“This Advent, let us raise our sights to God’s kingdom and to Jesus Christ our Saviour.”

Join the @dioceseofyork.bsky.social for a moment of reflection this 1st Sunday of Advent.

📖 Matthew 24.36–44

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A joy to watch the Advent Wreath being raised at York Minster today. It reminds us of the joy of Christ’s birth and his promised return. Thanks to the team of volunteer Flower Arrangers, whose skill and devotion each year creates this remarkable centrepiece.

White Ribbon Day marks the national campaign to engage men and boys in ending violence against women and girls. The theme of this year’s events is ‘We Speak Up!’ calling on more men to Speak Up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal, and respected.

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Delighted that my chosen Advent book this year - Listening to the Music of the Soul by Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani - is part of the Big Church Read. Each week of Advent includes free videos and reflections from Bishop Guli.

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Each year on #RemembranceDay, here at Bishopthorpe, we remember those who worked at the palace and gave their lives in the Great War. We gather to give thanks for their service and pray for peace. I hope you’ve had opportunity today to pause, pray and remember. #Lestweforget

On this Remembrance Sunday, a day for national remembrance, we pray for all those who have died in warfare and conflict, for all affected by war, and for all who witness and work for peace in our world today. #Lestweforget

Today we joined the YCMA in the South Hebron Hills – where Palestinian communities live with the daily threat of settler violence and the destruction of their homes.

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It was so good to be in Bethlehem this morning, talking and praying with Palestinian Christians in the place of Christ’s birth. I give thanks for their faith, courage and steadfastness, and pray for justice and peace in the Holy Land.

As #COP30 begins in Brazil, please join me in prayer 🙏

My greetings to all Sikhs celebrating the 556th birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion.