York Minster

Our Mission

Through all the activities of York Minster runs our belief that God wants to show the world his love. It gives meaning to the daily worship of the Minster, and the prayers that are constantly being offered. But the splendour of the building, and the care that has gone into it over the centuries, also reflects the glory of God. It inspires the pleasure we take in welcoming visitors of all ages, and from all over the world, whether Christian or not. We have set out what we want to do in a simple Mission Statement

Every year we prepare a full report of what we have done, to help others to follow our attempts to fulfil our plans. It covers not only the money needed to fund our work, but the way our different departments fulfil their plans as part of the whole work of York Minster

Mission Statement

York Minster exists for the glory of God and as a sign of God's kingdom in the world. This Mission is expressed through:

• Daily worship and prayer
• Welcome and pastoral care
• Education and learning
• Service to the community

In order to fulfil that Mission we commit ourselves to:

• Provide patterns of worship and music appropriate to our setting and to the needs of those we serve.
• Welcome in Christ's name all who come here to take part in Christian worship, or who visit as pilgrims, tourists or to attend events.
• Work with the Archbishop of York in the mission of the Church in the City, Diocese and Province.
• Work with other Christian Churches to promote the unity of the Church.Develop educational resources and programmes to enable people to learn about and grow in the Christian faith.
• Maintain and develop the heritage of the Minster, its surroundings and its environment as a witness to the Christian faith and as a resource for both church and community.