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York Minster: A Living Legacy

Published: on 25th June 2007 by Alix Peacock in Minster News

The Very Revd Keith Jones, Dean of York is currently working on a new publication York Minster: A Living Legacy. This new book will tell the story of the Minster as a building and community.  The past will be brought to life and many of... Read Full Story

Cyclists Service at York Minster

Published: on 24th June 2007 by Alix Peacock in Minster News

York Minster played a part in York's annual Cycle Show by hosting a Cyclists Service on Sunday 24th June 2007.  At 9.00am on 24th June, the Nave was filled with cyclists.  At 9.45 the grand parade of Cyclists made... Read Full Story

Pilgrims' Progress - Day 7

Published: on 18th June 2007 by Alix Peacock in Development Campaign News

The final day of the pilgrimage from Whitby to York started early with the pilgrims gathering in the open air outside Huby Methodist Church for prayers. In contrast to the previous days' continuous rain the morning started in warm,... Read Full Story

Pilgrims' Progress - Day 6

Published: on 16th June 2007 by Martin Chapman in Development Campaign News

Overnight the supporting mini bus had broken down and the back up team had to resort to private cars to get essential supplies to the walkers before they set off. If the weather of the previous day had made the going difficult it was to be worse... Read Full Story

Pilgrims' Progress - Day 5

Published: on 15th June 2007 by Martin Chapman in Development Campaign News

Grateful for their overnight accommodation and heartened by news of a generous contribution to their fund from friends in Helmsley the pilgrims' day started with a short service, led by the Revd David Wilbourne, in St Columba's Chapel... Read Full Story

Refugee Week at York Minster

Published: on 15th June 2007 by Alix Peacock in Minster News

York Minster will today welcome an exhibition of information on refugees and asylum seekers throughout the world.  This display will mark National Refugee Week and will run between Friday 15 th June and Sunday 24 th June 2007. ... Read Full Story

New Lay Canon of York required

Published: on 14th June 2007 by Alix Peacock in Press Releases

York Minster is to appoint a new Lay Canon to join the Dean and Chapter of York, the primary oversight body for the Minster. A Lay Canon shares the task of promoting the mission of York Minster as a sign of God’s Kingdom in the world, and in the... Read Full Story