Sermons

Read sermons and messages delivered by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
  1. A man addressing people in a debating chamber

    Reparatory Justice and Institutional Accountability

    14/04/2025

    Archbishop Stephen gave a keynote address at an event as part of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

    6 min read
  2. Stone built large church surrounded by high rise buildings

    Palm Sunday - Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY

    13/04/2025

    Archbishop Stephen preached at Trinity Church, Wall Street, New York during the Eucharist Service on Palm Sunday. The sermon follows in full

    6 min read
  3. A moment of reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent

    13/03/2025

    16 March 2025 - A moment of Reflection.

    Every week, the Diocese of York offers a new reflection and prayer resource on video, for personal use or for churches to use in their Sunday worship, whether it’s in your church building or online.

    3 min read
  4. A picture of York Minster

    Evensong sermon at start of The Lord's Prayer Tour

    07/03/2025

    Archbishop Stephen preached during the service of Evensong on 7 March 2025, which also marked the start of the Lord's Prayer Tour of the north of England.

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

    Homily for BBC Radio4 Extra Daily Service for Ash Wednesday

    05/03/2025

    As part of the Daily Service for Ash Wednesday, Archbishop Stephen offered a short homily. This follows in full...

    4 min read
  6. A large white candle and tealights burning in the darkness

    Christmas Day sermon - York Minster

    25/12/2024

    Archbishop Stephen delivered the sermon at the Festal Eucharist at York Minster on Christmas Day. This follows in full

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

    House of Lords debate on importance of social cohesion

    06/12/2024

    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.

    11 min read
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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