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Pray with us. 🙏 Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

Current policies put the world on course for up to 2.8°C of warming this century. That means greater risk from extreme heat, floods & wildfires. But this future isn’t inevitable. Fast emissions cuts can limit warming and reduce risks to people and nature: https://ow.ly/KjOW51002IV #EmissionsGap

Join us on 25 November at 4.00pm for our social media webinar: Where did it all go wrong? We'll explore how the algorithms and our own flaws can work against us, how to approach challenging conversations, and when it's better to simply switch off and move on: dioceseofyork.org.uk/sm01

'The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever.' Isaiah 40.8 📍 All Saints, Shelve/Fran Brealey

✞ Sheffield Cathedral has launched a Christian mission community, believed to be the first of its kind in a Church of England cathedral. #ChurchNews #ChurchTimes

About to lead a webinar for over 200 people in Finland, including church leaders, lay and ordained, and congregation members. Very excited and also very pleased that their English is far superior to my Finnish!

Today's Autumn Arrival Spotlight is the Blackcap! 🍂 Once seen as summer visitors, more and more Blackcaps are choosing to winter here in the UK. Listen for their sweet song brightening up gardens and woodlands even in the cooler months.

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St Luke the Evangelist. He is one of four figures in the New Testament regarded as evangelists - whose writings proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in the Gospels. 📍 Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon/Lawrence OP

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Next up - meet our clergy General Synod reps! Find out more about them on our website: dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...

This morning at Synod it was announced that we have our 1st Gold Eco Church @manchester.anglican.org The people at St John's Pendlebury have worked with great dedication, to decarbonise and lead the way in creation care. Delighted our 1st gold award is a local parish church - a real encouragement

Our General Synod reps have now been elected! Meet our lay representatives below. Find out more about them, and about General Synod here: dioceseofyork.org.uk/our-diocese/...

As Advent and Christmas approach, people in your community may be thinking about coming to church for the first time, or returning after many years. Does your A Church Near You page tell them when services are, how to find you, and what to expect when they arrive?

Your Boro in the Potteries 👊

Over 100 million lakes dot the planet, holding most of the world’s surface freshwater. But many are drying, flooding, turning green or vanishing. What’s happening to one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems? Explore what can still be done: https://ow.ly/pLCv50ZTQWO

Join with us in prayer. 🙏 Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.

Join us in prayer on World Mental Health Day. 🙏

This week, we gathered at York Minster for a special service of thanksgiving, celebrating the Mustard Seed ‘Stepping Up’ programme and Community Ministers from across our diocese. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who has been part of Mustard Seed's journey so far. We look forward to seeing what grows next!

What if a single bird could tell us the health of an entire ecosystem? In Botswana, the Slaty Egret is a key indicator species for the Okavango Delta. This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, watch how migratory birds connect ecosystems across continents. @cms.int @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu

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To mark #BlackHistoryMonth, you are invited to a special Service of the Word at Hull Minster on Sunday 25 October, 2.30pm–4pm. #BHM

Pray with us. 🙏 Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

This week’s column - essentially, crack on Andy: there are a limited number of well-discussed ways to fund a more generous social care system, let’s just do it. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Our recent report on young adult journeys to faith highlights significant changes in how young adults explore Christianity and engage with church. Join us for a webinar where we'll look at what this means for local churches. Sign up to attend at cofe.io/YoungAdultJourneys.

Gain fresh perspective this Sunday - visit church. Find a service local to you at AChurchNearYou.com. 📍Newcastle Cathedral

The climate impact of military activity is often left out of the conversation. If we are serious about reaching net zero, no sector should get a free pass. https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/count-military-emissions-in-climate-plans-quakers-say

This year's Advent and Christmas theme is The Gift of Christmas. Invite your community to celebrate the greatest gift of all: God coming to us in Jesus Christ. Find out more about the theme and discover all the resources for your church at cofe.io/ChristmasResources.

Happy International Day of Older People – and thanks to all the older people who give time, skill and wisdom as volunteers in @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social Like Anna and Simeon, recognising the saviour when they saw him as a baby, older people still point towards Jesus and invite all to follow him.

On this festival of Michael and All Angels, join me in this prayer.

In 2020 Starbucks, in a public letter, said “sustainability has been at Starbucks’ core since the beginning...a great business that scales for good” Targets to cut water use & waste now abandoned, & likely climate targets The public letter is no longer on their website www.ft.com/content/f537...

#MorningPrayer Build our awareness, Lord Jesus, of your work in us and around us; open our minds to see your activity among us, between us, and through us, that we may more readily join in with the mission and the blessings of your kingdom as we receive, know and share your love.

Knot flocks touch down in today's Autumn Arrival Spotlight, arriving from the Arctic to join resident birds. Watch and wonder as thousands gather on tidal mudflats at RSPB Snettisham, creating mesmerising aerial displays as they move in unison.

Another wonderful Café Church yesterday with our worship led by Big Kids 🎸 Sam. Great discussion on Is money the root of all evil?

“Have you seen that climate film yet?” Thank you to Libby Brooks for reporting on the growing phenomenon around the People’s Emergency Briefing film. #NationalEmergencyBriefing #PEBuk www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

We're seeking views as we journey towards appointing a new bishop Manchester diocese includes the cities Salford & Manchester, as well as Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, parts of Wigan, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Blackburn with Darwen, and Rossendale Please complete if you live in this area!

As we begin the journey towards appointing our next Bishop of Manchester, we are inviting people across the diocese to share their hopes, priorities and vision for the future. Please complete the survey and share to help reach more people. Thank you! www.manchester.anglican.org/help-shape-o...

Our Advent and Christmas resource hub brings together ideas for worship, prayer, reflection, children and young people, and personal discipleship: dioceseofyork.org.uk/advent

📅 Save the dates for One Faith, One Baptism ✝️ Join Archbishop Stephen and our bishops for a series of Lent lectures exploring what it means to celebrate, commend, and share our baptismal faith. Find out more and register your interest: dioceseofyork.org.uk/lent-lecture...

Autumn migration is kicking off! 🍁 Have you noticed any of our winter visitors arriving? Stay tuned: we'll be shining a daily spotlight on the birds joining us for the colder months. Check out the Arrival Boards to see who’s flying in and when! 👇

A beautiful setting for a time of peace and tranquility.

The Climate Change Committee projects that average spending to reach net zero, net of savings, will be just £4 billion. Many people ask how it can be so cheap, for such a big transition. Here's why, with thanks to @westcountryvoices.bsky.social for publishing our explainer.

"The question is not whether we develop and use technology, but how, and to what end, and with what vision of the world for humanity and for the good we're seeking." Last week, the College of Bishops spent time exploring the subject of artificial intelligence. 📰 cofe.io/AICollegeofBishops

The world cannot afford more delays on climate action. As leaders gather in New York today for the Climate Summit at #UNGA, follow the announcements, commitments and solutions that could move action forward with UNEP’s Climate Live Feed: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...