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  1. A drawing of a tree  showing roots branches and leaves with the words The Lord's Prayer above it

    New music resource for schools brings 'The Lord's Prayer' to life

    28/03/2025

    NEWS - Nick & Becky Drake, the creative duo behind Songs for School, are delighted to announce an original song inspired by The Lord's Prayer.

    2 min read
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    Join Archbishop Stephen and Bishop Eleanor for a Conversation on the Lord’s Prayer

    24/03/2025

    NEWS - Come and be part of a meaningful evening as Archbishop Stephen and Bishop Eleanor share a heartfelt conversation about the Lord’s Prayer on Friday, 28 March, at 7pm at Hull Minster. 

    2 min read
  3. Man in white clerical robe with words Sunday Service

    Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service

    21/03/2025

    NEWS - This Sunday, the Church of England’s National Online Service will mark its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.

    4 min read
  4. Statement from The Archbishop of York

    20/03/2025

    NEWS - A statement from The Archbishop of York

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    The Lord’s Prayer: A Beginner’s Guide

    20/03/2025

    NEWS - ‘In less than 70 words, Jesus gives us a prayer to learn by heart and a prayer to get inside our hearts, shaping the way we live.’ A short, beautifully illustrated guide to this famous prayer and what it means for us today. Published 27 March 2025.

    3 min read
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    The Ven Malcolm Chamberlain to be Bishop of Wakefield

    19/03/2025

    NEWS -The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, will be the new Bishop of Wakefield in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, Downing Street announced today.

    4 min read
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    Praying Together: The Lord’s Prayer Tour

    10/03/2025

    NEWS - A service of Choral Evensong at York Minster on Friday 7 March also marked the start of the Lord’s Prayer Tour across the North of England. 

    2 min read
  8. People standing in front of a train painted blue and yellow for Ukrainian colours

    Archbishop of York calls for prayer and solidarity with Ukraine

    05/03/2025

    COMMENT - The Archbishop of York has assured the people and churches of Ukraine of the prayers and solidarity of the Church of England this Lent. 

    3 min read
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    BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought - Shrove Tuesday

    04/03/2025

    COMMENT - The Archbishop joined Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast this morning to deliver a Pause for Thought. This follows in full.

    2 min read
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    New Bishop of Wigan to be the Interim Bishop of Liverpool

    28/02/2025

    NEWS - Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Revd Ruth Worsley will become the new suffragan Bishop of Wigan in the Diocese of Liverpool. Bishop Ruth will also serve as the Interim Bishop of Liverpool.

    6 min read