Support for you and for your family
Caring for ourselves and our relationships is vital for sustaining healthy ministry. These pages contain information, resources and signposts to support your wellbeing.
Diocesan Adviser in Pastoral Care Mona-Karina Theodosius can offer or arrange therapy, pastoral support or mediation for clergy, their immediate families, Diocesan employees, and Licensed/Authorised Lay Ministers.
Support for Spouses
Yorkshire Spice is an inclusive group of Christians that supports one another as fellow spouses of ordained or lay ministers.
Retreat Venues & Facilities
Locations for retreats, meetings or conferences within the Diocese of York
Retirement
Preparing for retirement
Money
Advice on financial matters and help if you are having trouble making ends meet
Ministers’ Relief Fund
The Ministers’ Relief Fund (MRF) gives grants to relieve financial need, hardship or distress
Bullying
The Diocesan Policy on Bullying and Harassment
Bishopthorpe Trust
An independent charity supporting ministers in or approaching retirement