News from the Diocese of York
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Bishop of Whitby visits Mowbray Deanery
Wednesday, 28th September 2011
The Bishop of Whitby, the Rt Revd Dr Martin Warner, was given a bird’s eye view of the Mowbray Deanery, in the Northallerton and Thirsk area, this week when 9 Regiment Army Air... read all
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Dean of York to retire in 2012
Tuesday, 27th September 2011
The Very Reverend Keith Jones, Dean of York, has announced he intends to retire on 30 April 2012. He has led York Minster as Dean since June 2004. read all
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Julia Unwin to launch new Ebor lecture series on the ‘good society’
Tuesday, 27th September 2011
The new series of Ebor lectures will be launched by Julia Unwin, Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, on Wednesday 5 October in York Minster. read all
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Focus on purchasing - what can you change?
Sunday, 25th September 2011
We hope that this focus on purchasing has helped you think about what you buy and what changes you could make to help our world. read all
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Focus on purchasing - buying Fairtrade
Saturday, 24th September 2011
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions and local sustainability. read all
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Focus on purchasing - buying recycled
Friday, 23rd September 2011
Buying recycled products means less rubbish ends up in landfill sites and fewer valuable natural resources are wasted. read all
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Focus on purchasing - grow your own?
Thursday, 22nd September 2011
If you have your own allotment or garden, or even a grow bag in your yard, you'll know how satisfying it is to grow your own food. read all
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Focus on purchasing - buying locally
Wednesday, 21st September 2011
If you buy products that are made locally, you reduce the amount of fuel burned in transporting those goods to your door. read all
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What does purchasing have to do with the environment?
Tuesday, 20th September 2011
When you shop, the decisions you make really do matter. read all
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Citizens Advice Bureaux coming to a church near you
Monday, 19th September 2011
New guidelines for advice services in places of worship read all