The latest news from the Archbishop of York
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Archbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice releases Second Biannual Report
23/02/2023
NEWS - The Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice has released the second of its biannual Racial Justice reports.
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Online launch of Thy Kingdom Come
23/02/2023
NEWS - Online launch event for the 8th annual Thy Kingdom Come global prayer movement to take place at the end of February
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The Archbishop of York to visit the Diocese of Manchester
21/02/2023
NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell is going to the Diocese of Manchester to visit community services and churches in the area. This missionary visit, taking place from 1st to 3rd March, is an opportunity for the Archbishop meet with local people and leaders, giving thanks for the work that they are doing in their communities.
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BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought - Shrove Tuesday
21/02/2023
COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen gave the Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast programme today, Shrove Tuesday
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Diocese of York - Rhythm of Life
17/02/2023
NEWS - During Lent 2023 the Diocese of York is encouraging exploration of a Diocesan Rhythm of Life as a pattern of holy living for everyone, disciples of all ages, enabling all to become more like Christ.
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Lent, Holy Week and Easter at York Minster
14/02/2023
NEWS - York Minster has announced its services and events for Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2023.
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Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod debate
09/02/2023
NEWS - The Church of England’s General Synod has called on the bishops to take the next step to issue prayers which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.
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York Minster to host Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort’s first Royal Maundy Service
08/02/2023
NEWS - The Dean of York, the Very Revd Dominic Barrington, today expressed his delight that the first Royal Maundy service in the reign of His Majesty The King will take place at York Minster on Thursday 6 April.
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Bishop David Urquhart to be new Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
02/02/2023
NEWS - Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell have announced the Rt Revd David Urquhart as the new Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
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Bishopthorpe Palace publishes its Independent Safeguarding Audit from SCIE
31/01/2023
NEWS - The independent audit by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) of Bishopthorpe Palace’s safeguarding arrangements has been published today.
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