The Diocese of York, Official World Wide Web Site

Welcome to the centre for downloading papers and information that help the church do its job in the Diocese of York.

As part of the Church of England, the parishes of the Diocese of York are led by their Archbishop and Bishops, governed by their Synod, and supported by a range of specialist individuals and bodies whose remit extends from evangelism and ministry to resourcing youth work and maintaining buildings. Many of the resources produced in this system are available here for downloading.

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Downloadable documents are grouped together under the following headings - click a link below:

General Interest

Various documents and files of general interest or use, uncluding the monthly YDN (York Diocesan News) and Diocesan Prayer Calendar

Evangelism

Information and resources for mission and evangelism, including Living the Gospel (the Initiative in Mission for the Diocese of York)

Youth & Children's Work

Resources, guidelines and information for those involved in working with children or young people in church-related activities

Stewardship and Giving

The Christian Giving Resources Group aims to provide or recommend useful material and information for those who teach, encourage and manage the stewardship of God's generosity in local churches

Finance

Documents and reports from the Diocesan Board of Finance.

Parish Administration

Information, guidance and resources for incumbents, PCCs, Churchwardens etc.

Diocesan Synod

Information and documents from the York Diocesan Synod

Social Responsibility

Information and resources from the Diocesan Social Responsibility Council, including the Social Care Fund and the Forum for Racial Justice

Ministry

Information and resources from the Diocesan Council for Ministry and associated groups

Royalty Free Images

Download JPEGs from the Diocese.

Caring for your Church Building

A wide range of resources from the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches

Staff Only

Items from the monthly Diocesan Mailing, and other material primarily for those in pastoral or specialist ministry in the Diocese. Username and password required