
Archdeacon Sam’s final reflection, the Third Sunday in Lent.
Sunday 23rd March.
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Diocesan Synod Saturday 15th March 2025
Synod met online for 90 minutes on a sunny but bracing Saturday morning on the Ides of March.
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Pastoral Letter – March 2025
A Pastoral Letter from Sam Rushton, Archdeacon of York.
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In the end, everything is secondary to God
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell's Presidential Address to York Diocesan Synod at its online meeting on Saturday 15th March 2025
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People on the Move
Movements of clergy and others, into, out of and between posts in the Diocese of York.
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York Church invites neighbours to come and see Community Hub plans
A York Parish Church publicly launches its Community Hub project , to replace an ageing church hall with an up-to-date, accessible and multi-purpose building.
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Acting Archdeacon of York
The Revd Canon Liz Hassall is to be Acting Archdeacon of York, following the departure of the Ven Sam Rushton at the end of March
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Archbishop Stephen reflects on Luke 13.31-35 for the Second Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 16th March.
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Farewell to Archdeacon of York Sam Rushton
As Archdeacon Sam moves on to her new ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield many of us will want to show our warm appreciation for all her faithful service
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York Diocesan Synod: changed venue, timings and agenda for 15th March 2025
Synod meets online at 9.30am on Saturday 15th March 2025.
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The Ven Dr Amanda Bloor, Archdeacon of Cleveland, reflects on Luke 4.1-13 for the First Sunday of Lent and International Women’s Day.
Sunday 9th March.
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Funeral of the Venerable Christopher Hawthorn – former Archdeacon of Cleveland
Funeral of former Archdeacon of Cleveland the Ven Christopher Hawthorn will be at 12.00 noon on Friday 21st March at Christ Church, Harrogate
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Ordained Women Gather in Cleveland Archdeaconry
Thirty ordained women in licensed posts across the Archdeaconry of Cleveland gathered recently with Bishop of Whitby Barry Hill.
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