News
All the latest news is below.
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16 Jun 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Canon Dominic Black
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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14 Jun 2021
Angel delight for vicar
A retired vicar has turned author and written a series of stories to help children learn about God and the Bible.
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11 Jun 2021
Preparing a Space ~ breaking down walls in Scarborough
Hannah and Jake Madin are ‘Multiply Ministers’ in Scarborough, working to build new worshipping communities particularly amongst those in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
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11 Jun 2021
July Prayer Diary and 'TheNews' ready to download
Monthly Diocesan Prayer Diary and printable leaflet of selected Diocesan news items ready to download now.
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11 Jun 2021
Archbishop to ordain fifteen new deacons to serve in the Diocese of York
Fifteen women and men including a serving firefighter, current and former teachers, a hospital chaplain, and workers in homeless services will be ordained Deacon by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, in a service in York Minster on Saturday 26th June beginning at 4.30pm.
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10 Jun 2021
People on the Move
Comings and Goings in the Diocese of York
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09 Jun 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Matt Woodcock
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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08 Jun 2021
Generous Hope for the Future
Laura Carlisle and Phil Sainty are part of St Johns Church, Bransholme, and have joined the Mustard Seed Stepping Up group in East Hull. They describe their church and community and how the support from St Mary’s Cottingham is helping them to develop plans for the future.
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02 Jun 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Mike Peatman
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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01 Jun 2021
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
Archdeacon of Cleveland the Ven Dr Amanda Bloor writes:
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01 Jun 2021
Ringing for Grenfell - on the 4th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster
The Bishop of Kensington invites all churches who are able and willing to join in on the evening of Friday 14th June.
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28 May 2021
Extra miles for extra food ~ Charlie walks to raise funds for Redcar Area Foodbank
Over the last year of lockdown, many families have decided to take up walking in order to get the exercise they were missing. 9-year-old Charlie Todd from Redcar decided to take it to the next level, raising £750 over Lent whilst walking 250 miles – 6.25 miles per day.
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27 May 2021
June Prayer Diary and 'The News' ready to download
Monthly Diocesan Prayer Diary and printable leaflet of selected recent Diocesan news items ready to download now.
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27 May 2021
“A place of prayer, worship, mission, and blessing in our parish” ~ St Hilda’s is dedicated in Kirkleatham
In a service over 20 years in the making, the 18th May, saw the dedication of a new community building for St Hilda’s, Kirkleatham, nearly 4 years after the previous building was demolished in 2017 and over a year since the Bishop of Whitby cut the first turf.
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26 May 2021
People on the Move
Comings and Goings in the Diocese of York
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26 May 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Archbishop of York
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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25 May 2021
Growing generosity at a Church Fete
Wheldrake share a story of their recent COVID-safe church fete.
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25 May 2021
A Continuous Growth of Generosity
The wonderful thing about stories is that they can grow and develop, and new stories become part of the emerging narrative. This week we share with you a story from St Giles Church, Marfleet in East Hull, which is part of the growing story of generosity from St Mary’s Cottingham.
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19 May 2021
Bishop of Beverley to Retire in 2022
The Rt Revd Glyn Webster will be retiring from his role as Bishop of Beverley at Epiphany, 6 January 2022.
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19 May 2021
Churches Count on Nature, 5th-13th June 2021
Many of our churches are surrounded by churchyards. A churchyard is not only a burial ground for the dead, but also an important green space for the living – human and non-human.
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19 May 2021
Sunday Reflection with Paul and Bernadette Burbridge
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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18 May 2021
The Revd Dr Ian McIntosh announced as the new Director of Mission and Ministry for the Diocese of York
We are pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Ian McIntosh, currently Head of Formation in the Church of England’s National Ministry Team, has been appointed as Director of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of York from September 2021.
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17 May 2021
Stories from Stepping Up: Cerrie Puplett
Cerrie is part of the Stepping Up group in Scarborough. She shares her story of faith, how her daughter helped her to rediscover God and come home to his love.
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14 May 2021
Selby Abbey to re-open to tourist visitors on 17th May
With relaxation in Covid Guidelines from 17th May, the Abbey can once again welcome all visitors who want to come to enjoy the Abbey for any reason.
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12 May 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Pete Watson
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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11 May 2021
The Gift that Keeps on Giving!
Two weeks ago we shared the story of St Mary’s Church Cottingham, who have been generously Living Christ’s Story, by supporting mission in East Hull parishes. The gift of almost £1,000 has kept growing, so that five parishes in East Hull will now receive over £250 each to support mission in their local communities.
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05 May 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Dr Catherine Reid
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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04 May 2021
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
Bishop of Selby the Rt Revd Dr John Thomson writes:
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01 May 2021
1896 Peckfield Colliery Disaster recalled
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, joined with local people, civic representatives and families descended from those involved in the Peckfield Colliery disaster of 1896 at a service to commemorate its 125th anniversary, at St Mary’s Church, Micklefield, on the evening of Friday 30th April 2021.
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30 Apr 2021
31 Marriages of Convenience ~ Toilets are Twinned from the Christ Church Network, Bridlington
Christ Church, Bridlington, will be holding a ‘Sponsored Squat’ on Monday, 3rd May, to celebrate and raise money for the ‘Toilet Twinning’ initiative, which will help a partner in a developing country build clean, safe toilets and taps.
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30 Apr 2021
Generously Living Christ's Story
St Mary’s Cottingham used the season of Lent as an opportunity to find out about the people and parishes who are part of the Mustard Seed programme in East Hull.
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28 Apr 2021
Sunday Reflection with Sister Heather Frances Crane, OHP
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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27 Apr 2021
'A wake-up call for parents and church leaders' ~ Faith in the Nexus shows a way forward for nurturing faith in children
The Faith in the Nexus research demonstrates that what will really transform our engagement with children and young people is a strong connection between the home, church and school. A recent presentation showed how the Diocese is making this happen.
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25 Apr 2021
Plant a Tree for the Jubilee!
The global Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time which has generated a much greater public awareness of the need for green space. Many of our churches are surrounded by churchyards or gardens, which – added together – span a green area as large as a national park.
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23 Apr 2021
Archbishop of York’s Presidential Address to General Synod
When George Floyd was murdered last year his last words were: I cannot breathe.
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21 Apr 2021
Eight new honorary Canons of York installed at York Minster
Eight new Honorary Canons will be collated, admitted and installed as members of the College of Canons of York Minster on Sunday 25th April. The Installations will take place within a service of Choral Evensong and will be livestreamed. The Honorary Canons elect will be collated and admitted prior to being installed by The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell.
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21 Apr 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Dean of York Minster
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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21 Apr 2021
Diocesan Synod Report, 17th April 2021
Faith every day, at home, and in Living Christ's Story
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16 Apr 2021
People on the Move
Comings and goings in the Diocese of York
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16 Apr 2021
Running the Stations of the Cross in Middlesbrough
The Revd Nik Stevenson, Multiply Minister for Ingleby Barwick, led five runners on a 14-mile Good Friday pilgrimage to the summit of Roseberry Topping, part of the North York Moors, with a stop every mile to contemplate a Station of the Cross with a reflection and a short prayer.
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14 Apr 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd John Lee
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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09 Apr 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Bishop of Whitby following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
Bishop of Whitby Paul Ferguson offers a Reflection for Sunday 11th April, revised in the light of the death of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
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09 Apr 2021
Statement by the Archbishop of York on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip
Prince Philip, the Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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06 Apr 2021
Enabling Prayer: John Pritchard speaks to the Diocese of York Distinctive Deacons
Due to Covid restrictions this year's Conference was held online via Zoom.
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04 Apr 2021
Archbishop of York's Easter Day Sermon
York Minster, Easter 2021
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04 Apr 2021
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell writes:
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01 Apr 2021
‘Showing God’s Love and Care to Those I meet’ - Pauline Giddings talks on becoming a Recognised Parish Assistant
Pauline started her Recognised Parish Assistant training in 2014 after being asked by her incumbent if it was something she had considered. Pauline is a registered nurse and she felt that ‘the pastoral training was something I felt called to’.
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01 Apr 2021
Complete the Energy Footprint Tool and help the Church of England become 'net zero carbon' by 2030
It is time to complete the Energy Footprint Tool. Revd Johannes Nobel, Green Ambassador for the Diocese of York, explains why this is so important.
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31 Mar 2021
Easter Sunday Reflection with the Archbishop of York
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.
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24 Mar 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Dr Jake Belder
Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Sunday worship, either online or in church as we return to our buildings.