2007

December 2007

25 December 2007
Christmas Sermon by Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, in York Minster
Archbishop calls for action against 'God being violated' in Zimbabwe and Darfur

15 December 2007
Principal to be appointed for new Archbishop Sentamu Academy, Hull
Advertisements for the first Principal of the new Archbishop Sentamu Church of England Academy in Hull appeared yesterday in the Times Educational Supplement and the Church Times.

09 December 2007
Archbishop calls for country to pray, march and protest against Mugabe
Speaking in a dramatic interview on BBC1's Sunday AM programme, Dr. John Sentamu removed his clerical collar and cut it up into pieces live on air saying that President Mugabe had "taken people's identity .and cut it to pieces" prompting the Archbishop to do the same.

03 December 2007
Statement on the release of Gillian Gibbons
The Archbishop gives thanks that common sense has finally prevailed for school teacher Gillian Gibbons

November 2007

19 November 2007
Archbishop Criticises "Unhealthy Seam of Rampant Individualism" of Human Fertilisation Proposals
Speaking in a debate in House of Lords during the second reading of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, the Archbishop called upon the Government to abandon its plans to remove the requirement for a father in IVF treatment

12 November 2007
Archbishop dedicates new Emmaus window
The window was commissioned as a generous gift from a member of the church and was designed, made and installed by Thomas Denny of Belchalwell, Dorset.

October 2007

31 October 2007
Archbishop visits St. Leonard's Hospice
This is the first official visit to the Hospice by Dr. Sentamu, who is President of St. Leonard's

30 October 2007
Archbishop of York reminds us that slavery still persists
Reflecting on a recent visit to the West Indies where the where the evils of slavery had been rife, Dr. Sentamu compared the historical scene with forms of slavery today in his Wilberforce Events lecture.

26 October 2007
Archbishop of York awarded 'Yorkshire Man of the Year'
The Yorkshire Awards recognise people and organisations that have had an impact on Yorkshire and its people

25 October 2007
The Archbishop of York opens new centre to tackle gun crime and gang culture
Guns, gangs and the Christian gospel featured in the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu opening of a £880,000 Youth for Christ operations centre at Coombswood Business Park, Halesowen, Birmingham

22 October 2007
Archbishop of York presents Slave Vase to Speaker of the House of Lords and House of Commons
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

04 October 2007
Archbishop to Address leading African Clerics
The Most Revd. & Rt Hon. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, is attending the meeting of the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa at their meeting in Mauritius from 3rd - 5th October 2007.

September 2007

20 September 2007
Archbishop responds to Prime Minister on Zimbabwe
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has responded to the statement of the Prime Minister in the Independent newspaper and Gordon Brown's interview on ITV News.

17 September 2007
Archbishop breaks first ground for new CE secondary school in York
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, launched the construction of new buildings for Manor Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Secondary School, York, when he broke the first ground for the foundations on Monday 17th September.

07 September 2007
Archbishop of York thanks Lord Chancellor for setting up the Stephen Lawrence Judicial Inquiry

August 2007

30 August 2007
Why do young people with little sense of the value of life become embroiled in gun crime
The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu comments on gun crime. Extracts published in The Daily Telegraph on 25 August 2007

29 August 2007
The current malaise in our society
Short interview with the Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu published in The Independent on 29 August 2007

07 August 2007
Archbishop urges MPs to "Do nothing to change their lives" this summer (except to read a 100 minute bible)
Dr. John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, is to send every MP in the country some summer reading: the 100-Minute Bible and a guide to slowing down.

05 August 2007
Arun Arora responds to The Revd. Canon David Anderson

July 2007

31 July 2007
Archbishop Welcomes Prime Minister's "Global Lead" on Millennium Development Goals
The Most Revd & Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, has welcomed the Prime Minister's admission that global Governments have failed in their promises surrounding the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)and need to do more.

26 July 2007
Archbishop issues call for donations to flood disaster relief fund
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, today issued a call for donations to a special fund created for communities in urban areas hit by the recent floods.

19 July 2007
Archbishop of York visits Family Fund
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will today visit the York-based Family Fund, a national charity working with severely disabled children and their families.

10 July 2007
Archbishop appeals for funds for flood hit farmers
The Rt Hon and Most Revd Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, today launched an appeal fund for farmers hit by recent floods.

07 July 2007
Prayer and action for the flooded: Archbishop sees flood aftermath in Hull
Tireless relief work by staff and volunteers from a host of organisations including churches was praised by Archbishop Sentamu during a pastoral visit on the 6th July to parts of Hull and the East Riding hit by the summer floods

04 July 2007
Free at last, Free at last
Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, has expressed his joy and thankfulness at the release from captivity of BBC Journalist Alan Johnston

03 July 2007
Archbishop responds to Prime Minister's statement
The Most Revd. and Rt. Hon. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding changes to the process by which diocesan bishops are appointed.

02 July 2007
Minster Man becomes York City's patron
York City FC has announced today that the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is to become the patron of York City Football Club - known locally as the Minster Men.

02 July 2007
Full Sutton prison welcomes the Archbishop of York
Dr Sentamu is to lead worship and a discussion around the life and work of William Wilberforce and the abolition of the slave trade. He will also meet prisoners in one of the wings, the Segregation Unit and the Healthcare Centre.

June 2007

27 June 2007
Honorary Canons of Worcester Cathedral Appointed
Margaret Sentamu appointed Honorary Canon in recognition of the work she has done as Senior Secretary of the Ministry Division

26 June 2007
Archbishop to ordain 14 deacons on 1st July
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will ordain fourteen men and women as Deacons to serve in parishes in the Diocese of York, during a service in York Minster beginning at 10.00am on Sunday 1st July.

24 June 2007
Archbishop appeals for life-changing Mercy Ships service
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu is appealing on Radio 4 on behalf of Mercy Ships this Sunday 24 June at 7.55am.

20 June 2007
Archbishop's prayers for Alan Johnston
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has marked the 100th day of captivity for Alan Johnston by posting prayers on his website to be said for the captive journalist.

14 June 2007
Purple Power joins Race for Life campaign
Ten of the Archbishop of York's staff will be raising funds on behalf of their colleague Alison Easson, by completing Cancer Research UK's Race for Life to be held at the York Knavesmire

11 June 2007
Press call notice
At 5pm on 11 June 2007 the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will be holding a special service at his chapel in Bishopthorpe Palace, York to mark the three month captivity of BBC journalist Alan Johnston.

07 June 2007
Flying visit to RAF Linton-on-Ouse for Archbishop of York
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, today took to the skies as part of his visit to a North Yorkshire airbase to learn about its role in the community and how the RAF trains fighter pilots.

04 June 2007
A very special day for Stamford Bridge - Archbishop confirms 15
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will confirm fifteen people aged from 10 to 48 in a service beginning at 10.45am on Sunday 3rd June in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire

May 2007

11 May 2007
Al-Jazeera appeal for Alan Johnston
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has recorded an interview to be broadcast on the Al-Jazeera news network appealing directly to the captors of missing BBC journalist Alan Johnston.

10 May 2007
Archbishop's statement on Tony Blair's resignation
Statement from The Archbishop of York following the announcement of the Prime Minister to resign from Office.

01 May 2007
Archbishop's call for voters to turn against apathy and hate
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has taken out an advertisement in his local newspaper to call for the city's voters to use their votes on Thursday.

April 2007

16 April 2007
Archbishop to Hold Vigil for Missing BBC Journalist
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is to hold a prayer vigil on Tuesday April 17 at 3pm in the chapel of Bishopthorpe Palace in York for missing BBC Journalist Alan Johnston.

08 April 2007
Archbishop baptises 21 as united churches share baptismal water
Open-air baptisms in a large water tank were at the heart of a united Christian celebration of new life in the risen Jesus Christ in St Sampson's Square and Parliament Street, York, on the afternoon of Easter Day.

March 2007

23 March 2007
Archbishops' challenge to consider the lessons of the slave trade's legacies
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking people to take time this coming weekend to reflect on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and use the anniversary of the Act for its abolition as a springboard for taking action to tackle the impact of the trade's legacies today, including examples of human trafficking and oppression across the globe.

07 March 2007
Archbishop installed as chancellor of York St John University
Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, has been installed as Chancellor of York St John University at a ceremony and celebration in York Minster on 7 March 2007

06 March 2007
Archbishop completes York Diocese journey
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, completed his first tour of the 24 Deaneries making up the Diocese of York with a visit to the Deanery of Selby on Monday 5th March

February 2007

12 February 2007
Archbishop to be installed as first Chancellor of York St John University
Archbishop Sentamu is to be installed as the first Chancellor of York St John University at a grand ceremony at York Minster on 7 March 2007.

06 February 2007
Archbishop joins centenary celebration for one hundred years of thriving Mothers' Union branch in Haxby and Wigginton
One hundred years of the Mothers' Union in Haxby and Wigginton, will be celebrated at a service in St Mary's Church, Haxby, York, at 7.00pm on Wednesday 7 February 2007, at which the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will preside and preach.

January 2007

29 January 2007
Archbishop to lead Oxford University Mission
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will be the main speaker at the Oxford University mission which begins on Tuesday 30 January - Friday 2nd February.

23 January 2007
Sexual orientation regulations: letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Prime Minister
The following is the text of a letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Tony Blair.

21 January 2007
Archbishops back Lent texting - str8 2 ur fone
The season of Lent - a period of penitence in preparation for Easter - has been given an extra twist this year with a multi-media campaign backed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Dr Rowan Williams and Dr John Sentamu.

19 January 2007
Archbishop welcomes BA policy review
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, responded to the announcement made by British Airways on Friday January 19th allowing Christian workers to wear Crosses

09 January 2007
Archbishop calls for support for local produce during Thirsk and Northallerton visit
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, took a close-up look at the Deanery of Mowbray on Monday 8th January 2007.