God of all mercy, your Son proclaimed good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed: anoint us with your Holy Spirit

Jan 16, 2025 · Archbishop of York joins anniversary events for Holocaust Memorial Day 27/01/2025. NEWS - The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell and Bishop of London Sarah Mullally are attending two remembrance events on Monday 27 January, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

1 day ago · I acknowledge the decision made by the Rt. Revd. Dr. John Perumbalath to resign from active ministry in the Church of England. I respect his decision and thank him for his ministry. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those who have been affected by this situation. I am committed to ...

Feb 12, 2024 · 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.

4 days ago · “Let there be light” – 184 solar panels blessed on the roof of York Minster 09/01/2025. NEWS - 184 solar panels on the roof of York Minster were switched on for the first time on 9 January 2025 during a blessing ceremony led by the Dean of York.

Jan 6, 2025 · Archbishop Stephen has written to all clergy, lay ministers and people in the Church of England today, on the Feast of Epiphany. This follows in full Mindful of the ongoing challenges facing the Church of England, I write to you, the clergy, lay ministers and people of the Church of England on this ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Archbishop Stephen has given a response following the statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on his resignation. As I read the Makin review last week and reflected on the terrible abuse perpetrated by John Smyth and shamefully covered up by others, I am, first of all, moved by the accounts of victims and survivors that we have heard from so powerfully.

May 7, 2024 · Archbishop Stephen delivered the Presidential Address to the meeting of the General Synod in York today. This follows in full. During a lull in the conversation at a dinner party some years ago, one of the guests around the table posed the question to the rest of us: how many novels have you ever read twice?

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

Mar 16, 2024 · Archbishop Stephen addressed York Diocesan Synod today. The address follows in full. Please check against delivery. I want this morning to make some brief reflections on how we live together in times of uncertainty - both the uncertainties that unbalance our life together in Christ and the uncertainties and divisions that we experience in the world.