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. 

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.

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.

Stephen Cottrell has written more than 20 books on subjects of evangelism, spirituality and discipleship as well as books for children.  

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

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.

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FEATURE - Writing in today's Credo column in the Times, Archbishop Stephen explores how the Lord's Prayer can teach us how to pray and how to live.