Read-a-Book-a-Month – Corinthians

St George’s RC Church, York, was the venue for the launch of the reading of 1 and 2 Corinthians, and a chance to revisit the adventures in the Acts of the Apostles. Parish singers taught us a setting of ‘Love is …’ 1 Cor 13. Readers from the...

Ecumenical Hospital Service

An ecumenical service of celebration and affirmation for voluntary chaplaincy members in the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, was held in the hospital Chapel of the Good Samaritan on 1st June. The idea for the service was put forward and organised by the...

Seven Last Words

Cardinal Basil Hume died ten years ago this June. When he was told he was terminally ill with cancer, his reaction was to go to the hospital chapel to pray before the crucifix. A new book of previously unpublished reflections by Cardinal Basil Hume ‘Seven Last...

Prayer at Pentecost

On Pentecost Sunday, approximately two thousand Christians from York churches assembled on the city walls to take part in the Global Day of Prayer, praying for the city and the world, and thanking God for His graces. This was followed by a lively service of praise and...

Global Day of Prayer

Christians in York of various denominations, including many Roman Catholics, took part in the Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday (31st May) by praying on their city’s ancient walls. York’s walls were first constructed by the Romans and have been rebuilt over the...

Singin’ in the rain

Despite the mixed weather, this year’s first ‘Praise by the (Millennium) Bridge’ got the series off to a cheerful start. Organised by Churches Together in SW York, and SE York Churches, Praise by the Bridge is held at the west end of York’s...

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