Sermons

Read sermons and messages delivered by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
  1. Open bible with a cross laid on it with words Daily Service

    BBC Radio 4 Daily Service - Monday 2 December

    02/12/2024

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

    3 min read

  2. Address for the Opening Eucharist of the York Diocesan Synod

    02/12/2024

    Archbishop Stephen gave the address for the opening Eucharist of York Diocesan Synod on 30 November. This follows in full

    7 min read
  3. Diocese of York Crest

    A moment of reflection for 6 October 2024

    03/10/2024

    6 October 2024 - Archbishop Stephen Cottrell | A moment of Reflection.

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

    6 min read
  4. People dressed in white robes looking forwards toward an altar where people are leading worship

    Taizé homily - August 2024

    27/08/2024

    Archbishop Stephen visited Taizé with a group of pilgrims from the North of England. He gave a homily at one of the services.

    3 min read

  5. A moment of reflection for 11 August 2024

    07/08/2024

    11 August 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 Trinity 11.

    4 min read
  6. Head and upper body of man dressed in white clerical robes

    House of Lords debate on the Humble Address to His Majesty

    23/07/2024

    Archbishop Stephen spoke during the debate on the Humble Address to His Majesty in the House of Lords today. His speech follows in full

    4 min read
  7. Diocese of York Crest

    York Diocesan Synod - Presidential Address

    13/07/2024

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

    5 min read

  8. Sermon at Evensong commemorating 40th anniversary of fire at York Minster

    09/07/2024

    Archbishop Stephen preached during the Evensong Service at York Minster today to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the fire at York Minster

    9 min read
  9. Skyline graphic of two cities New York and York showing statue, bridge and buildings

    Sermon at Solemn Evensong St Thomas' New York

    05/05/2024

    Archbishop Stephen preached during Solemn Evensong at St Thomas' Church in Fifth Avenue, New York. The service also included the unveiling of the ledger stone given by York Minster to mark the centenary of partnership between the two cities. The sermon follows in full

    6 min read
  10. 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