More than 33,000 social action projects - from food banks to debt counselling - are run or supported by churches, according to figures setting out for the first time the full scale of the Church of...

Eighteen men and women have begun ministry as deacons in parish churches across the diocese following two joyful services held on Saturday 30 June in Ripon Cathedral led by the Anglican Bishop of...

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu officially announced today that he is to become Patron of Leading your Church into Growth - a Christian organisation which equips church leaders and churches to...

New Zealand Maori ceremonies will play an important part in a vibrant service of welcome and licensing for the new Area Bishop of Ripon, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley in February. Maori chants, songs,...

Record visitor numbers to North Yorkshire’s ancient church The congregation and clergy at the Priory Church, Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, always knew they received a large number of visitors...

Lies, smears and political bias dominate social media, a leading MP told a debate on “post truth” Britain held at Bradford Cathedral last night. Plain-speaking Philip Davies (pictured left with...