For Churches

Support for all areas of parish life

Reflect. Find support. Take the next step.

Every church has its own story. Some are growing in confidence. Some are stretched thin. Some are carrying complex buildings, delicate finances, or tired volunteer teams. Many are doing several of these things at once.

Our Parish Support team is here to help you pause, reflect, and find the right support for your context.

Start with the Self-Reflection and Development Tool for Churches

A good place to start is our Self-Reflection and Development Tool. It helps your church take stock of where you are right now: what is going well, what feels fragile, where there is energy, and where you might need help. It is designed to help you have honest, prayerful conversations and identify priorities for the next stage of your church’s life.

From there, you can explore support from diocesan teams across mission, discipleship, buildings, safeguarding, finance, governance, children and youth work, ministry, and care for creation.

Explore our parish support offer

Our What’s on Offer booklet brings together practical support, training, networks, and resources for parishes across the Diocese of York.

It includes practical help, training, networks, resources, and contacts across areas such as leadership, discipleship, children and youth work, safeguarding, governance, finance, buildings, generous giving, and care for creation.

Use it alongside the Self-Reflection and Development Tool to help you find the right support.

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