FEATURE - The Archbishop writes a Christmas message in today's Sun on Sunday

NEWS - Downing Street has announced the appointment of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, currently Bishop of Ripon, as the next Bishop of Newcastle. The appointment was approved by Her Late Majesty The Queen.

NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will admit two new Readers to serve in parishes in the Diocese of York, during a service of thanksgiving and celebration for the ministry of Readers beginning at 10.30am in York Minster on Saturday 24th September.

COMMENT - The Archbishop led a meditation, 'Into your hands, O Lord' on BBC Radio 4 on the eve of the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. His reflection follows in full.

NEWS - York Minster’s newly refurbished Grand Organ will be blessed on Sunday (7 March) and played at services throughout Lent following the completion of work on a once-a-century project.

NEWS - St Michael le Belfrey (known as The Belfrey), a thriving Grade 1 listed church in York city centre, has been granted permission (faculty approval) by the Chancellor for the Diocese of York for its building project called Impact.

NEWS - Local Parish Church welcomes the Archbishop of York to preach at a service of Evensong on the 150th Anniversary of the Laying of its foundation stone.

Archbishop Stephen gave the sermon during a service of Evensong at Chelmsford Cathedral today. This follows in full

NEWS - The Missional Youth Church Network today is pleased to announce the appointment of Steffen Seilerin the role of Strategic Lead. He will join the MYCN team as they partner with youth leaders and local churches to nurture and equip young people aged 15-20 to become young leaders.

NEWS - Latest book from Archbishop Stephen for Lent and Holy Week - Godforsaken. The Cross – The Greatest Hope of All.