Barry Hill
@bishopbarry.bsky.social
Hope, grace, life. #bhafc. Bishop of Whitby. Serving across the Diocese of York, especially from #Middlesbrough & the Tees to the Vale of Pickering, & Thirsk to Whitby. Chair of Board of Education. Geriatric millennial.
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📣 Is God calling you? Come and explore your vocations at the Vocations Roadshow in Middlesbrough on Saturday 7th February.
Join Bishop Barry Hill for a welcoming day of discovering how God might be calling you to serve — whether in ordained ministry, lay leadership, or everyday Christian life.
Join Bishop Barry Hill for a welcoming day of discovering how God might be calling you to serve — whether in ordained ministry, lay leadership, or everyday Christian life.
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
📣 Is God calling you? Come and explore your vocations at the Vocations Roadshow in Middlesbrough on Saturday 7th February.
Join Bishop Barry Hill for a welcoming day of discovering how God might be calling you to serve — whether in ordained ministry, lay leadership, or everyday Christian life.
Join Bishop Barry Hill for a welcoming day of discovering how God might be calling you to serve — whether in ordained ministry, lay leadership, or everyday Christian life.
Alleluia! What wonderful, prayerful and Spirit-led occasion as Bishop Sarah formally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury @churchofengland.org to sustained applause and much delight.
January 28, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Alleluia! What wonderful, prayerful and Spirit-led occasion as Bishop Sarah formally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury @churchofengland.org to sustained applause and much delight.
What fabulous news! Alleluia :)
The next #BishopofEly is to be the Rt Revd Sarah Clark, Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow since 2019, in Durham diocese, where she is also currently the Acting Bishop, Downing Street announced on Tuesday
#churchofengland #bishopsappointments #durhamdiocese
#churchofengland #bishopsappointments #durhamdiocese
Bishop Clark of Jarrow to be next Bishop of Ely
She succeeds the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, who was translated to Lincoln in May 2023
www.churchtimes.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
What fabulous news! Alleluia :)
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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.
That #UKpoverty2026 is a depressing, if sadly predictable, read shouldn't let us become immune or normalised to these levels of poverty & inequality. More can be done. This can be changed but it takes sustained effort across society. In the meantime, am glad churches at the forefront of addressing.
Poverty is deepening.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
January 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM
That #UKpoverty2026 is a depressing, if sadly predictable, read shouldn't let us become immune or normalised to these levels of poverty & inequality. More can be done. This can be changed but it takes sustained effort across society. In the meantime, am glad churches at the forefront of addressing.
An inspiring afternoon visiting MIMA (#Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) with the effervescent @teessideuni.bsky.social Dean of Culture & Creativity, Dr Laura Sillars, ahead of the Turner Prize arrival. MIMAs focus as catalyst for local storytelling is superb & a huge blessing to our town.
January 26, 2026 at 6:14 PM
An inspiring afternoon visiting MIMA (#Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) with the effervescent @teessideuni.bsky.social Dean of Culture & Creativity, Dr Laura Sillars, ahead of the Turner Prize arrival. MIMAs focus as catalyst for local storytelling is superb & a huge blessing to our town.
Good this morning to relicense Bill Dewing as House for Duty priest in Osmotherley, Harsley, Ingleby Arncliffe, Cowesby, Felixkirk, Boltby, Kirkby Knowle, Leake, Over+Nether Silton & Kepwick
And this afternoon relicense Paul Jackson as Chaplain to the Order of the Holy Paraclete
#grateful #thankful
And this afternoon relicense Paul Jackson as Chaplain to the Order of the Holy Paraclete
#grateful #thankful
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Alleluia! God at work across a wonderful community.
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 7:33 PM
Alleluia! God at work across a wonderful community.
What joy as 31 beloved daughters & sons of God confirmed/baptised today across Cleveland @dioceseofyork.bsky.social! 19 this morning at N Ormesby by @archbishopofyork.org then by me this morning in Allerston, N Ryedale & this afternoon in Redcar, where Andy Grieff also collated Rector. God at work!🎉
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
What joy as 31 beloved daughters & sons of God confirmed/baptised today across Cleveland @dioceseofyork.bsky.social! 19 this morning at N Ormesby by @archbishopofyork.org then by me this morning in Allerston, N Ryedale & this afternoon in Redcar, where Andy Grieff also collated Rector. God at work!🎉
A great joy to be led in worship by and commission a new group of @dioceseofyork.bsky.social youth discipleship ambassadors at @yorkminster.bsky.social this morning. Lovely support from youth leaders, clergy, families and their congregations.
January 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A great joy to be led in worship by and commission a new group of @dioceseofyork.bsky.social youth discipleship ambassadors at @yorkminster.bsky.social this morning. Lovely support from youth leaders, clergy, families and their congregations.
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#RacialJusticeSunday is a chance to reflect on how we live Christ’s story today by challenging racism, valuing every person, and choosing love in action.
Take time on Sunday 8th February to pray, reflect, and ask how your church can be a place of deeper welcome and belonging. 🔗Link below.
Take time on Sunday 8th February to pray, reflect, and ask how your church can be a place of deeper welcome and belonging. 🔗Link below.
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
#RacialJusticeSunday is a chance to reflect on how we live Christ’s story today by challenging racism, valuing every person, and choosing love in action.
Take time on Sunday 8th February to pray, reflect, and ask how your church can be a place of deeper welcome and belonging. 🔗Link below.
Take time on Sunday 8th February to pray, reflect, and ask how your church can be a place of deeper welcome and belonging. 🔗Link below.
Creeping up the table...
January 21, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Creeping up the table...
Lovely to meet for lunch today with thirty Churchwardens from across Whitby deanery. A good opportunity to thank them... "...for this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God." 2 Corinthians 9:12
January 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Lovely to meet for lunch today with thirty Churchwardens from across Whitby deanery. A good opportunity to thank them... "...for this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God." 2 Corinthians 9:12
Yesterday's rest day saw a lovely walk on Sandsend beach (and customary amazing sandwich at Mary's Sandwich Shop). Tomorrow (18/1), I'll be at Lythe to preside and preach (10am, all welcome) with the lovely community there.
This is a cracking job but may struggle to get visibility.
Please share🙏:
This is a cracking job but may struggle to get visibility.
Please share🙏:
January 17, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Yesterday's rest day saw a lovely walk on Sandsend beach (and customary amazing sandwich at Mary's Sandwich Shop). Tomorrow (18/1), I'll be at Lythe to preside and preach (10am, all welcome) with the lovely community there.
This is a cracking job but may struggle to get visibility.
Please share🙏:
This is a cracking job but may struggle to get visibility.
Please share🙏:
A joy to relicense Donneta Thomas as curate in the Whorlton Group @dioceseofyork.bsky.social over breakfast this morning alongside parish and deanery colleagues.
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM
A joy to relicense Donneta Thomas as curate in the Whorlton Group @dioceseofyork.bsky.social over breakfast this morning alongside parish and deanery colleagues.
Much rejoicing and a lovely turnout this evening as Sam is licensed to be priest of St Martin of Tours, Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough @dioceseofyork.bsky.social Alleluia!
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Much rejoicing and a lovely turnout this evening as Sam is licensed to be priest of St Martin of Tours, Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough @dioceseofyork.bsky.social Alleluia!
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An invitation to Reverend Anthony's licensing on 1st February for you. RSVP to: celebration@middleESKmoor.org
Middle ESK Moor
Enriching • Sharing • Knowing
Middle ESK Moor
Enriching • Sharing • Knowing
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
An invitation to Reverend Anthony's licensing on 1st February for you. RSVP to: celebration@middleESKmoor.org
Middle ESK Moor
Enriching • Sharing • Knowing
Middle ESK Moor
Enriching • Sharing • Knowing
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Welcome Archdeacon Liz!
Photos from the Collation, Admission, and Installation of the new Archdeacon of York are now up ➡️flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGiQ6
Photos from the Collation, Admission, and Installation of the new Archdeacon of York are now up ➡️flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGiQ6
January 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Welcome Archdeacon Liz!
Photos from the Collation, Admission, and Installation of the new Archdeacon of York are now up ➡️flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGiQ6
Photos from the Collation, Admission, and Installation of the new Archdeacon of York are now up ➡️flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGiQ6
Such a good evening as we give thanks to God for now @farliz.bsky.social and pray for her ministry
This evening, we're at York Minster for the Collation, Admission, and Installation of the new Archdeacon of York, the Revd Canon Liz Hassall.
Join us as we pray for Liz and her family in this exciting new stage of her ministry 🙏
Join us as we pray for Liz and her family in this exciting new stage of her ministry 🙏
January 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Such a good evening as we give thanks to God for now @farliz.bsky.social and pray for her ministry
In our regular @dioceseofyork.bsky.social Sunday by Sunday reflections on the Gospel of the Day, this week a few thoughts from me on The Baptism of Christ drawing on the artwork of Jez Thomas that hangs by our front door....
vimeo.com/1152525422
vimeo.com/1152525422
Bishop Barry reflects on Matthew 3.13-17 for the First Sunday of Epiphany.
The Rt Revd Barry Hill, Bishop of Whitby, reflects on Matthew 3.13-17 for the First Sunday of Epiphany, 11th January.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
In our regular @dioceseofyork.bsky.social Sunday by Sunday reflections on the Gospel of the Day, this week a few thoughts from me on The Baptism of Christ drawing on the artwork of Jez Thomas that hangs by our front door....
vimeo.com/1152525422
vimeo.com/1152525422
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Get ready for #ThyKingdomCome 2026
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday, 22 January to help you prepare for this #ecumenical celebration of prayer in May.
Sign up for sessions (same content repeated twice) at 11am and 7pm
cte.org.uk/get-ready-fo...
#PrayTogether
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday, 22 January to help you prepare for this #ecumenical celebration of prayer in May.
Sign up for sessions (same content repeated twice) at 11am and 7pm
cte.org.uk/get-ready-fo...
#PrayTogether
January 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Get ready for #ThyKingdomCome 2026
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday, 22 January to help you prepare for this #ecumenical celebration of prayer in May.
Sign up for sessions (same content repeated twice) at 11am and 7pm
cte.org.uk/get-ready-fo...
#PrayTogether
Join the special #ChurchesTogether webinars on Tuesday, 22 January to help you prepare for this #ecumenical celebration of prayer in May.
Sign up for sessions (same content repeated twice) at 11am and 7pm
cte.org.uk/get-ready-fo...
#PrayTogether
Is God calling you to be the new Rector of Hinderwell, Roxby & Staithes with Lythe, Ugthorpe & Sandsend @dioceseofyork.bsky.social?
Where Moors meet Beach, picturesque villages with lovely communities of faith, open to creativity in growing younger. Closes 12/2
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/ho...
Where Moors meet Beach, picturesque villages with lovely communities of faith, open to creativity in growing younger. Closes 12/2
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/ho...
Is God calling you to be the new Rector of Hinderwell, Roxby and Staithes with Lythe, Ugthorpe and Sandsend (The Mulgrave Benefice)? | Diocese of York
We are three parishes located in a beautiful part of the world where moors meet beach and sea with some of the most picturesque villages in the UK. We are young at heart and open to new ideas; we are ...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Is God calling you to be the new Rector of Hinderwell, Roxby & Staithes with Lythe, Ugthorpe & Sandsend @dioceseofyork.bsky.social?
Where Moors meet Beach, picturesque villages with lovely communities of faith, open to creativity in growing younger. Closes 12/2
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/ho...
Where Moors meet Beach, picturesque villages with lovely communities of faith, open to creativity in growing younger. Closes 12/2
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/ho...
Is God calling you or someone you know to be the new Priest in Charge of Eston and Normanby in Middlesbrough @dioceseofyork.bsky.social?
Two welcoming, vibrant & growing churches in the charismatic tradition, with deep community links. Closes 12/2. Pls share:
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/is...
Two welcoming, vibrant & growing churches in the charismatic tradition, with deep community links. Closes 12/2. Pls share:
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/is...
Is God calling you to be the new Priest in Charge of Eston with Normanby in Middlesbrough? | Diocese of York
We are a welcoming, vibrant and evangelical parish with two churches and three congregations, with a heart to serve Jesus and our community. We are praying for a priest-in-charge who is faith-filled, ...
dioceseofyork.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Is God calling you or someone you know to be the new Priest in Charge of Eston and Normanby in Middlesbrough @dioceseofyork.bsky.social?
Two welcoming, vibrant & growing churches in the charismatic tradition, with deep community links. Closes 12/2. Pls share:
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/is...
Two welcoming, vibrant & growing churches in the charismatic tradition, with deep community links. Closes 12/2. Pls share:
dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/is...
According to Bible app @youversion.bsky.social the most engaged with Bible verse of 2025 is from Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 10:
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
#hope #life
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
#hope #life
December 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
According to Bible app @youversion.bsky.social the most engaged with Bible verse of 2025 is from Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 10:
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
#hope #life
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
#hope #life
If only it was socially acceptable the rest of the year when going up or downstairs to taking a quality street as a 'traveller'
December 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If only it was socially acceptable the rest of the year when going up or downstairs to taking a quality street as a 'traveller'