Archbishop of York

I’m the 98th Archbishop of York serving the diocese of York and the dioceses of the Northern Province of the Church of England.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay. In 2026 it focuses on climate change - on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and the signals we choose to send back.

Act #NowForClimate: https://t.co/IheebO5VUS

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

Jesus invites us to become a co-builder in his kingdom. 🏰

Today's reading encourages us to see that we are all working together, incorporated into this common purpose across places and ages.

Discover the #PilgrimPlaces, Holy Lives reflections at https://t.co/yjivrjZRPq.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Wonderful to be with Chester Diocese for a day of pilgrimage and prayer. The day concluded with an evening celebration @ChesterCath where we celebrated the saints who have shaped us, and the transformation pilgrimage can bring.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

@songsforschool @ChesterCath Continuing my visit to Chester Diocese, I joined church leaders and congregation members at St Andrew’s Tarvin - many who are part of the Pilgrim Places network - to reflect on living as pilgrims in daily life and the role sacred spaces play in nurturing faith.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Today I’m in the Diocese of Chester for a day of pilgrimage, prayer, and celebration across the city and surrounding communities.

Looking forward to joining schoolchildren learning The Pilgrim Way (@songsforschool), spending time with church leaders, and taking part in this evening’s Everyday Pilgrimage Celebration at @ChesterCath.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

@songsforschool This morning I met with civic leaders, visited St Peter’s Church at the Cross. I then walked with schoolchildren to @ChesterCath where Nick and Becky Drake from @songsforschool taught the group their new song ‘The Pilgrim Way’. A joyful start to my time in Chester.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Join me in prayer this #TrinitySunday 🙏

[Anglican Communion @AnglicanWorld]

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and Primate of England, has visited the Episcopal Dioceses of Rhode Island and Pennsylvania in The Episcopal Church (TEC).

During the visit, Archbishop Stephen attended and preached at a service of Evensong at Christ Church in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Saturday, May 23 – the eve of Pentecost.

It was coordinated with The Compass Rose Society (CRS), a funding body that supports the life of the Anglican Communion.

Read Archbishop Stephen’s full sermon: https://t.co/PPJXdAhMG7

Find out more about the visit of the Archbishop of York to the Dioceses of Rhode Island and Pennsylvania at: https://t.co/mbn6cslSs7

Photo credit: Duncan Lomax/ Ravage Productions

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@EpiscopalRI

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

Throughout the summer, we’re turning our attention towards pilgrimage. ⛺

To find out more, order resources and get involved, visit https://t.co/cwQexTbqEi.

You can also join us in sharing stories about pilgrimages past and present.

#PilgrimPlaces

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

This time next week I’ll be in Chester Diocese for a day of pilgrimage, prayer, and celebration across the city and surrounding communities. The day concludes @ChesterCath with an Everyday Pilgrimage evening celebration. You can find out more here 👉 https://t.co/Duo3tHRF66

[Thy Kingdom Come @thykingdom_come]

🕯️DAY 11: The Spirit of Power

“When we come together in one accord, God turns up.”

For the final day of #ThyKingdomCome, Bishop @_mikeroyal, General Secretary of @ChurchesEngland, shares a hope filled Pentecost message on the call to carry the Good News into the world.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Joining the congregation at Evensong at Christ Church, Westerly, USA yesterday, I preached at the invitation of Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez, supporting the work of the Compass Rose Society and the Anglican Communion Office @AnglicanWorld. To read the sermon in full: https://t.co/kWmM0wkmkX

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Day 11 of #ThyKingdomCome - Pentecost - The Spirit of Promise

Today, let us pray that, like that very first Pentecost, we may be transformed by the Holy Spirit, and enabled to become ambassadors for Christ, sharing the love of God with our Five.

Amen 🙏

[Thy Kingdom Come @thykingdom_come]

🕯️DAY 10: The Spirit Through Generations

“We mustn’t waste our time doing what is not pleasing to God.”

Rt Rev Nicholas Hudson, Bishop of Plymouth, shares on the extraordinary witness of St Carlo Acutis's life and why his faith continues to inspire all ages to live for God.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Day 10 of #ThyKingdomCome - The Spirit for all Ages

Today, let us pray that, whenever our Five might feel alone, we are there for them, sharing the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Amen 🙏

[Thy Kingdom Come @thykingdom_come]

🕯️DAY 9: The Spirit of Evangelism

“Your life can either reveal Jesus or conceal him.”

In this powerful reflection, John Bostock, founder of @BallersinGod, shares on the work God is doing through the global ministry to bring the love of Christ to the world of football.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Day 9 of #ThyKingdomCome - The Spirit of Evangelism

Today, let us pray for the confidence to listen and respond to the call of the Spirit – to put ourselves out there, and start a conversation with our Five, even if we don’t feel prepared. Because God trusts us to take it from there.

Amen 🙏

[Thy Kingdom Come @thykingdom_come]

🕯️DAY 8: The Spirit of Empowerment

“Everything changed when I met Jesus.”

In this wonderful film created in collaboration with @TWsocials, hear from three everyday Christians as they share how faith shapes the way they serve and bring God’s love into their places of work.

[Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen]

Day 8 of #ThyKingdomCome - The Spirit of Sovereignty

Today, let us pray that the Spirit of sovereignty would grant us true humility, and that we may serve our Five with a servant’s heart, as Christ served us.

Amen 🙏

[CTE @ChurchesEngland]

Wonderful to learn more about @MothersUnion - one of our partner organisations - through this inspiring film from @thykingdom_come

#PrayTogether 🙏🏾🙏🙏🏿