Read sermons and messages delivered by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
  1. Head and shoulders of bishop in robes standing in front of red leather benches

    House of Lords debate on situation in Ukraine

    25/02/2022

    COMMENT - the Archbishop spoke today in the debate on the situation in Ukraine and Russia. The speech follows in full

    4 min read
  2. Man in black jacket and purple shirt and clerical collar standing outside with countryside behind him

    Farewell to the Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes

    10/02/2022

    COMMENT - At General Synod the Archbishop gave the farewell to Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool who retires this month. His speech follows in full...

    5 min read
  3. Red shield with white crossed keys and crown with gold mitre above

    A moment of Reflection - Sunday 13 February 2022

    09/02/2022

    A moment of Reflection for Racial Justice Sunday

    1 min read
  4. General Synod London 2022

    Racial Justice: update to Synod on racial justice work

    08/02/2022

    COMMENT - The Archbishop gave a speech at General Synod today following a presentation by the Chair of the Archbishops' Racial Justice Commission Lord Boateng. The speech follows in full...

    7 min read
  5. Man in black cassock with purple sash standing in a large church building under a large advent ring with fresh greenery and candles on it.

    Christmas Day Sermon

    25/12/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop gave the sermon as part of the Sung Eucharist service at York Minster 

    6 min read
  6. pottery wall art showing a number of people in white robes and mitres speaking to each other

    Centenary of the Malines Conversations - Sermon at York Minster

    06/12/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop gave the sermon at today's Evensong at York Minster marking the 100th anniversary of the first Malines Conversations.

    5 min read
  7. Advent one service

    Advent Sunday sermon for national Church of England online service

    28/11/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop gave the sermon as part of the Church of England's weekly online service. This follows in full...

    4 min read
  8. Red shield with white crossed keys and crown with gold mitre above

    Address to York Diocesan Synod

    27/11/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop addressed York Diocesan Synod today. The address follows in full

    9 min read
  9. Red shield with white crossed keys and crown with gold mitre above

    A Moment of Reflection - Advent Sunday, 28 November 2021

    24/11/2021

    A moment of reflection for Advent Sunday

    1 min read
  10. Smiling woman dressed in purple cassock holding a shepherd's crook

    Farewell to the Bishop of Newcastle

    17/11/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop delivered a speech in today's session of General Synod, saying farewell to the Bishop of Newcastle, Christine Hardman, who is due to retire from her role this month

    5 min read
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