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 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.
⭐ Our Reflective Journal guides you through the 24 days of Advent. ⭐
Each page invites you to pause and reflect on who Jesus is for you, using names found in Scripture to craft your own antiphons.✏️
Download today and make space for reflection this season: dioceseofyork.org.uk/advent
Each page invites you to pause and reflect on who Jesus is for you, using names found in Scripture to craft your own antiphons.✏️
Download today and make space for reflection this season: dioceseofyork.org.uk/advent
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
⭐ Our Reflective Journal guides you through the 24 days of Advent. ⭐
Each page invites you to pause and reflect on who Jesus is for you, using names found in Scripture to craft your own antiphons.✏️
Download today and make space for reflection this season: dioceseofyork.org.uk/advent
Each page invites you to pause and reflect on who Jesus is for you, using names found in Scripture to craft your own antiphons.✏️
Download today and make space for reflection this season: dioceseofyork.org.uk/advent
Join Safeguarding Trainer Jenny Price in conversation with Diocesan Director of Ordinands Sam Tyalor as they explore the vital link between discernment and #safeguarding: dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Join Safeguarding Trainer Jenny Price in conversation with Diocesan Director of Ordinands Sam Tyalor as they explore the vital link between discernment and #safeguarding: dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
Coming up today as part of #SafeguardingWeek:
📆 Why racism is a safeguarding issue | 9.30-11am
📆 Safeguarding rough sleepers and homeless people | 1-2.30pm
📆 What do we mean by being “Trauma Aware” | 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
📆 Why racism is a safeguarding issue | 9.30-11am
📆 Safeguarding rough sleepers and homeless people | 1-2.30pm
📆 What do we mean by being “Trauma Aware” | 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Coming up today as part of #SafeguardingWeek:
📆 Why racism is a safeguarding issue | 9.30-11am
📆 Safeguarding rough sleepers and homeless people | 1-2.30pm
📆 What do we mean by being “Trauma Aware” | 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
📆 Why racism is a safeguarding issue | 9.30-11am
📆 Safeguarding rough sleepers and homeless people | 1-2.30pm
📆 What do we mean by being “Trauma Aware” | 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
🌟 This Advent and Christmas, we're joining the Church of England’s national theme, centred on one powerful word: Joy! 🌟
Find out more and access resources here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/a-season-of-joy-advent-and-christmas-resources-for-2025
Find out more and access resources here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/a-season-of-joy-advent-and-christmas-resources-for-2025
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌟 This Advent and Christmas, we're joining the Church of England’s national theme, centred on one powerful word: Joy! 🌟
Find out more and access resources here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/a-season-of-joy-advent-and-christmas-resources-for-2025
Find out more and access resources here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/a-season-of-joy-advent-and-christmas-resources-for-2025
Coming up today as part of #SafeguardingWeek:
📆 Pastoral care and ourselves - 9.30-11am
📆 The heresy of perfection - 1-2.30pm
📆 Understanding child sexual abuse - 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
📆 Pastoral care and ourselves - 9.30-11am
📆 The heresy of perfection - 1-2.30pm
📆 Understanding child sexual abuse - 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Coming up today as part of #SafeguardingWeek:
📆 Pastoral care and ourselves - 9.30-11am
📆 The heresy of perfection - 1-2.30pm
📆 Understanding child sexual abuse - 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
📆 Pastoral care and ourselves - 9.30-11am
📆 The heresy of perfection - 1-2.30pm
📆 Understanding child sexual abuse - 6.30-8pm
Sign up at dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...
We're seeking a Director of Mission and Ministry to lead and inspire our efforts to grow vibrant, sustainable missional communities.
Applications close at midnight on 14th December.
Find out more and apply: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/di...
#ChurchJobs #MissionAndMinistry #Leadership
Applications close at midnight on 14th December.
Find out more and apply: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/di...
#ChurchJobs #MissionAndMinistry #Leadership
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We're seeking a Director of Mission and Ministry to lead and inspire our efforts to grow vibrant, sustainable missional communities.
Applications close at midnight on 14th December.
Find out more and apply: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/di...
#ChurchJobs #MissionAndMinistry #Leadership
Applications close at midnight on 14th December.
Find out more and apply: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/di...
#ChurchJobs #MissionAndMinistry #Leadership
Haven't signed up for one of our #SafeguardingWeek online events yet? Don't worry, there's still time! Here's what's coming up on today's schedule:
📆 Theology and safeguarding - 9.30-11am
📆 Supporting people with domestic abuse - 1-2.30pm
📆 Safeguarding Hubs - 6.30-8pm
📆 Theology and safeguarding - 9.30-11am
📆 Supporting people with domestic abuse - 1-2.30pm
📆 Safeguarding Hubs - 6.30-8pm
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Haven't signed up for one of our #SafeguardingWeek online events yet? Don't worry, there's still time! Here's what's coming up on today's schedule:
📆 Theology and safeguarding - 9.30-11am
📆 Supporting people with domestic abuse - 1-2.30pm
📆 Safeguarding Hubs - 6.30-8pm
📆 Theology and safeguarding - 9.30-11am
📆 Supporting people with domestic abuse - 1-2.30pm
📆 Safeguarding Hubs - 6.30-8pm
Today is #SafeguardingSunday and the start of our Diocesan #SafeguardingWeek.
It’s a biblical mandate to care for the vulnerable. Today, we thank those who are working tirelessly to keep us safe, and remind ourselves that #safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
It’s a biblical mandate to care for the vulnerable. Today, we thank those who are working tirelessly to keep us safe, and remind ourselves that #safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is #SafeguardingSunday and the start of our Diocesan #SafeguardingWeek.
It’s a biblical mandate to care for the vulnerable. Today, we thank those who are working tirelessly to keep us safe, and remind ourselves that #safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
It’s a biblical mandate to care for the vulnerable. Today, we thank those who are working tirelessly to keep us safe, and remind ourselves that #safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
"Safeguarding Week for us is a time when we are committed to the gift of peace, the gift of God's peace, and of Christ, the Prince of Peace, being the one who is able to restore all things."
The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson reflects on Luke 21.5–19 for #Safeguarding Sunday (link below),
The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson reflects on Luke 21.5–19 for #Safeguarding Sunday (link below),
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"Safeguarding Week for us is a time when we are committed to the gift of peace, the gift of God's peace, and of Christ, the Prince of Peace, being the one who is able to restore all things."
The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson reflects on Luke 21.5–19 for #Safeguarding Sunday (link below),
The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson reflects on Luke 21.5–19 for #Safeguarding Sunday (link below),
📆 17th-21st November is Diocesan Safeguarding Week.
We have a packed programme of online sessions on topics including domestic abuse, racism, and modern slavery, with input from IDAS, Thirtyone:eight, and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Book your place today (link below). 👇
We have a packed programme of online sessions on topics including domestic abuse, racism, and modern slavery, with input from IDAS, Thirtyone:eight, and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Book your place today (link below). 👇
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📆 17th-21st November is Diocesan Safeguarding Week.
We have a packed programme of online sessions on topics including domestic abuse, racism, and modern slavery, with input from IDAS, Thirtyone:eight, and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Book your place today (link below). 👇
We have a packed programme of online sessions on topics including domestic abuse, racism, and modern slavery, with input from IDAS, Thirtyone:eight, and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Book your place today (link below). 👇
Join us for a thought-provoking workshop that tackles common myths and misconceptions about Islam and explores practical ways to respond to anti-Muslim hate. Delivered by Project Unity.
📅 26th November | 1–4pm
📍 Diocese of York, YO30 4XT
📧 Book: [email protected]
#InterFaithWeek
📅 26th November | 1–4pm
📍 Diocese of York, YO30 4XT
📧 Book: [email protected]
#InterFaithWeek
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Join us for a thought-provoking workshop that tackles common myths and misconceptions about Islam and explores practical ways to respond to anti-Muslim hate. Delivered by Project Unity.
📅 26th November | 1–4pm
📍 Diocese of York, YO30 4XT
📧 Book: [email protected]
#InterFaithWeek
📅 26th November | 1–4pm
📍 Diocese of York, YO30 4XT
📧 Book: [email protected]
#InterFaithWeek
"This All Saints' festival, let's not only give thanks for that wonderful communion of saints [...] but also those saints who have touched our own lives in intimate and particular ways."
The Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, reflects on Luke 6.20-31 for All Saints’ Sunday (link below).
The Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, reflects on Luke 6.20-31 for All Saints’ Sunday (link below).
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"This All Saints' festival, let's not only give thanks for that wonderful communion of saints [...] but also those saints who have touched our own lives in intimate and particular ways."
The Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, reflects on Luke 6.20-31 for All Saints’ Sunday (link below).
The Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, reflects on Luke 6.20-31 for All Saints’ Sunday (link below).
CLOSING SOON: Opportunities to further mission and ministry in the diocese and support communities in living Christ's story...
⛪ Rector (0.5) Garrowby Hill Benefice
⛪ Vicar of Eastfield – Scarborough
⛪ Vicar (0.5) Rural Ainsty
Apply today: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/
⛪ Rector (0.5) Garrowby Hill Benefice
⛪ Vicar of Eastfield – Scarborough
⛪ Vicar (0.5) Rural Ainsty
Apply today: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
CLOSING SOON: Opportunities to further mission and ministry in the diocese and support communities in living Christ's story...
⛪ Rector (0.5) Garrowby Hill Benefice
⛪ Vicar of Eastfield – Scarborough
⛪ Vicar (0.5) Rural Ainsty
Apply today: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/
⛪ Rector (0.5) Garrowby Hill Benefice
⛪ Vicar of Eastfield – Scarborough
⛪ Vicar (0.5) Rural Ainsty
Apply today: dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/
Join us from 17th to 21st November 2025 for our Safeguarding Week, a series of online sessions designed to deepen our understanding of what it means to be a safe Church.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…” — Proverbs 31:8
#PromotingASaferChurch #Safeguarding #SaferChurch
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…” — Proverbs 31:8
#PromotingASaferChurch #Safeguarding #SaferChurch
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Join us from 17th to 21st November 2025 for our Safeguarding Week, a series of online sessions designed to deepen our understanding of what it means to be a safe Church.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…” — Proverbs 31:8
#PromotingASaferChurch #Safeguarding #SaferChurch
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…” — Proverbs 31:8
#PromotingASaferChurch #Safeguarding #SaferChurch
Last month, we celebrated the ministries of lay people in the Diocese of York and 17 new Lay Ministers were licensed 📖
See the photos from the service at York Minster on Flickr ➡️www.flickr.com/photos/dioceseofyork/albums/72177720329379699
See the photos from the service at York Minster on Flickr ➡️www.flickr.com/photos/dioceseofyork/albums/72177720329379699
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Last month, we celebrated the ministries of lay people in the Diocese of York and 17 new Lay Ministers were licensed 📖
See the photos from the service at York Minster on Flickr ➡️www.flickr.com/photos/dioceseofyork/albums/72177720329379699
See the photos from the service at York Minster on Flickr ➡️www.flickr.com/photos/dioceseofyork/albums/72177720329379699
Can you see yourself at the heart of village communities, sharing our vision of Living Christ’s Story, and building up the people of your parishes in mission and ministry?
Come and pray with us, and discern whether God is calling you to join us.
Find out more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/9wvp
Come and pray with us, and discern whether God is calling you to join us.
Find out more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/9wvp
October 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Can you see yourself at the heart of village communities, sharing our vision of Living Christ’s Story, and building up the people of your parishes in mission and ministry?
Come and pray with us, and discern whether God is calling you to join us.
Find out more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/9wvp
Come and pray with us, and discern whether God is calling you to join us.
Find out more: dioceseofyork.org.uk/9wvp
Are you seeking a new challenge? Come and work with us!
We're currently looking for an EA for the Bishop of Whitby and an Administrative Assistant for our property team.
Find out more and apply ➡️dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies
We're currently looking for an EA for the Bishop of Whitby and an Administrative Assistant for our property team.
Find out more and apply ➡️dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies
July 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Are you seeking a new challenge? Come and work with us!
We're currently looking for an EA for the Bishop of Whitby and an Administrative Assistant for our property team.
Find out more and apply ➡️dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies
We're currently looking for an EA for the Bishop of Whitby and an Administrative Assistant for our property team.
Find out more and apply ➡️dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies
And we’re off! Do pray for our diocesan pilgrimage to Taizé, whose journey has just begun. We’re looking forward to meeting Archbishop Stephen there, and share time with young adults from across the world.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And we’re off! Do pray for our diocesan pilgrimage to Taizé, whose journey has just begun. We’re looking forward to meeting Archbishop Stephen there, and share time with young adults from across the world.
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Synod met at Huntington School, York, on Saturday 5th July.
Read a summary report of the day here ➡️ dioceseofyork.org.uk/h0rc
Read a summary report of the day here ➡️ dioceseofyork.org.uk/h0rc
July 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Synod met at Huntington School, York, on Saturday 5th July.
Read a summary report of the day here ➡️ dioceseofyork.org.uk/h0rc
Read a summary report of the day here ➡️ dioceseofyork.org.uk/h0rc
Welcome to St Helen and All Saints, Wykeham for our final ordination of the season!
The Revd Dave Barf will be ordained as priest by the Bishop of Whitby, Barry Hill 🙏
The Revd Dave Barf will be ordained as priest by the Bishop of Whitby, Barry Hill 🙏
July 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Welcome to St Helen and All Saints, Wykeham for our final ordination of the season!
The Revd Dave Barf will be ordained as priest by the Bishop of Whitby, Barry Hill 🙏
The Revd Dave Barf will be ordained as priest by the Bishop of Whitby, Barry Hill 🙏
Our Diocesan Synod is meeting this morning at Huntington School.
Please pray for all those gathered here as we discuss important descisions in the life of our diocese.
Find out more about our governance here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/diocesan-synod
Please pray for all those gathered here as we discuss important descisions in the life of our diocese.
Find out more about our governance here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/diocesan-synod
July 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Our Diocesan Synod is meeting this morning at Huntington School.
Please pray for all those gathered here as we discuss important descisions in the life of our diocese.
Find out more about our governance here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/diocesan-synod
Please pray for all those gathered here as we discuss important descisions in the life of our diocese.
Find out more about our governance here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/diocesan-synod
"Send down the Holy Spirit on your servants Emma and Elizabeth for the office and work of a priest in your Church."
- at St Francis of Assisi Church, Ingleby Barwick.
- at St Francis of Assisi Church, Ingleby Barwick.
June 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"Send down the Holy Spirit on your servants Emma and Elizabeth for the office and work of a priest in your Church."
- at St Francis of Assisi Church, Ingleby Barwick.
- at St Francis of Assisi Church, Ingleby Barwick.