Speech archive

July 2007

09 July 2007
Fear not, do not be afraid
Archbishop's Presidential Address to General Synod

May 2007

10 May 2007
Archbishop tells of his own captivity in repeated call for release of Alan Johnston
The Archbishop of York's address at the London Press Club Awards on 10 May 2007

April 2007

22 April 2007
What makes this country an amazing place
Transcript of the St. George's Day Songs of Praise Interview with the Archbishop of York

19 April 2007
The place of people who profess no religion in society
The Archbishop of York's speech in the House of Lords

March 2007

26 March 2007
Archbishop questions government over human trafficking
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has questioned the Government over its intention to tackle modern day slavery - proceedings from the House of Lords

22 March 2007
Archbishop's speech on sexual orientation regulations
In a speech in the House of Lords on the 21st March during the debate on the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has spoken out against proposed legislation saying that the Government was seeking to have "consciences surgically removed" and to introduce a "new hierarchy of rights" where people of faith had become a "new sub-category".

13 March 2007
Fully Elected House of Lords not in the Interests of Freedom
The Archbishop of York speaks against an all-elected House of Lords in a debate on Lords reform

February 2007

23 February 2007
The Church as a Model for Justice
Archbishop's Address at Churches Regional Commission, KFC Stadium Hull, February 23rd 2007

January 2007

31 January 2007
Archbishop's lecture at Oxford Brookes University calls for global fight against debt, child poverty and racism
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, today called for a renewed effort by the Government to combat child poverty, third world debt and racism.

20 January 2007
The 20th Martin Luther King Jnr memorial lecture
This is the text of the lecture given by the Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu on Saturday January 20th 2007

November 2006

30 November 2006
40 year celebration address - The Christian International Peace Service
Address to the 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner Celebration of the Christian International Peace Service (CHIPS) on Thursday 30 November 2006, by the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York

23 November 2006
Maiden Speech in the House of Lords
11.00am: Debate on her Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament: Home, Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

10 November 2006
Respect for every person
Archbishop's Address to the Readers of the Diocese of Newcastle, Friday 10 November 2006

October 2006

18 October 2006
Opening of David Young Academy Service
Text: Isaiah 55: 8-13

September 2006

13 September 2006
Uncovering the purposes of God
The Ebor lecture

August 2006

20 August 2006
Archbishop ends fast with calls for new efforts for sustainable peace in the Middle East
The Archbishop of York has ended today his seven day vigil for peace calling for the international community to renew its efforts in working for a sustainable solution to conflict in the Middle East.

July 2006

10 July 2006
Epieikes and Epieikeia: More than justice
Presidential address by the Archbishop of York to the General Synod on 10 July 2006

February 2008

13 February 2008
Archbishop of York's General Synod Address reflecting on his recent visit to Kenya
MY PILGRIMAGE OF SOLIDARITY, PRAYER AND BLESSING TO THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF KENYA