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Happy new year! We wish you all every blessing as

Happy new year! We wish you all every blessing as we commence the new liturgical year tomorrow. Masses for this first week of Advent are as published and we pray for a faithful and prayerful observation of this wonderful season as we prepare - with expectant joy - for the incarnation. Come and join us at All Saints, you are most welcome.

✨ The St Thomas Window ✨ This stunning window

✨ The St Thomas Window ✨

This stunning window, dating to around 1420, blends history, faith, and intrigue. Found beside the altar of St Thomas the Martyr at All Saints, it honours two Thomases:

✨ Thomas Becket – Archbishop of Canterbury, famously murdered in 1170 for defying King Henry II. His image was likely destroyed during Henry VIII's reign when Becket's legacy was erased from English churches.
✨ St Thomas the Apostle – 'Doubting Thomas', who confessed his faith after seeing Christ's wounds, beautifully depicted in the left light.

But there's a twist! The right-hand figure isn't Becket but St. William of York, moved here after surviving another window's destruction. William, like Becket, was martyred—poisoned at York Minster in 1154.

This window tells a powerful story of devotion, defiance, and faith.

#allsaintsnorthstreet #StainedGlassStories #yorkhistory #medievalart #historicchurches

Despite the cold weather, we extend a very warm in

Despite the cold weather, we extend a very warm invitation for you to join us at All Saints for worship this week. Service times are as published as we await the start of the new liturgical year next Sunday.

A reminder that our Church History lecture series

A reminder that our Church History lecture series is taking a break tomorrow (Thursday 21st November) and returning next week on November 28th. More information and booking is available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-church-history-an-introduction-to-the-medieval-church-tickets-1015356256897

Our Coffee Morning will run on both Thursdays at 11am as usual, please do join us for a hot drink and a chat.

As York is beginning to get into the Christmas spi

As York is beginning to get into the Christmas spirit, we'd like to let you know about two fun festive events happening on Saturday December 7th at All Saints North Street.

In the morning, it's the return of a special Christmas edition of our Little Paws Creative Club, a space for children to have fun making some themed crafts relating to the season and heritage of the church. Tickets are just £2 and often book up quickly at this time of year so do make sure to reserve a space in advance - please go to the Eventbrite link in our bio.

In the afternoon it's time for the adults to showcase their artistic skills, as Kay Ford will lead a workshop guiding you to create a beautiful table centrepiece using foliage, berries, and decorations that will make a stunning talking point at your Christmas celebrations. There are only a few tickets left for this event so please do book quickly if you'd like to attend!

Watch this space for more information about celebrating Christmas with us, including our very special carol service - coming soon!

#church #christmas #crafts #flowers #decorations #festive #Yorkforkids #CreativeYork #thingstodo #christmasinyork

🌟Introducing the Stained Glass Windows of All S

🌟Introducing the Stained Glass Windows of All Saints North Street🌟

Welcome to a new series by our social media volunteer Francesca, where we’ll explore the magnificent stained glass windows of our church. These windows — dating back to c.1330-1440 — are a rare and precious glimpse into medieval art, featuring vibrant colours, unique scenes, and stories of faith meant to inspire.

✨What makes these windows special?✨
All Saints’ windows are one of England’s finest collections of medieval glass, filled with rare details: everyday life scenes, English text, and even the only stained-glass ‘indulgence’ in the country.

Through this series, you’ll learn how these beautiful windows survived centuries of change, disaster, and repair. Stay tuned as we uncover the artistry, resilience, and history in each panel. 🪞✨

#AllSaintsNorthStreet #YorkHistory #MedievalArt #StainedGlassStories #HistoricChurches

An update for our followers and friends: Good news

An update for our followers and friends:
Good news! The roadworks outside of church have been completed early and as such, our Coffee Morning on Thursday 14th November will go ahead as usual at 11:00am. Following this, at 12.30pm Said Mass will be offered.

Blessings are abundant on Thursday, as at 2:00pm our lecture series "Discovering Church History" by Dr David Mercer will continue on the theme of "Churches in the Landscape". All are most welcome to join us on Thursday; church remains open from 10:00am - 4:00pm daily.

We had a great time at the Glassmaster Stained Gla

We had a great time at the Glassmaster Stained Glass Challenge last night! Participants found a series of facts about medieval York and the church's donors hidden around the church, before interpreting these creatively to create some stunning window designs. As you can see, our judges had a difficult choice to make. Congratulations to this year's winner Georgia and thank you to Dr Carolyn Donohue of York St John and Sister Ann Stafford from the Bar Convent for being our judges!

A quick update on events this week: Our Coffee Mo

A quick update on events this week:

Our Coffee Morning on Thursday 14th November has been cancelled due to the roadworks outside of the church. All other events and services are currently going ahead as planned but please allow extra time to navigate road closures. Please note that York's Christmas Market also opens this Thursday, and may cause additional traffic around the city centre.

A reminder of what's on this week:

Monday 11th November, 7pm: Glassmaster: A Stained Glass Challenge. Still some tickets available for this popular event with a York Gift Card for the winning design! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glassmaster-a-stained-glass-challenge-tickets-689237677447

Thursday 14th November, 12.30pm: Said Mass
Thursday 14th November,2pm: Discovering Church History lecture. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-church-history-an-introduction-to-the-medieval-church-tickets-1015356236837

Sunday 17th November, 5.30pm: Sung Mass

We hope to see you there!

Please note that road resurfacing works are taking

Please note that road resurfacing works are taking place this week and next week on North Street. Please check your route in advance if you are coming to visit us or attend one of our services or events and allow extra time if travelling by car. Pedestrian access is available and the church is open as usual.

For more information please see https://www.york.gov.uk/TemporaryRoadClosures

Our lecture series on medieval church history star

Our lecture series on medieval church history starts this week! Join us 2-4pm on Thursdays to learn more about church buildings and the people who used them.

Eventbrite link with more details in our bio.

#churchhistory #medieval #learning #archaeology #history #heritage

One week to go until our Glassmaster challenge! Fi

One week to go until our Glassmaster challenge! Find clues around the church to help you design a stained glass window - the winning design gets a prize! This was a really popular event last year so we recommend booking soon to avoid disappointment - please visit the Eventbrite link in our bio for a free ticket!

#challenge #art #design #stainedglass #drawing #heritage #creative #church

At 11:00am there will be a mass of requiem with pr

At 11:00am there will be a mass of requiem with prayers for the faithful departed. All are most welcome to join us in prayer.

We were delighted to unveil this stunning new artw

We were delighted to unveil this stunning new artwork in church this morning. The work commemorates our medieval anchoress Dame Emma Raughton, who lived a life of seclusion and prayer in a small cell attached to the church during the 1420s. Emma's visions of the Virgin Mary informed advice she gave to the Earl of Warwick, and thus influenced important national and international events.

The artwork has been created by individuals from @kyrawomen, assisted by local stained glass artist Ann Sotheran, as part of a collaboration between All Saints North Street and @yorklearning. Participants in the project visited All Saints to learn about the anchoress and draw inspiration from our historic building, before working with York Learning and Ann Sotheran to design the artwork and cut and foil the pieces of stained glass from which it is formed. The project was funded by a York Trailblazers Community Grant from @yorkcivictrust_, Make it York, and @heritagefunduk as well as York Learning's Multiply scheme.

We are very grateful to all involved in creating this wonderful artwork, and so very pleased that the story of our anchoress is reaching and inspiring more people. The artwork can be viewed in the church, so please do come and take a look.

At 07:00pm this evening we celebrate our Patronal

At 07:00pm this evening we celebrate our Patronal Festival. There will be a High Mass and Procession followed by our parish party. We are delighted to be welcoming the Right Reverend the Bishop of Selby as our guest preacher this evening. All are most welcome to join us.

Allhallowtide is a special time at All Saints. Ple

Allhallowtide is a special time at All Saints. Please join us at 07:00pm for our High Mass on Friday (1st November), as we celebrate our Patronal Festival. All are also most welcome to join us on Saturday (2nd November) at 11:00am for a mass of requiem and prayers for the faithful departed.

Monday blues? Why not de-stress at our calming wor

Monday blues? Why not de-stress at our calming workshop this Saturday, where you can discover art and relaxation techniques to help you feel mindful and refreshed? Take two hours for yourself in our beautiful ancient church, guided by our skilled tutors. Just £15 including materials and refreshments. Book now at our Eventbrite page!

#art #relaxation #breathe #destress #wellbeing #mindful #creative

Services at All Saints for the week ahead are as p

Services at All Saints for the week ahead are as published. We are excited to have (yet more) celebration in the Parish this week as it is our Patronal Festival on Friday. We are delighted to be welcoming the new Bishop of Selby, Flora Winfield as our guest preacher at our 07:00pm High Mass and Procession, refreshments will follow. On Saturday, at 11:00am a Mass of Requiem will be offered for the response of the souls of the faithful departed. All are most welcome to join us at these significant services in the Church's year.

We have loads coming up in the next few weeks at A

We have loads coming up in the next few weeks at All Saints North Street!

Find out more about the medieval anchorite who foresaw important political events from a cell attached to the church, and be one of the first to see a new artwork commemorating her on 1st November, or take some time to indulge in creativity and relaxation at our event on Saturday 2nd. From 7th November, we will have weekly lectures on church history from Dr David Mercer, providing fascinating context for our own church's development through the centuries. And on November 11th, our very popular Glassmaster challenge returns, with another opportunity for you and your friends to find clues to create a winning window design!

For more details of all of these events and to book, please visit our Eventbrite page (link in bio).

Please also keep an eye on this page for details of our patronal festival, Christmas services and some special Christmas events coming soon!

Today is our service of thanksgiving and rededicat

Today is our service of thanksgiving and rededication following our extensive restoration project. We are very excited to welcome @stephencottrell_aby Diocese of York to All Saints on this significant milestone in our history of service in this city. All are most welcome to come and worship with us, please do join us at Noon!

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