Diocese of York
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A family of nearly 600 churches and 122 schools in 442 parishes committed to the praise of God through Jesus Christ and service to others. Living Christ’s story day by day through our faith and work led by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell.
This #RacialJusticeSunday, our short video explores #InterculturalWorship – worship that reflects the rich diversity of God’s people and helps us live Christ’s story of love, welcome, and belonging: vimeo.com/1161056924
#RacialJustice #LivingChristsStory
#RacialJustice #LivingChristsStory
Exploring Intercultural Worship
Intercultural worship is worship that reflects the rich diversity of God’s people and helps us live Christ’s story of love, welcome, and belonging. It's…
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February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This #RacialJusticeSunday, our short video explores #InterculturalWorship – worship that reflects the rich diversity of God’s people and helps us live Christ’s story of love, welcome, and belonging: vimeo.com/1161056924
#RacialJustice #LivingChristsStory
#RacialJustice #LivingChristsStory
We’re delighted to welcome the Revd Canon Mark Carey as our new Director of Mission and Ministry - follow the link below to read more...
Please pray for Mark and his family as he begins this new chapter.
Please pray for Mark and his family as he begins this new chapter.
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We’re delighted to welcome the Revd Canon Mark Carey as our new Director of Mission and Ministry - follow the link below to read more...
Please pray for Mark and his family as he begins this new chapter.
Please pray for Mark and his family as he begins this new chapter.
Our first Vocations Roadshow of the year takes place tomorrow at St Barnabas, Middlesbrough. Whether you’re curious about ordained ministry, lay roles, or simply want to learn more about living out your faith, this day is for you.
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Our first Vocations Roadshow of the year takes place tomorrow at St Barnabas, Middlesbrough. Whether you’re curious about ordained ministry, lay roles, or simply want to learn more about living out your faith, this day is for you.
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Mission is simply being God’s hands and heart to the people around us. Each of us has been graciously gifted with unique skills, passions, and experiences that we can offer to others—expressions of hope that the world deeply needs.
@dioceseofyork.bsky.social #generouschurches #MondayMusings
@dioceseofyork.bsky.social #generouschurches #MondayMusings
February 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Mission is simply being God’s hands and heart to the people around us. Each of us has been graciously gifted with unique skills, passions, and experiences that we can offer to others—expressions of hope that the world deeply needs.
@dioceseofyork.bsky.social #generouschurches #MondayMusings
@dioceseofyork.bsky.social #generouschurches #MondayMusings
It was a joy to gather on Sunday to welcome the Ven Liz Hassall as Archdeacon of York, and to hear her preach for the first time in her new ministry.
Thank you to all who attended from near and far, including our many dignitaries, and to the team at Selby Abbey for their warm hospitality.
Thank you to all who attended from near and far, including our many dignitaries, and to the team at Selby Abbey for their warm hospitality.
February 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
It was a joy to gather on Sunday to welcome the Ven Liz Hassall as Archdeacon of York, and to hear her preach for the first time in her new ministry.
Thank you to all who attended from near and far, including our many dignitaries, and to the team at Selby Abbey for their warm hospitality.
Thank you to all who attended from near and far, including our many dignitaries, and to the team at Selby Abbey for their warm hospitality.
As we prepare to walk the road to Easter, Lent invites us to slow down and draw near to God’s life-giving love.
✨ Find everything you need for Lent, including the new Rhythm of Life Pocket Guide, via our website.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
✨ Find everything you need for Lent, including the new Rhythm of Life Pocket Guide, via our website.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
February 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
As we prepare to walk the road to Easter, Lent invites us to slow down and draw near to God’s life-giving love.
✨ Find everything you need for Lent, including the new Rhythm of Life Pocket Guide, via our website.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
✨ Find everything you need for Lent, including the new Rhythm of Life Pocket Guide, via our website.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
Living Christ’s story means standing against racism wherever we find it.
Explore the reflections and resources for Racial Justice Sunday and consider using them in worship, small groups, or personal prayer - link below.
Explore the reflections and resources for Racial Justice Sunday and consider using them in worship, small groups, or personal prayer - link below.
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Living Christ’s story means standing against racism wherever we find it.
Explore the reflections and resources for Racial Justice Sunday and consider using them in worship, small groups, or personal prayer - link below.
Explore the reflections and resources for Racial Justice Sunday and consider using them in worship, small groups, or personal prayer - link below.
📣 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.
This Lent, we’re offering a new Rhythm of Life Pocket Guide - a small, practical resource designed to support prayer and reflection through the season.
📥 Download the guide online, or request printed copies for your church - link below.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
📥 Download the guide online, or request printed copies for your church - link below.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This Lent, we’re offering a new Rhythm of Life Pocket Guide - a small, practical resource designed to support prayer and reflection through the season.
📥 Download the guide online, or request printed copies for your church - link below.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
📥 Download the guide online, or request printed copies for your church - link below.
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
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
#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.
Join us at our Vocations Roadshow in Middlesbrough and explore how your gifts can serve God’s mission of love in and for the world. 🔗 Link below.
📅 Date: Saturday 7th February
📍 Location: St Barnabas, Linthorpe
📅 Date: Saturday 7th February
📍 Location: St Barnabas, Linthorpe
January 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Join us at our Vocations Roadshow in Middlesbrough and explore how your gifts can serve God’s mission of love in and for the world. 🔗 Link below.
📅 Date: Saturday 7th February
📍 Location: St Barnabas, Linthorpe
📅 Date: Saturday 7th February
📍 Location: St Barnabas, Linthorpe
This year, we’re embracing the national Lent theme: Draw Near: Life-Giving Habits for Lent.
📖 Explore our Lent resources and discover what might help you draw near in the lead-up to Easter: dioceseofyork.org.uk/faith-life/d...
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
📖 Explore our Lent resources and discover what might help you draw near in the lead-up to Easter: dioceseofyork.org.uk/faith-life/d...
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This year, we’re embracing the national Lent theme: Draw Near: Life-Giving Habits for Lent.
📖 Explore our Lent resources and discover what might help you draw near in the lead-up to Easter: dioceseofyork.org.uk/faith-life/d...
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
📖 Explore our Lent resources and discover what might help you draw near in the lead-up to Easter: dioceseofyork.org.uk/faith-life/d...
#DrawNear #Lent2026 #LivingChristsStory
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This week on #EverydayFaith, we’ve teamed up with Mustard Seed, an initiative from the Diocese of York which focuses on ‘growing disciples in places where life is tough’.
📲 Discover the reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.
📍St James Church - Rounds Green/Clare Kendall
📲 Discover the reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.
📍St James Church - Rounds Green/Clare Kendall
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 AM
This week on #EverydayFaith, we’ve teamed up with Mustard Seed, an initiative from the Diocese of York which focuses on ‘growing disciples in places where life is tough’.
📲 Discover the reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.
📍St James Church - Rounds Green/Clare Kendall
📲 Discover the reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaithApp.
📍St James Church - Rounds Green/Clare Kendall
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
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 5:44 PM
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 🙏
Creator of the heavens, who led the Magi by a star to worship the Christ-child: guide and sustain us, that we may find our journey’s end in Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. 🙏
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Creator of the heavens, who led the Magi by a star to worship the Christ-child: guide and sustain us, that we may find our journey’s end in Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. 🙏
Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God.
Amen. 🙏
Amen. 🙏
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God.
Amen. 🙏
Amen. 🙏
Almighty God, as we prepare with joy to celebrate the gift of the Christ-child, embrace the earth with your glory and be for us a living hope in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. 🙏
Amen. 🙏
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Almighty God, as we prepare with joy to celebrate the gift of the Christ-child, embrace the earth with your glory and be for us a living hope in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. 🙏
Amen. 🙏
The Revd Catherine Reid will soon begin a new chapter of ministry in Canberra, Australia, after serving as Chaplain at the University of York since 2019.
Read more about Catherine’s journey and future ministry here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/university-o...
Read more about Catherine’s journey and future ministry here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/university-o...
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Revd Catherine Reid will soon begin a new chapter of ministry in Canberra, Australia, after serving as Chaplain at the University of York since 2019.
Read more about Catherine’s journey and future ministry here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/university-o...
Read more about Catherine’s journey and future ministry here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/university-o...
Tom says, "I am excited to see what God has in store for us all in the coming years, and I look forward to meeting the bishops, clergy, staff and people, and serving you all, so that together we may know more fully what it means for us to live Christ’s story.”
Read more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/qpf4
Read more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/qpf4
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Tom says, "I am excited to see what God has in store for us all in the coming years, and I look forward to meeting the bishops, clergy, staff and people, and serving you all, so that together we may know more fully what it means for us to live Christ’s story.”
Read more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/qpf4
Read more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/qpf4
The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this #Christmas. #JoyForAll 🫶
Download yours: leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Download yours: leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this #Christmas. #JoyForAll 🫶
Download yours: leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
Download yours: leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...
This weekend, our ordinands gathered at Bishopthorpe Palace to meet the Archbishop of York for a time of prayer and fellowship as they prepare for their ministry.
Please keep them in your prayers as they take the next steps on their journey.
Please keep them in your prayers as they take the next steps on their journey.
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This weekend, our ordinands gathered at Bishopthorpe Palace to meet the Archbishop of York for a time of prayer and fellowship as they prepare for their ministry.
Please keep them in your prayers as they take the next steps on their journey.
Please keep them in your prayers as they take the next steps on their journey.
This week saw the inaugural meeting of the diocese’s #RacialJustice and #InterculturalMinistry (RJIM) task group. The group welcomed Revd Guy Hewitt, Director of the Church of England’s Racial Justice Unit, who shared his insights and some of the work happening nationally.
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This week saw the inaugural meeting of the diocese’s #RacialJustice and #InterculturalMinistry (RJIM) task group. The group welcomed Revd Guy Hewitt, Director of the Church of England’s Racial Justice Unit, who shared his insights and some of the work happening nationally.
What are the Advent Antiphons? In our latest worship podcast we explore these ancient poems and how we can use them in our churches today.
Watch it here: vimeo.com/1141153650
Watch it here: vimeo.com/1141153650
Working out Worship: Episode 6 - The Advent Antiphons: how to avoid crashing into Christmas
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What are the Advent Antiphons? In our latest worship podcast we explore these ancient poems and how we can use them in our churches today.
Watch it here: vimeo.com/1141153650
Watch it here: vimeo.com/1141153650