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@CottrellStephen
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I’m the 98th Archbishop of York serving the diocese of York and the dioceses of the Northern Province of the Church of England.
York, England
Joined July 2012
“At the heart of the Christian story of Christmas is a birth. An ordinary birth in extraordinary circumstances.” I’ve written today’s Credo Column in @TheTimes, you can read it here 👇 https://t.co/nqNiKSsstv
archbishopofyork.org
FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Credo column in the Times about the vulnerability of a newborn baby and our desire to see justice for all.
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I joined Chanukah celebrations at Jewbury this evening. Grateful to the Jewish community in York for their welcome and for the opportunity to stand together in solidarity and joy. We continue to work and pray for a world where there is justice and peace for all.
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I welcome the announcement today that Bishop Richard Moth is to be the new Archbishop of Westminster serving the Catholic Church in England and Wales. In the Church of England, we stand alongside our sisters and brothers in the Catholic Church, praying for Bishop Richard and
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The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, shares his Christmas message. It reflects on the life and ministry of the global Communion, acknowledges the suffering faced in many regions and reminds us that Christian unity must bear fruit in our
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“True peace, is about reconciliation – the restoring to wholeness of that which is harmed, damaged or broken. True peace involves being reconciled to ourselves, to one another, to creation and to God.” #Advent @spckpublishing
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Prayers for my Jewish brothers and sisters following the attack at Bondi Beach.
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“As Christians we are called to be people of hope, to be those who see the signs of God’s presence in our world, communities, churches, and relationships. And having noticed, to then cherish and grow this hope; foster and practice it even against the odds.” @spck_publishing
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Jesus Christ is always at the centre of Christmas. And everyone's invited to experience it with us. Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you. Find services and events in your local community at https://t.co/yexVlywGTl.
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Today, I’m at the @UKHouseofLords as the Committee Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill continues. Please pray for us as we debate these important matters.
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On @UN Human Rights Day, we remember that every person is created in God’s image and worthy of dignity and protection. May we stand with the vulnerable, work for justice, and seek a world where all can flourish. #HumanRightsDay
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Joining the @macmillancancer Carol Service @York_Minster tonight - supporting the vital work of Macmillan Cancer Support in Yorkshire. Doors open 6:45pm. Praying it will bring light and comfort to all this Christmas. https://t.co/bRGuW5PLCX
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The events of Advent and Christmas are full of angels, messengers of God and pointing to where God is at work. +Guli reflects on glimpsing angels in the kindness and care that people show one another – do we notice them? #Advent @spckpublishing @Guli_FD
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This afternoon I look forward to welcoming visitors to Bishopthorpe Palace from across the @DioceseofYork, who are training and exploring a call to ordained ministry in the @churchofengland.
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It is not easy to dwell with the dark side of our humanity, but Advent invites us to face ourselves as we are, reassuring us that hatred and pain do not have the final word. #Advent @SPCKPublishing
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I’m at St Nicholas Church in Hornsea this morning for their weekly Holy Communion at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome—whether joining in person or via Facebook.
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This December the Anglican Communion Fund is supporting the Church in Sudan by encouraging people to donate as part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Your gift will be doubled. #BigGive #SudanReflief Find out more here 👇 https://t.co/Aiu3dRB14e
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The Anglican Communion Fund is raising funds to enable the Episcopal Church of Sudan to distribute humanitarian relief to the …
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“The Advent and Christmas stories implore us to soften our hearts. They entreat us to pause and reflect, to remember that behind every statistic is an individual, a family, a child even, with their own joys and sorrows, hopes and dreams.” #Advent @spckpublishing
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"Put on the armour of light." 💡 As we begin Advent, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, explores how we can be preparing ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Catch up on our service for the First Sunday of Advent at https://t.co/0wRZrBnO6B.
#TheJoyOfChristmas
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"This #Advent, we are called to follow Christ not just in faith, but in how we live together - caring for one another and celebrating the growth & mission of our Church." To read my @DioceseofYork Synod address in full 👇 https://t.co/mFJVoJpTnV
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Archbishop Stephen gave the presidential address to members of York Diocesan Synod on Saturday 29 November 2025. This follows in full
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Today is the @UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. As we remember those whose lives were blighted by the sin of the slave trade, let us recommit to ending the evil of modern slavery in all its forms. https://t.co/QAoSkasMxa
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The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery focuses on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, the worst forms of child labour, forced...
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