News
All the latest news is below.
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11 Sep 2019
Get with the Programme! Training Days for the 'Come and See' Mission, 12th-15th March 2020
Training events have been organised for Deanery representatives and others who want to be inspiring and encouraging others between now and then, and there's one event with the ebullient Canon Robin Gamble that is open to all.
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10 Sep 2019
Looking at Churches study days 2019-20
Looking at Churches Study Days are held on a monthly basis during the winter months at two sites: Wass (near Ampleforth) and Pannal (near Harrogate), at a cost of £25 per person per day.
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09 Sep 2019
Archbishop admits seven Readers to serve in local churches
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, admitted seven new Readers to serve in parishes in the Diocese of York, during a service in York Minster on Saturday 7th September.
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06 Sep 2019
The Day the Teddy Bears had their picnic...
The ‘Church Mice’ and ‘Ignite’ youngsters (ages 3 to 11) at St Michael’s, Easingwold, along with children baptised in the last three years and some of their grownups, were sure of a big surprise when they brought along furry friends young and old for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the church rooms at the end of August.
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06 Sep 2019
Many Happy Returns!
As we start September the online Parish Returns System for collecting 2018 numbers has come to its conclusion. Across the Diocese we achieved the following rates of submission, which are an excellent set of figures apart from the Annual Report & Accounts.
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06 Sep 2019
Free Will Offer 2020 ~ deadline 30 September
Archbishop Sentamu has asked each church in the Diocese to send him your Free Will Offer pledge for 2020 by the 30th September 2019, so that the Diocesan Finance Team can get to work on the 2020 budget that will fund the mission and ministry to which God calls us next year.
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06 Sep 2019
Bringing an international flavour to the church in Malton – Hendrik begins ministry to reach 20s-40s
As the country weathers a period of Brexit-related turmoil, a Dutch church minister and his Zimbabwean wife have returned to the UK to begin a new pioneering ministry among those in their 20s, 30s and 40s in the North Yorkshire market town of Malton.
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04 Sep 2019
All good gifts around us – ‘First Fruits’ liturgy and prayer resources from the Generous Giving Team
A new collection of resource material to help parishes explore giving and generosity has been launched by the Generous Giving team.
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27 Aug 2019
From Palace to Palace – The Youth Trust Trek
On Monday 9 September 2019, ten York business leaders will begin a six-day trek and cycle from Bishopthorpe Palace to Lambeth Palace, London, to fundraise for the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.
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12 Aug 2019
Archbishop announces new Archdeacon of York
The Archbishop of York has today announced the appointment of the Venerable Sam Rushton as the new Archdeacon of York.
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08 Aug 2019
Fun, Faith, and Field Games ~ The Genesis Project at Wydale Hall
The families of Grove Hill, Middlesbrough, enjoyed a fantastic escape to the Emmaus Centre at Wydale Hall recently. 50 people travelled the 50 miles to Scarborough for a holiday filled with fun, faith, and field games as part of The Genesis Project.
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08 Aug 2019
3 Swans a-celebrating! Selby Abbey throws a parade celebrating 950 years
Selby enjoyed a fabulous festive parade on the 31st of July as part of St Germain's Day - the patron saint of Selby Abbey.
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02 Aug 2019
Sister Jocelyn OHP chosen as the new Prioress for the Sisters of the Order of the Holy Paraclete
The Sisters of the Order of the Holy Paraclete, Whitby, are very pleased to tell their friends in York Diocese that Sister Jocelyn OHP has been elected as their new Prioress.
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25 Jul 2019
'Mustard Seed' ~ strategy to reach People in Poverty moves forward
The Diocese of York’s ‘People in Poverty’ strategy is moving forward following agreement by Archbishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod, the church’s ‘parliament’.
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25 Jul 2019
Valuing All God's Children in Diocesan Schools ~ two more 'Good' SIAMS reports
Two more of the 125 Church of England Schools in the Diocese of York have been judged 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
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25 Jul 2019
Having a (volley)ball at St Barnabas: Matt Woodcock is the latest 'Multiply' minister
The Revd Matt Woodcock was licensed on the 24th July as a 'Multiply' Minister, tasked with building a new worshipping community with a focus on those in their 20s, 30s and 40s in the parishes of St Barnabas, Leeman Road and St Paul’s, Holgate, in York.
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24 Jul 2019
Oh what a knight! New book on mediaeval effigies in Yorkshire churches
Yorkshire churches contain 231 seven hundred-year-old carved mediaeval effigies from 143 sites, the majority still being where they were originally placed including many fine examples in the Diocese of York.
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22 Jul 2019
Let there be light… in All Saints’ Church
The lights will go out in the historic All Saints’ Church in Pocklington, locally known as the Cathedral of the Wolds, when it closes to the public for ten weeks after the 10.45am Family Communion service on the 4th August.
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18 Jul 2019
Churches urged to help Christian Aid tackle crisis and build resilience as floods devastate parts of South Asia
Christian Aid is urging churches across the Diocese of York to support an appeal offering a lifeline to those impacted by torrential rain, floods and landslides that have displaced millions of people across India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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17 Jul 2019
Rock Mass brings Boston Spa Festival to a fiery finale
A service of Holy Communion with a difference provided the grand finale to a weekend of community celebrations and activities in Boston Spa.
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17 Jul 2019
Historic South Holderness churches throw the doors open over August Bank Holiday weekend
Fourteen of the churches in the Deanery of South Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, will hold an 'Open Churches Weekend' over the August Bank Holiday from Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August 2019.
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17 Jul 2019
‘Vision, commitment and sheer hard work;’ Barlow is a ‘Good’ School.
Barlow Church of England Primary School has been judged ‘Good’ by OFSTED following their June 2019 Inspection, having been rated as Requiring Improvement in March 2017.
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15 Jul 2019
Meet the Generous Giving Team... the movie!
As the Diocesan Generous Giving Team approaches its first birthday, meet Team Leader Jo Beacroft-Mitchell and Advisers Sammi Tooze and David Smallwood - and learn what they can do for you in your church, working towards our goal of every church achieving sustainable finances.
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12 Jul 2019
Hull Minster to be first church outside the Vatican to host Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece
A must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece will allow people to see the iconic work for the first time in a church other than in the Vatican. “Michelangelo – A Different View” displays Michelangelo’s world-famous work up close for the first time, giving visitors unprecedented access to the artist’s magnificent paintings which adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome
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12 Jul 2019
The Bible in scarecrows at Thorngumbald Scarecrow Event
The Thorngumbald Scarecrow Trail and Village Show weekend took place over the 6th and 7th July, and didn’t just raise money for the church and other village charities, but was also used by the local church as an opportunity for mission.
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12 Jul 2019
A 'Good' SIAMS for Bishop Wilton Church of England Primary School
Bishop Wilton Church of England Primary School achieves a 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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12 Jul 2019
"Excellent" SIAMS for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Beverley
St Mary's Church of England Primary School has achieved the grade of 'Excellent' on their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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11 Jul 2019
Rob’s ministry to reach 20s-40s launched with wine, cake and coffee
Gifts of wine, coffee and chocolate cake were the unusual symbols of ministry which were presented to the Revd Rob Suekarran at his recent licensing service held at St Wilfrid’s Church, Brayton near Selby.
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08 Jul 2019
1100 Primary School leavers 'Step Forward' in five fantastic services
The Education team have been delighted to welcome over 1100 pupils to the five Leavers’ services over the last couple of weeks.
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08 Jul 2019
The Belfrey organ finds new home in St Lawrence's
The beautiful 19th century organ of St Michael le Belfrey, York, will be restored, rebuilt, and installed in nearly St Lawrence's Church as part of The Belfrey’s Impact Project.
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04 Jul 2019
Diocesan Synod Report, 22 June 2019
Diocesan Synod met at Manor Church of England Academy, York, on a warm Saturday, 22nd June 2019.
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04 Jul 2019
Service of commemoration: 75th anniversary of the Battles of Kohima and Imphal
Seven veterans of the Battle of Kohima and the Burma Campaign, widely regarded as the turning point of the land war in South East Asia (1941-1945), laid wreaths at a service in Dean’s Park, York Minster, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battles of Kohima and Imphal on the 4th July.
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01 Jul 2019
Archbishop Leads Yorkshire Schools Pilgrimage to Taizé
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is leading over 100 students and staff from schools in Yorkshire on a pilgrimage to Taizé.
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01 Jul 2019
Day of celebrations for St Helen's, Escrick
The successful completion of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which supported “Walking through the centuries with a Legless Knight” project at St Helen’s Church, Escrick, was celebrated with a day of varied activities and thanksgiving.
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01 Jul 2019
Welcome to The Journal and The Briefing
The Diocese of York has launched two new fortnightly newsletters to keep you informed on news and events.
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28 Jun 2019
To the Saints of the Diocese of York
The Archdeacon of Cleveland, Sam Rushton, writes about first fruits.
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28 Jun 2019
South Kilvington Church of England Primary School achieves a 'Good' SIAMS
South Kilvington 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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28 Jun 2019
Archaeologists delve into history and pave way for exciting future for Hull Minster
Archaeology work has begun as the prelude to an exciting new extension to house a visitor and heritage centre at Hull’s historic Minster. A £3.9m grant from Highways England is enabling Hull Minster to realise its ambitions to build the glass, bronze and stone extension on the 700-year-old church.
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28 Jun 2019
Cherry Burton teacher achieves place on the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme
In February this year, Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart wrote to all schools in his constituency encouraging teachers to attend the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme. This programme is a fully-funded three-day course that runs from 1 – 3rd July 2019 and aims to equip teachers with the knowledge to inspire children about British values and our political system.
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28 Jun 2019
"A guiding influence, encyclopedic knowledge, and kindness shared with the world" ~ remembering Lord John Habgood
The 95th Archbishop of York, Lord John Staplyton Habgood was remembered by friends and family at York Minster on Thursday 27th June.
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21 Jun 2019
Archbishop to ordain deacons to serve in the Diocese of York
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will ordain new deacons to serve in the Diocese of York during a service in York Minster beginning at 10.00am on Sunday 30th June 2019.
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20 Jun 2019
'Walking in prayer is a powerful way of making retreat' ~ A pilgrimage for Thy Kingdom Come
Philip West, Assistant Curate to South Holderness Deanery Churches, reflects on his 120-mile walk over the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, from Ascension to Pentecost.
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20 Jun 2019
Selby Abbey secures National Lottery funding
Selby Abbey has more than just it's 950 years to celebrate, with a recently secured grant of £45,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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20 Jun 2019
A 'Good' SIAMS for Roos Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Roos Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has achieved a 'Good' in their most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Report.
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16 Jun 2019
Archbishop ordains priests to serve in the Diocese of York
Seven women and two men were ordained priest by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at a service in York Minster on Sunday 16th June 2019.
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14 Jun 2019
Leavers Services 2019
The Diocese of York Education team is looking forward to welcoming its Year 6 pupils from Church primary schools and Year 2 pupils from Church infant schools to the inaugural Leavers’ Services in late June and early July.
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11 Jun 2019
David starts out on new 20s to 40s role with the gift of a blank sheet
A map, a Bettys goody-bag and a blank sheet of paper were the three unusual items presented to newly appointed 20s to 40s minister, the Revd David Johnson, during his recent licensing service at All Saints, Northallerton.
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07 Jun 2019
Introducing our new Multiply website
This week, we launched our Multiply initiative with a fantastic new website – www.multiplyreach.org.
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07 Jun 2019
Shipton by Beningbrough Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary Academy achieves 'Good' in recent SIAMS
Shipton by Beningbrough Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary Academy has achieved a 'Good' in its most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
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04 Jun 2019
Archbishop appoints acting Archdeacon of York
The Archbishop of York has appointed the Reverend Canon John Weetman as the Acting Archdeacon of York. John will begin his role with effect from 1 July 2019 and will continue to serve as Vicar at Selby Abbey.