Sermons

Read sermons and messages delivered by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
  1. Image of cathedral from the air with written info about the Festival of Faith and Music

    Tuning Forks and Orchestras: Music and the Mission of God

    27/04/2024

    Archbishop Stephen gave a talk as part of the Church Times Festival of Faith and Music at York Minster. This follows in full

    13 min read
  2. Easter Day sermon - York Minster

    31/03/2024

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen delivered the sermon during the Festal Eucharist at York Minster today

    9 min read
  3. Open bible with a cross laid on it with words Daily Service

    Reflection - BBC Radio 4 Service for Good Friday

    29/03/2024

    Archbishop Stephen led the Service for Good Friday on BBC Radio 4. His reflection follows in full

    3 min read
  4. A moment of reflection for 24 March 2024

    21/03/2024

    24 March 2024 - Archbishop Stephen Cottrell | A moment of Reflection.

    Every week the Diocese of York offers a prayer video for churches to use either online or in their services.  The Archbishop of York leads in a moment of Reflection for Palm Sunday

    3 min read
  5. York Diocesan Synod - Presidential Address

    16/03/2024

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

    8 min read
  6. Man leaning on a shepherd's crook with lighthouse and sea behind him

    Farewell to the Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler

    26/02/2024

    The Archbishop delivered a speech in today's session of General Synod, saying farewell to the Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, who is retiring from his role. His speech follows here...

    7 min read
  7. Purple background with white logo

    General Synod: Church Commissioners’ Transatlantic Chattel Slavery

    26/02/2024

    Archbishop Stephen spoke as part of the presentation about the work being done in response to the Church Commissioners’ historic links to transatlantic slavery 

    4 min read
  8. a large room with people sitting listening to a speaker

    General Synod: Racial Justice Debate

    25/02/2024

    The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell spoke today in the General Synod debate (GS2338) on Racial Justice: Furthering the implementation of 'From Lament to Action'. His speech follows in full

    4 min read
  9. St Cuthberts Way

    BBC Local Radio - Time Out reflection for the First Sunday of Lent

    18/02/2024

    Archbishop Stephen gave a short reflection for the First Sunday of Lent for local BBC radio stations

    2 min read
  10. St Peter's Church in Burnley

    Racial Justice Sunday St Peter's Church Burnley

    09/02/2024

    Archbishop Stephen preached at the 11am service at St Peter's Church Burnley. This follows in full

    7 min read