News
All the latest news is below.
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13 Jan 2021
Farewell to walker, writer, fundraiser, teacher and Reader John Eckersley
John Eckersley died peacefully on 4th January 2021 at home, in Flamborough, with his wife, Nancy and his daughter, Tanya.
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13 Jan 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Canon Precentor 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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06 Jan 2021
Sunday Reflection with the Revd Dr Gavin Wakefield
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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06 Jan 2021
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
Bishop of Hull Alison White writes:
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04 Jan 2021
'Fantastic news' - Rector welcomes success for high street regeneration bid led by church member
Fr Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland, and Carlin How with Skinningrove has congratulated church member Marshall Best, who chairs the Loftus Regeneration and Future High Streets Bid Group (including two further church members), on the Boxing Day announcement that the small Redcar & Cleveland Borough town is to to receive nearly six million pounds in Governent funding to regenerate its High Street.
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31 Dec 2020
'Our hope is found...' ~ Archbishop's New Year reflection series
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is sharing short reflections throughout January 2021 on the theme, ‘Our Hope is Found’ as the country continues to combat the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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30 Dec 2020
Sunday Reflection with Bishop Graham Cray
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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23 Dec 2020
Sunday Reflection with the Bishop of Selby
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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22 Dec 2020
Peerage for Sentamu
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has welcomed today's news from 10 Downing Street that his predecessor, Dr John Sentamu, is to receive a Life Peerage from HM The Queen.
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21 Dec 2020
People on the Move:
Comings and goings in the Diocese of York
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21 Dec 2020
Christmas Reflection with the Archbishop of York
This week, the Diocese of York offers a Christmas reflection and prayer resource on video, for churches to use in their Christmas Day worship, either online or in church.
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18 Dec 2020
Email scam - Beware
It's still doing the rounds: local church office holders such as churchwardens, treasurers etc have received fraudulent messages impersonating members of the clergy, typically in their own parish but sometimes more widely, asking the recipient to spend money typically on vouchers and gift cards.
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15 Dec 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Lee-Anne Southon
Lee-Anne is part of Stepping Up in Middlesbrough. She shares her journey from popping in to her local church to discovering that God has a plan for her life.
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11 Dec 2020
Rural Teaching Partnership launched to build a fair education for pupils in rural communities
The Diocese of York is one of ten dioceses participating in the new Rural Teaching Partnership, launched today by the Church of England, education charity Teach First and the Chartered College of Teaching.
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10 Dec 2020
'Distressing and Shameful' ~ Bishop's comment on JRF Report 'Destitution in the UK 2020'
The Bishop of Whitby has described the content of yesterday’s Joseph Rowntree Foundation report, ‘Destitution in the UK 2020’, as “Distressing and Shameful”.
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09 Dec 2020
The Church bells will ring again at St Alban's, Withernwick
The parishioners of St Alban’s Church, Withernwick, have more than Christmas to celebrate at the end of 2020, with the return of the Church bells.
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09 Dec 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Kat Cross
Kat who is part of Stepping Up in Hull, shares how she has found faith and family at church, with a new path for the future, which she is exploring.
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09 Dec 2020
Sunday Reflection with the Vicar of Northallerton
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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07 Dec 2020
East Riding on a Donkey - Archbishop of York's Christmas Card designed at Beeford Church of England Primary School
Key Stage Two Pupils at Beeford Church of England Primary School, in the East Riding of Yorkshire took on board a new art project in designing the Archbishop of York’s Christmas Card this term.
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04 Dec 2020
'Churches are so much more than places of worship'
Hull Minster features in launch of National Churches Trust 'House of Good' report into community engagement by parish churches
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04 Dec 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Chris Greenwood
This week’s story comes from Chris Greenwood who worships at St Martin of Tours, Whinney Banks.
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02 Dec 2020
Diocesan Synod Report, 28th November 2020
The second ‘virtual’ meeting of York Diocesan Synod took place during the second national ‘lockdown’ caused by the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating participation from members’ and officers’ own homes.
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02 Dec 2020
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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01 Dec 2020
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell writes:
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28 Nov 2020
Living Christ's Story - York Diocesan Synod Address November 2020
The Archbishop of York gave the Presidential address to the virtual York Diocesan Synod on 28 November 2020. This follows in full.
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28 Nov 2020
Living in Love and Faith
Archbishop Stephen has spoken today about the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith (LLF) programme, and how we will approach it in the Diocese of York:
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27 Nov 2020
New Diocesan Warden of Readers
The role of Warden of Readers in the Diocese of York is passing from the Ven Sam Rushton, Archdeacon of York, to the Ven Dr Amanda Bloor, Archdeacon of Cleveland.
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25 Nov 2020
Sunday Reflection with the Director of Making & Nurturing Disciples
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 Nov 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Laura Carlisle
This week’s Stepping Up story comes from Laura in Hull. Laura faithfully serves in her church and community of Bransholme. She also brings her voice and experience into the wider church, most recently into the Church of England work on Living in Love and Faith.
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18 Nov 2020
Sunday Reflection with the Bishop of Hull
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 Nov 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Tracy Thompson
This week Tracy shares her faith story, and describes how she wants to share with others the gift of faith, hope and peace that she has received.
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17 Nov 2020
Fraudulent Facebook account: Dr John Sentamu
We have been made aware that at least one fraudulent Facebook account has been set up in the name of former Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu.
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17 Nov 2020
People on the Move:
Comings and goings in the Diocese of York
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13 Nov 2020
12 Days of Giving from Ecclesiastical and the All Churches Trust
The Generous Giving Team are pleased to share this annual initiative from Ecclesiastical and the All Churches Trust. Any church can enter for a chance to win one of 120 prizes of £1000. The winners will be picked throughout December to use the money as they see fit.
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11 Nov 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Val Oliver
Val, who has lived all her life in Middlesbrough, shares her story and what she is discovering through Stepping Up.
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11 Nov 2020
Sunday Reflection with the Archdeacon 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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10 Nov 2020
Light before lockdown
Just ahead of the second national 'Covid lockdown', the York Normandy Veterans were welcomed by York stained glass company Barley Studio to see a window about to be installed at St Lawrence’s Church, York.
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09 Nov 2020
Church of England publishes Living in Love and Faith resources as bishops call on Church to ‘listen and learn together’
The Church of England has published a landmark set of resources drawing together the Bible, theology, science and history with powerful real-life stories as it embarks on a new process of discernment and decision-making on questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
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08 Nov 2020
Saints and Holy Places of Yorkshire: A pilgrim’s guide to God’s Own County
“A wonderful Christmas gift from Gavin Wakefield,” says Ros Brewer, Lay Dean of Scarborough and a Lay Member of the Church of England's General Synod representing the Diocese of York.
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06 Nov 2020
Strensall Pumpkin Light Trail
On Friday 31st October over 40 homes and businesses took part in the Strensall Pumpkin Light Trail organised by St Mary’s Church by leaving a carved and lit up pumpkin outside their homes.
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05 Nov 2020
Churches to hold month of prayer as second lockdown begins
The Archbishops of York and Canterbury and a number of senior church leaders are inviting Christians across the nation to participate in the month of prayer as a second lockdown in England comes into force.
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05 Nov 2020
Welcome to Holy Redeemer: Church wins the Lottery!
Holy Redeemer PCC, Acomb, York, has been successful in an application for funding under the Covid emergency programme, provided by the government and administered by the National Lottery Community Fund.
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05 Nov 2020
Service of thanksgiving and commemoration for Remembrance Sunday at York Minster
A simple service of thanksgiving and commemoration for Remembrance Sunday will be held at York Minster on Sunday 8 November.
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05 Nov 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Dave Evans
Hull born and bred, Dave shares how his faith of just a few years, inspires him to serve in the church, local community and as a Christian biker.
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04 Nov 2020
A lifeline for the community
Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland scales up its impactful and emergency front line work after securing a significant funding boost from The National Lottery Coronavirus Community Support Fund
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04 Nov 2020
A Letter to the Nation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited the nation to join them in prayer, in a message encouraging ‘calm, courageous and compassionate’ responses to the difficulties of the second national lockdown in England.
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04 Nov 2020
Sunday Reflection with the Dean 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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01 Nov 2020
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
Bishop of Whitby Paul Ferguson writes:
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27 Oct 2020
Season of Remembrance 2020: York Minster's Day to Remember those who have died this year
On Monday 2 November, York Minster’s Season of Remembrance, will continue with a Day to Remember people who have died during 2020.
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27 Oct 2020
Stories from Stepping Up: Jane Cotterill
This week's Stepping Up story comes from Jane Cotterill, who lives and worships in Marfleet, at St Giles' Church.