A statement from Archbishop Stephen following the negotiated Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

NEWS - The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell plans to teach the Lord’s Prayer across the North of England throughout 2025, a priority of his vision for Faith in the North. 

Welcome to the website for the 98th Archbishop of York, The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell.

Prayers for The Holy Land

Archbishop Stephen has written to all clergy, lay ministers and people in the Church of England today, on the Feast of Epiphany.

The Archbishop is supported by a dedicated team of advisers, administrators and clerical, technical and maintenance staff at Bishopthorpe Palace.

COMMENT - The Archbishop introduced a debate in the House of Lords on the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty. The speech is available from Hansard and follows in full.

NEWS - The Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) of the Church of England has awarded a £1.76 million grant for a five-year Northern Enabling Strategy to help northern dioceses launch up to 600 additional new worshipping communities. 

The Archbishop today led the Daily service for BBC Radio 4. You can read his reflection here

NEWS - York Minster’s Advent Procession will mark the start of Advent and look forward to the coming of the light in the world.