God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw ...

Rebecca Cottrell is a ceramics artist. She trained as a potter and has set up many studios in the various places she has lived. Rebecca was born in Harrogate, but her parents were Londoners and her ...

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, delivered this year’s Lastingham Lecture on Sunday 26 October 2025, reflecting on the life and legacy of St Cedd and how his example can teach the Church ...

The Archbishop of York, Patron of St George's Crypt, will commission staff and volunteers at this year’s Crypt Sunday service. This cherished annual tradition celebrates both the Crypt’s ministry and ...

When Archbishop Walter de Grey bought the village of Thorpe St. Andrew in 1226, (this was later to become Bishopthorpe), he demolished the old manor house of St Andrews's to build the new Bishopthorpe ...

Archbishop Stephen spoke at the National Churches Trust conference 'Great Expectations' held at the V&A on 21 October 2025 Sisters and brothers, what a joy to be with you this afternoon. It's very ...

Churches bring people together in a world that can become ‘too easily’ polarised, the Archbishop of York has told a major conference highlighting the value of church buildings. Archbishop Stephen ...

Around 250 schools across the North of England joined together on Friday 10 October for a collective praying of The Lord’s Prayer — a moment of shared faith and reflection that reached thousands of ...

The Revd Canon Liz Hassall has been appointed by the Archbishop of York as the new Archdeacon of York. Canon Liz Hassall is currently Rector of the York City Centre churches and Associate Area Dean of ...

Hundreds of people from across Lancashire explored the wonder and beauty of The Lord’s Prayer in schools and as part of a multi-media event at Blackburn Cathedral. Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell ...