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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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At 9.15am I’ll be sharing a reflection in the BBC Radio 4 Extra Daily Service for Ash Wednesday.

You can listen live or catch up here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002rdtw
BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, Ash Wednesday from Bishopthorpe Palace, York
A service for Ash Wednesday with Archdeacon Liz Hassall and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
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February 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Tomorrow at the start of #Lent, looking forward to being York Minster at 5.30pm for the Solemn Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes.

You can watch the service online here: https://youtu.be/tbtQT-QPmeU
February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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“This season invites us to consider our ending and our beginning and look forward to the abundance of spring, and, for those of us who follow Jesus, the abundance of life that Jesus’ dying and rising bring to the world.”

I gave this morning’s #PauseforThought on BBC Radio 2.

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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Joining Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 on #ShroveTuesday for Pause for Thought at around 7.15am. Tune in live or listen again on BBC Sounds.

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BBC Radio 2 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Asim Chaudhry pops by!
Scott's got your morning sorted... with actor and comedian Asim Chaudhry!
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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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I hold Bishop Richard Moth in my prayers today as he is installed Archbishop of Westminster, serving the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
February 14, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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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.

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February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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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.
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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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
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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.
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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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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February 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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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
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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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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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
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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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.

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Members of the Church of England’s parliament, the General Synod, are gathering in London today at the start of a busy week-long meeting. It marks a significant moment in the Church’s history, as the first time Synod has met with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, presiding, alongside the Archbishop of York. Today’s agenda will be relatively short as formal Synod business doesn't get under way until late afternoon to enable members to travel from around the country and also to make time for the clergy bodies known as the Convocations as well as the House of Laity to meet separately. There will be time at the start for Synod members to renew the rules on hybrid meetings, to enable some members to take part remotely, and a debate on the report by Synod’s Business Committee, which decides the agenda. Then there will be time set aside for the first of two deep-dive question-and-answer sessions on a wide range of topics concerning the life of the Church.
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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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
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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.
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
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Join me in this prayer for Racial Justice Sunday 🙏
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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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
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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.
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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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.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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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
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Join us in prayer today, on the Confirmation of Election of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏
A PRAYER FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF ELECTION OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY Almighty God, you call your Church in every age to proclaim the Gospel of Christ: look with mercy upon your servant Sarah, and grant that, as deacon, she may care for those in need, as priest, sustain us with the ministry of word and sacrament, and as bishop, guard the faith and build up the body of Christ in holiness. Give her wisdom and kindness that as archbishop, she may promote unity, seek truth, and lead us in the way of righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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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.
January 28, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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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.
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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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.🙏
An image featuring a text titled "A Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day". The prayer reads: Eternal God, we come before You to remember the victims of the Holocaust. We lament the loss of the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution, and victims of all genocides. As we remember and lament all those whose lives have been lost, help us to work for a better future today. We pray for a day when all shall be free to live in peace, unity and love. Amen.
January 27, 2026 at 8:47 AM