Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell

Following the vision that God gives us

Prayer, evangelism, and growing faith across the North.
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Welcome from the Archbishop of York

I serve as the 98th Archbishop of York, supporting the Diocese of York and the dioceses of the Northern Province of the Church of England.

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What is Faith in the North?

Faith in the North looks to encourage a movement of prayer, storytelling and church planting inspired by the Northern Saints.

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Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is not simply a walk; it is following a route that many others have walked before, where they have encountered the Holy on route to a holy place

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Thy Kingdom Come

This year’s Thy Kingdom Come is all about the presence of God through His spirit. Join the global wave of prayer from 14-24 May 2026.

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