On 10 October 2023, Missioners, leaders of churches and Principals of Theological Colleges from across the North joined Archbishop Stephen for the launch of Faith in the North at Dewsbury Minster.
The news release and summary videos giving a flavour of the day are available to watch below, along with talks from keynote speakers.
Archbishop of York Celebrates Faith in the North
10/10/2023
NEWS - Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell today hopped on board a bus to bless its use for ministry in Dewsbury as he outlined plans to celebrate stories of faith in the north, and help renew the missionary purpose of the Church in the North over the coming years.
3 min read1. The Revd Professor Dee Dyas - Inspiration from Early Mission in the North
10/10/2023
Revd Prof Dee Dyas looks at the mission of the early saints and offers an invitation to consider how the inspiration and resources offered by missionary disciples of the past can encourage and enhance mission today.
1 min read2. The Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford - Inspiration for the Northern Saints for Leadership
10/10/2023
The Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford considers Church growth in the North West in the Victorian period, looking at The Revd James Bell Cox and the Slum Priest Ritualists as an example of how the Church has built on the mission of the early saints.
1 min read3. The Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley - Inspiration from the Northern Saints for Leadership
10/10/2023
The Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley sees what inspiration can be drawn from the Northern Saints and how we can find courage in strategy, diversity in ecology, genius in the vernacular and brilliance in learning.
1 min readVideo of Faith In The North Launch - Dewsbury Minster
10/10/2023
A short video giving a flavour of the launch of Faith in the North
1 min readArchbishop Stephen - Launch of Faith in the North
10/10/2023
Archbishop Stephen shares his vision for the Faith in the North project
1 min read