkshire church is to share in a £323,687 funding payout from the National Churches Trust.
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09 Apr 2019
Major pledge to help Selby Abbey's roof restoration appeal
The Selby Abbey Trust is delighted to confirm a pledge of £100,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation towards the cost of the first phase of the Abbey’s roof appeal.
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05 Apr 2019
The inaugural Diocese of York Cup won by Manor Church of England Academy
Manor Church of England Academy has won the inaugural Diocese of York Cup.
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05 Apr 2019
A call for photographs from Selby Abbey
Were you or members of your family or ancestors married, baptised or confirmed at Selby Abbey? If so the Abbey would love to hear from you.
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05 Apr 2019
Sleights Church of England Primary School receives 'Good' in recent SIAMS
Sleights Church of England Primary School has achieved a 'Good' in it's most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools report.
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05 Apr 2019
The Reverend Mary Rolls licensed as a 20s to 40s Minister in Thirsk
The Reverend Mary Rolls was licensed in St Mary’s Church, Thirsk, on the 3rd April, as the newest member of the Diocese of York’s 20s to 40s initiative.
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04 Apr 2019
Did HM The Queen give your Granny Maundy Money in Selby in 1969?
Selby Abbey is looking for relatives of people who received Maundy Money from HM The Queen on the 3rd April 1969, when she attended the Royal Maundy service at the Abbey that year as part of its 900th anniversary celebrations.
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02 Apr 2019
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, writes:
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02 Apr 2019
An 'Excellent' SIAMS for All Saints Church of England Academy, Ingleby Barwick
All Saints Church of England Academy has achieved an 'Excellent' in it's most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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02 Apr 2019
Becoming a Diaconal Church – Broadening the Vision
Methodist Deacon David Clark is passionate about the renewal of the church as movement rather than institution, and that's what he told this year's Deacons' Conference at Wydale Hall. Hear him here...
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01 Apr 2019
Climate Change ~ opening up the issues at Gilling
John Ashton, former Special Representative on Climate Change at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was the first speaker in a series of talks on public issues organised by Holy Cross Church, Gilling East near Helmsley.
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29 Mar 2019
For services to the Mothers’ Union, to Women and to Families
Congratulations to Lynne Tembey, former Mothers' Union Worldwide President, parishioner (and indeed Vicar's wife) at Marske, who yesterday received her OBE in recognition of her services to the Mothers’ Union, to Women and to Families.
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28 Mar 2019
Hull Minster awarded £3.9 million grant by Highways England
Highways England has awarded £3.9m to Hull Minster to complete the church’s remarkable transformation into a hub for the city’s history, heritage and community.
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28 Mar 2019
Sutton on the Forest Church of England Primary School receives 'Good' in their SIAMS report
Sutton on the Forest Church of England Primary School has received a 'Good' in it's most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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27 Mar 2019
An early Mother's Day in North Ormesby
Mother’s Day celebrations came early to Holy Trinity in North Ormesby when on Sunday (24th) Families Worker Vanessa Kirby hosted an Intergenerational Afternoon Tea.
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27 Mar 2019
'Good' SIAMS for Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has received a 'Good' in its most recent SIAMS report.
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27 Mar 2019
'Faith, Hope and Love', a service to mark 10 years since Claudia Lawrence went missing.
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu gave the address at a service entitled ‘Faith, Hope and Love’ at St Mary’s Priory Church, Old Malton, on Sunday 24 March.
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27 Mar 2019
New Priest-in-Charge for The Ascension, Middlesbrough
The new Priest-in-Charge of the Parish Church of The Ascension, Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough, was licensed by the Bishop of Whitby on Monday 25th March 2019.
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26 Mar 2019
Celebrating the life of Caroline Mockford
The Reverend Canon John Rees looks back on the life of Caroline Mockford.
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21 Mar 2019
Father Adam Gaunt Celebrates Ten Years in Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove!
On the afternoon of Sunday 15th March 2019, a congregation of two hundred people gathered together at Saint Leonard’s Parish Church in Loftus to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Father Adam becoming Rector of Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove.
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19 Mar 2019
Vicar of Hull Minster appointed to new role at Liverpool Cathedral
The Vicar of Hull Minster, the Reverend Canon Dr Neal Barnes, is leaving after nine years in Hull to take up a new position of Canon for Mission and Faith Development at Liverpool Cathedral in July.
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16 Mar 2019
Dean of York takes on honorary role in York Diocese
Following a unanimous vote in support at York Diocesan Synod, Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has commissioned and anointed the Dean of York, the Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Frost, as an Honorary Assistant Bishop on the Diocese of York.
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15 Mar 2019
Archbishop of York's statement on the New Zealand mosque attacks
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has released a statement on the horrific attacks that shook New Zealand earlier today.
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14 Mar 2019
Archbishop Holgate's Church of England Pupils attend Commonwealth Day service with HM the Queen
On Monday 11th March, students from Archbishop Holgate’s Church of England School in York travelled to London to join 700 children and young people from across the UK in celebration of Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey as part of a congregation of 3,000 people.
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14 Mar 2019
Farsi Service in Wakefield Cathedral a resounding success
A group of parishioners from Holy Trinity in North Ormesby, Middlesborough attended the launch of the official Farsi translation of Common Worship in Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday 2nd March.
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14 Mar 2019
Sister Carole, RIP
It is with great sadness that the Sisters of the Order of the Holy Paraclete have announced the death of the Prioress, Sr Carole O.H.P. who died peacefully on 8th March 2019.
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12 Mar 2019
Brafferton St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School achieves 'Good' in SIAMS report
Brafferton St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the latest to achieve a 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools report.
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11 Mar 2019
Are you on A Church Near You?
Throughout Lent and Holy Week, one million people will visit A Church Near You. Many of these visitors will be looking for a service or event to attend during this season. Will they be able to find yours?
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11 Mar 2019
Caroline Mockford RIP: funeral
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on the 5th March of our Diocesan and Provincial Registrar, Caroline Mockford.