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The 98th Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell. Serving the Diocese of York and the dioceses of the Northern Province of the Church of England.
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Here’s your final Synod Spotlight for the February 2026 sessions 🎦
Every evening this week, we've shared moments from the sessions, which ended today.
You can find out more about the General Synod at cofe.io/Synod.
#GeneralSynod #Synod
Every evening this week, we've shared moments from the sessions, which ended today.
You can find out more about the General Synod at cofe.io/Synod.
#GeneralSynod #Synod
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Here’s your final Synod Spotlight for the February 2026 sessions 🎦
Every evening this week, we've shared moments from the sessions, which ended today.
You can find out more about the General Synod at cofe.io/Synod.
#GeneralSynod #Synod
Every evening this week, we've shared moments from the sessions, which ended today.
You can find out more about the General Synod at cofe.io/Synod.
#GeneralSynod #Synod
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Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the fourth day of the February session.
We're sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week-long meeting, which concludes tomorrow. Follow us to stay up to date.
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the fourth day of the February session.
We're sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week-long meeting, which concludes tomorrow. Follow us to stay up to date.
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the fourth day of the February session.
We're sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week-long meeting, which concludes tomorrow. Follow us to stay up to date.
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the fourth day of the February session.
We're sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week-long meeting, which concludes tomorrow. Follow us to stay up to date.
Today at Synod, I spoke about poverty and the Church, reflecting on 40 years since the Faith in the City report was first published. We give thanks for the enduring impact of that report and we recommit ourselves to ending poverty in all its forms.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Today at Synod, I spoke about poverty and the Church, reflecting on 40 years since the Faith in the City report was first published. We give thanks for the enduring impact of that report and we recommit ourselves to ending poverty in all its forms.
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Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the third day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the third day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the third day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the third day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
On the third day of General Synod, we began by sharing the Eucharist together in praise and thanksgiving.
To read my Homily 👇
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To read my Homily 👇
www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
February 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
On the third day of General Synod, we began by sharing the Eucharist together in praise and thanksgiving.
To read my Homily 👇
www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
To read my Homily 👇
www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
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Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the second day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
#Synod
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the second day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
#Synod
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the second day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
#Synod
Today the Church of England's General Synod sat for the second day of a week-long meeting at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions throughout the week. Follow us to stay up to date.
#Synod
At the start of General Synod, I was delighted to welcome Sarah Mullally as she attends her first synod in her role as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Here's your Synod Spotlight 🎦
The Church of England's General Synod began today at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions taking place from Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February. Follow us to stay up to date.
#Synod
The Church of England's General Synod began today at Church House, Westminster.
We'll be sharing the key events and discussions taking place from Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February. Follow us to stay up to date.
#Synod
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
At the start of General Synod, I was delighted to welcome Sarah Mullally as she attends her first synod in her role as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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February's General Synod opens today.
Here's what's coming up on the first day of the Church of England’s Synod.
📺 You can also tune in live to all the events this week at cofe.io/SynodLiveStream.
#GeneralSynod
Here's what's coming up on the first day of the Church of England’s Synod.
📺 You can also tune in live to all the events this week at cofe.io/SynodLiveStream.
#GeneralSynod
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
February's General Synod opens today.
Here's what's coming up on the first day of the Church of England’s Synod.
📺 You can also tune in live to all the events this week at cofe.io/SynodLiveStream.
#GeneralSynod
Here's what's coming up on the first day of the Church of England’s Synod.
📺 You can also tune in live to all the events this week at cofe.io/SynodLiveStream.
#GeneralSynod
The Church of England’s General Synod meets in London this week. As we gather as one household under God, I pray for all attending that our conversations can be rooted in love for one another and guided by the Holy Spirit.
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Church of England’s General Synod meets in London this week. As we gather as one household under God, I pray for all attending that our conversations can be rooted in love for one another and guided by the Holy Spirit.
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Today's online service for Racial Justice Sunday comes from the Diocese of Leeds.
Featuring Bishop Rosemarie Mallett and Bishop Arun Arora, the sermon is led by Bishop Smitha Prasadam, and the service is led by Rev Wayne Simmonds.
Watch at cofe.io/RacialJusticeService.
Featuring Bishop Rosemarie Mallett and Bishop Arun Arora, the sermon is led by Bishop Smitha Prasadam, and the service is led by Rev Wayne Simmonds.
Watch at cofe.io/RacialJusticeService.
A Service for Racial Justice Sunday | The Church of England
Join us this week for our service for Racial Justice Sunday from the Diocese of Leeds, with other contributors from around the country.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Today's online service for Racial Justice Sunday comes from the Diocese of Leeds.
Featuring Bishop Rosemarie Mallett and Bishop Arun Arora, the sermon is led by Bishop Smitha Prasadam, and the service is led by Rev Wayne Simmonds.
Watch at cofe.io/RacialJusticeService.
Featuring Bishop Rosemarie Mallett and Bishop Arun Arora, the sermon is led by Bishop Smitha Prasadam, and the service is led by Rev Wayne Simmonds.
Watch at cofe.io/RacialJusticeService.
Join me in this prayer for Racial Justice Sunday 🙏
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Join me in this prayer for Racial Justice Sunday 🙏
Honoured to be in the House of Lords yesterday as Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, took her seat, alongside the Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The Rt Revd Debbie Sellin, Bishop of Peterborough & I were present for oaths of allegiance to the Monarch.
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Honoured to be in the House of Lords yesterday as Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, took her seat, alongside the Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The Rt Revd Debbie Sellin, Bishop of Peterborough & I were present for oaths of allegiance to the Monarch.
Please pray for Fiona Gibson and Jean Burgess. They are consecrated as bishops in the Church of God serving in the dioceses of Bath & Wells and Lincoln.
Images taken by Chris Vaughan Photography.
Images taken by Chris Vaughan Photography.
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Please pray for Fiona Gibson and Jean Burgess. They are consecrated as bishops in the Church of God serving in the dioceses of Bath & Wells and Lincoln.
Images taken by Chris Vaughan Photography.
Images taken by Chris Vaughan Photography.
At Southwark Cathedral for tomorrow’s consecration of Fiona Gibson as the Bishop of Taunton and Jean Burgess as the Bishop of Grimsby.
They'll serve in @diolincs.bsky.social and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Please pray for them as they take up these roles.
They'll serve in @diolincs.bsky.social and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Please pray for them as they take up these roles.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
At Southwark Cathedral for tomorrow’s consecration of Fiona Gibson as the Bishop of Taunton and Jean Burgess as the Bishop of Grimsby.
They'll serve in @diolincs.bsky.social and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Please pray for them as they take up these roles.
They'll serve in @diolincs.bsky.social and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Please pray for them as they take up these roles.
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Planning for Lent at your church? ✝️
Our range of free resources including a session guide for groups, graphics and templates, resources for schools and more is now available.
Get your resources today at cofe.io/DrawNear.
Our range of free resources including a session guide for groups, graphics and templates, resources for schools and more is now available.
Get your resources today at cofe.io/DrawNear.
January 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Planning for Lent at your church? ✝️
Our range of free resources including a session guide for groups, graphics and templates, resources for schools and more is now available.
Get your resources today at cofe.io/DrawNear.
Our range of free resources including a session guide for groups, graphics and templates, resources for schools and more is now available.
Get your resources today at cofe.io/DrawNear.
You can read the charge I gave to Archbishop Sarah during today's confirmation of Election 👇
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Confirmation of Election: The Charge | The Archbishop of York
NEWS - The Charge as delivered to Sarah Mullally at the service to confirm her election as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on 28 January 2026
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January 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
You can read the charge I gave to Archbishop Sarah during today's confirmation of Election 👇
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"Sarah, it is Christ we long to see, but it is Christ in you and through you that will be the hallmark of your ministry as servant and Shepherd to the Church of England and across our beautiful and diverse Anglican Communion."
January 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
"Sarah, it is Christ we long to see, but it is Christ in you and through you that will be the hallmark of your ministry as servant and Shepherd to the Church of England and across our beautiful and diverse Anglican Communion."
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Join us in prayer today, on the Confirmation of Election of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Join us in prayer today, on the Confirmation of Election of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏
Bishop Sarah Mullally will today become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury,
following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s. I look forward to working alongside Bishop Sarah in helping lead our church so that we can be simpler, humbler and bolder in our living and sharing of the Gospel.
following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s. I look forward to working alongside Bishop Sarah in helping lead our church so that we can be simpler, humbler and bolder in our living and sharing of the Gospel.
January 28, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Bishop Sarah Mullally will today become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury,
following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s. I look forward to working alongside Bishop Sarah in helping lead our church so that we can be simpler, humbler and bolder in our living and sharing of the Gospel.
following her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s. I look forward to working alongside Bishop Sarah in helping lead our church so that we can be simpler, humbler and bolder in our living and sharing of the Gospel.
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, I am lighting a candle at 8pm with others across the UK, remembering those who were killed in the Holocaust.
As we #LightTheDarkness, I pray this light renews our commitment to resist hatred and uphold the dignity of every human life.
As we #LightTheDarkness, I pray this light renews our commitment to resist hatred and uphold the dignity of every human life.
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, I am lighting a candle at 8pm with others across the UK, remembering those who were killed in the Holocaust.
As we #LightTheDarkness, I pray this light renews our commitment to resist hatred and uphold the dignity of every human life.
As we #LightTheDarkness, I pray this light renews our commitment to resist hatred and uphold the dignity of every human life.
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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews.🙏
This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews.🙏
January 27, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews.🙏
This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews.🙏
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What an absolute joy to be at Holy Trinity North Ormesby today with @archbishopofyork.org for 20(!) confirmations.
#Confirmations #ChurchOfEngland #LivingChristsStory
#Confirmations #ChurchOfEngland #LivingChristsStory
January 25, 2026 at 12:54 PM
What an absolute joy to be at Holy Trinity North Ormesby today with @archbishopofyork.org for 20(!) confirmations.
#Confirmations #ChurchOfEngland #LivingChristsStory
#Confirmations #ChurchOfEngland #LivingChristsStory
At the Trinity Centre, North Ormesby this morning to preach, preside, baptize and confirm at the Parish Eucharist, welcome new followers of Jesus. @DioceseOfYork
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@dioceseofyork.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
At the Trinity Centre, North Ormesby this morning to preach, preside, baptize and confirm at the Parish Eucharist, welcome new followers of Jesus. @DioceseOfYork
@dioceseofyork.bsky.social
@dioceseofyork.bsky.social
The Church of England Lent theme for 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent. It’s an invitation to cultivate habits and practices that will draw us near to God. And we will find that, in doing so, God will draw near to us, too.
Find out more at https://cofe.io/DrawNear.
Find out more at https://cofe.io/DrawNear.
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The Church of England Lent theme for 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent. It’s an invitation to cultivate habits and practices that will draw us near to God. And we will find that, in doing so, God will draw near to us, too.
Find out more at https://cofe.io/DrawNear.
Find out more at https://cofe.io/DrawNear.
This weekend marks the RSPB #BigGardenBirdwatch — an opportunity to pause, notice the beauty of creation, and help protect it. 🐦
One of our team at Bishopthorpe Palace will be taking part, joining thousands across the country in watching and counting garden birds.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/
One of our team at Bishopthorpe Palace will be taking part, joining thousands across the country in watching and counting garden birds.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/
RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity
The RSPB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) is charity for the conservation of birds & wildlife. We bring people together who love nature and want to take action to restore it
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January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This weekend marks the RSPB #BigGardenBirdwatch — an opportunity to pause, notice the beauty of creation, and help protect it. 🐦
One of our team at Bishopthorpe Palace will be taking part, joining thousands across the country in watching and counting garden birds.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/
One of our team at Bishopthorpe Palace will be taking part, joining thousands across the country in watching and counting garden birds.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/