Prisons Week 2026 11-17 October
Churches Together in East Hull are planning a service at St Peter’s Church Bilton on 11 October starting at 2pm.
'All are invited' is this year's theme, drawing upon the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22:1–14, where the servants are sent out “into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.”
It is a theme of radical hospitality, a reminder that God’s invitation excludes no one, whatever their past.
Go to Churches Together in England to find out more.
Evangelism Conference 2026
Across the UK, many churches are reporting a renewed spiritual hunger in their communities — a spiritual searching and openness not seen for decades.
Bible sales are soaring and increasing numbers of people are being drawn to explore the Christian faith. At the same time there is a growing fascination with paganism, the occult and all manner of spiritual beliefs and practices.
How can we respond to this strange new reality with cultural awareness, gospel confidence and biblical faithfulness?
This year's Evangelism Conference will explore the theme:
Pathways to Christ in a Time of Opportunity
There are two Yorkshire regional hubs on Wednesday 14 October 2026 (10:00am–4:00pm):
Hull – St Andrew's Church Kirk Ella
Leeds – The HEART Centre
Further information Locations - Evangelism Conference
Ignite: Citywide Youth Event
Ignite is our first citywide youth event to gather young people across the city and help them to become more on fire for Jesus. Aimed at young people aged 11-18; whether they are in a church youth group or new to faith they are welcome.
The evening will involve games, basketball and crafts alongside worship, teaching and prayer. Food will also be provided!
Friday 16th October, 6-8pm.
Hullen House: 11A Woodfield Lane, Hessle, HU13 0ES
Parking: On street parking is available on Woodfield Lane and Davenport Avenue.
Please do encourage your youth to come along: we would love to see you there!
Vocations Roadshow
Join the Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson, Bishop of Hull, in exploring lay and ordained vocations in the Archdeaconry of the East Riding: this event is an opportunity to explore the breadth of vocations, celebrate the gifts of all God’s people, and consider how your own skills and interests might serve the Church and wider community.
Emmanuel Church, Bridlington| 10.00am–3.00pm
Please bring a packed lunch – refreshments will be provided.
Any questions? Email samantha.taylor@yorkdiocese.org.
Celebrate Black History Month
This year, we are marking Black History Month with a service of the word at Hull Minster on Sunday 25th October at 2.30pm. October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK. The theme this year is Honoring our Communities and is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of Black people to Britain’s past, present and future.
Hull Minster | 2.30pm
Safeguarding Week 2026
Each November, Safeguarding Week brings together a programme of free sessions to help clergy, parish officers, volunteers, and others involved in church life grow in confidence and understanding. The sessions explore practical safeguarding responsibilities alongside broader issues affecting people in our churches and communities.
Historic England Neighbourhood Heritage Grants DEADLINE
Historic England has launched Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants For Communities. The grants are aimed at supporting communities to use heritage as a way of shaping the future of their local places.
Grants of up to £15,000 are available for projects that help communities explore what they value about their local heritage, strengthen local voice and influence, and support community-led placemaking and regeneration.
Historic England is particularly interested in projects that involve communities whose voices are less often heard in heritage and local decision-making, and welcome applications from both heritage and non-heritage organisations with strong community connections.
More information including funding criteria is available here.
The deadline to apply is Friday 27 November 2026.
Youth Alpha at AST
AST will be running Youth Alpha starting 4th October.
This will be a great way for young people to explore their faith whether they call themselves a Christian or have never been to church before. It's a great place to ask questions and be curious. The sessions will involve snacks, a video and discussion time.
Sundays from 5pm-6pm
4th October to 22nd November on at The Ascension: 110 Calvert Road, HU5 5DH
If you're interested in coming along, or want to know more then contact Beth: Youth and community pioneer at AST church at beth.larkey@astchurch.org
Canticle of the Sun
A theatrical celebration of the Canticle of the Sun - the last song/prayer written by Francis of Assisi just before he died, early October 800 years ago. A chance to pause and reflect on our relationship with creation.
4th October, 3pm at St Francis of Assisi church:
45 Wembly Park Ave, HU8 0ND
Refreshments following. Cash donations on the door.
A Murmuration production. Info – Liz Dorton 07985730695
York Diocesan Choirs Festival
York Minster | Arrival is from 12.30pm, with the rehearsal beginning at 2pm, a tea break at 4pm, and Evensong at 5.30pm
Choirs and individual singers are warmly invited to take part in the York Diocesan Choirs Festival. The day will be directed by Robert Sharpe, with Ben Morris at the organ, and will conclude with Evensong in the Minster.
For further details, including registration forms and the music list, email s.maltby@hotmail.com.
HMVC Summer Concert
18th July: HMVC Summer Concert for MND
Come along to the Hull Male Voice Choir this July to raise funds for people affected by MND.
We will be using our voices for those who have lost theirs to this awful disease.
Singing to raise awareness for MND, and including our Guest/Project Choir, many making their debuts singing to an audience.
Saturday 18th July. 7.30pm. Victoria Dock Village Hall, HU9 1TL
Archdeacon Andy's Farewell Service
30th June: Archdeacon Andy - Farewell Service
Tuesday 30th June, Beverley Minster, 7.30pm
Ahead of Archdeacon Andy's move to his new role in Howden, there will be an opportunity to say farewell in a service at Beverley Minster.
Lecture with Revd Professor Andrew Davidson
27th June: Lecture with Revd Professor Andrew Davidson
Join in on Saturday 27th June, 10-12 at Carmelite House, HU1 2JT for a not to be missed public lecture by Revd Professor Andrew Davidson.
Cottingham born Systematic Theologian based at Christchurch College, University of Oxford, his research interests include Christian doctrine; the scholastic tradition; participation and mediation as metaphysical themes in Christian theology and more.
Multiply North: Leeds
23rd June: Multiply: North, Leeds
A day for leaders and teams exploring church planting and multiplication across the north of England. Speakers, conversations and shared learning will offer encouragement for those beginning or developing new worshipping communities.
Speakers include:
Fiona Kirby-Smith, Baptist minister and planter of Connect Church Crosby in Scunthorpe
The Revd Dr Christian Selvaratnam, Dean of Church Planting at St Hild College
The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson, Bishop of Hull, passionate about renewing the Church through multiplying disciples and intentional communities
Alex Harris, Director of the St Hild Centre for Church Planting and Yorkshire Baptist Association Regional Minister for Pioneering and Church Planting.
To get your ticket: Book Here
Rededication of St John's Church Clock
21st June: Evensong Rededication of St James' Church Clock
St James' Church Clock, Sutton on Hull, is up and running again thanks to the help of its repairer and restorer, Terry Hill, church visitors, the local community, businesses, funders and many others.
We will be celebrating its repair and restoration and its 150th anniversary on the 21st June 2026 at 3pm.
You are most welcome to attend this special Evensong re-dedication of our locally manufactured clock in our historic village church. After the service there will be refreshments including hot and cold drinks and cakes.
Disciple-Making Lab, Coventry
12-13th June: Disciple Making Lab, Coventry
In March churches in the Hull 2030 network met to hear Nic Harding (former leader Frontline church, Liverpool) talk about 'City Reaching' and how it could work in Hull.
Nic recommended the Disciple Making Lab:
'Equipping you and your church leadership team to create a holistic, disciple-making pathway for your church, raising up disciples who know Jesus, are being changed by Jesus and join Jesus in what He is doing in the world.'
With Jeff Vanderstelt.
Friday 12th-Saturday 13th June
St John's Church, Westwood, Coventry CV4 8GN
Book a ticket to attend. Tickets £55 per person or £150 per team.
Spurn Pilgrimage to Celebrate St Wilgils
6th June: Spurn Pilgrimage to Celebrate Saint Wilgils
All-day event led by Philip West and Bishop Eleanor
Join this pilgrimage to honour Saint Wilgils, a seventh-century hermit who founded a church on the Spurn Peninsula and was the father of Saint Willibrord. We will walk to Spurn Point and give thanks in this beautiful coastal setting between the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
For further details, please contact Philip West at philipwest@pwwest.karoo.co.uk or 01964 603199.
Distance: 7 miles to Spurn Point and back, walked at a manageable pace. All are warmly welcome.
St Marks Community Hall Concert
Featuring Greatfield Community Choir & The Dagger Lane Singers.
Led by Musical Director Gabrielle Awre with Accompanist Hannah Watts.
Donations in aid of Motor Neurone Disease & Friends of St Mark’s
Where: Next to ASDA, Bellfield Avenue, Hull, HU8 0RA
When: Sunday the 10th May at 3:00pm
Refreshments Available & All Welcome
Golden Stitchers Exhibition, Cottingham
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April 2026, 10am–4pm.
St Mary’s Church, Cottingham
A free exhibition celebrating fifty years of needlework at St Mary’s, with exquisite vestments, furnishings, hangings, and more than 400 kneelers reflecting local history. Refreshments available. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Saturday at 4pm.
For details, contact Val Wright on 01482 843976 or valwright0802@gmail.com, or Val Baxter on 01482 843445 or val@abaxter.karoo.co.uk.
Go & Make Disciples!
Go & Make Disciples! A practical 1-day taster workshop for Christians.
Saturday 25th April 9:30AM-3:30PM.
St Aidan’s Church, 139 Southcoate Ave, Hull, HU9 3HF.
Cost: Free. Refreshments provided. Bring packed lunch.
To book contact Rev Rich Phillips at rich@staidans.org.uk or 01482 704517
Jesus promised us that if we’ll follow him, he will teach us to fish for people and make disciples. This practical one day workshop will equip you to make disciples among people who are far from God, using simple, reproducible tools.
You will be taught: how to connect with people and start spiritual conversations; how to share your story; how to share God’s story, the gospel; how to invite someone to read the Bible with you and discover Jesus for themselves.
This training is run in many different settings, and wherever people implement the tools we hear stories of people coming to faith in Jesus and learning to follow him in discipleship.
Explore Accessibility in Worship
Saturday 25th April | 9.30am - 12.30pm (Online)
Keynote speaker: The Revd Canon Zoe Heming
A morning conference exploring how we create inclusive environments in our churches that allow everyone to fully participate, feel valued, and engage in worship. The morning will include workshops on neurodiversity, dementia, and using liturgical space.
Email canonmichael@riponcathedral.org.uk to book your place.
Golden Stitchers Exhibition, Cottingham
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April 2026, 10am–4pm.
St Mary’s Church, Cottingham
A free exhibition celebrating fifty years of needlework at St Mary’s, with exquisite vestments, furnishings, hangings, and more than 400 kneelers reflecting local history. Refreshments available. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Saturday at 4pm.
For details, contact Val Wright on 01482 843976 or valwright0802@gmail.com, or Val Baxter on 01482 843445 or val@abaxter.karoo.co.uk.
Hull Poverty Truth Launch Event
We are pleased to invite you to Save the Date for the upcoming Hull Poverty Truth Launch event.
This is the city’s second Poverty Truth Commission and we’re exciting to be building on the fantastic work that our round one Community and Civic Commissioners have already done.
Date: Friday 24th April 2026
Venue: Jubilee Church, 62 King Edward Street, Hull, HU1 3SQ
Event timings: 10am – 1pm, followed by lunch (exact timings will be confirmed)
Hot food will be provided, and we will contact you soon to gather dietary requirements.
Deanery Synod at St John’s Newland
Thursday 23rd April from 7.15pm.
Venue: St John's Newland, Clough Rd, Hull, HU6 7PA
Refreshments will be provided.
Tim O'Brien is Net Zero Carbon Manager for the Diocese of York.
At Synod he will present the possibility of linking up with a range of community groups (such as PowerHull and Cooperation Hull) and the local authority to initiate a city-wide community energy scheme. We would like to explore the possibility of the Anglican Church in Hull being part of this in collaboration with the Methodist Church in Hull. There will be time for discussion, questions and an opportunity to sign up if you are interested.
This initiative would have three main benefits:
Decarbonising our churches as part of the Diocesan and National net zero plans.
Proving an additional income stream for churches.
Providing genuine opportunities to engage with local communities in a practical and positive manner.
We are obviously at a very early stage, so many unknowns exist, but we think it is too valuable an opportunity to ignore.
(In his role, Tim helps to turn our net zero ambitions into practical action across the diocese. He coordinates the programme plan, supports parishes and colleagues, secures funding, tracks progress, and keeps our governance bodies updated so we stay on course).
Accessible Prophecy - Hearing God Speak
This is a thoughtful approach to the subject of prophecy which comes through listening to God, understanding what he is calling us to do and carefully discerning what we are hearing is right for our church.
Saturdays, 10am-3pm
2026 - Mar 14th & Apr 18th
Venue: Church of the Ascension, Calvert Road, Hull, HU5 5DH
Please note this course is free and will include a light lunch.
Discussion with River City Church; Establishing a CAP Debt Centre.
River City Church Hull would like to invite interested church leaders/staff to a discussion with Steve Haines from Christians Against Poverty, on Wednesday 15th April from 12:30-2pm, about the establishing of a CAP debt centre in the city.
Whilst we are aware of the amazing work of churches in the city who run CMA debt services, we believe there is more need in the city than they are currently able to meet, and we want to see if there is an appetite amongst other Hull churches to work with CAP to meet this need.
The discussion will focus on what setting up a debt centre looks like, how a partnership might be established between interested churches across the city to support a debt centre, and how we might then all benefit from clients being invited into our churches.
Lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend book on HERE.
Through the Veil; Easter Gathering
Easter Day Gathering 2026 - Sunday 5th April at 3.30pm at Hull Minster (until 5pm)
Join us as we pass through as the curtain is torn in two, as God is kind of liberated from the temple, as grace is made available to all. We will create that river of grace described in Ezekiel 47 with flows wider and deeper from the heart of Father, Risen Son and Holy Spirit, bringing life in all its fullness. We will share that fullness, that connectedness, that freedom as we pass through parts of the Minster into a wide open river delta teaming with fish, 'picnicking' on the banks and joining in an invitation to 'jump in'... maybe even get out of our depth.
So please come with friends, whole families, bring a picnic (we'll provide some hot drinks) and, if you can, please bring a cloth, rug, throw, picnic blanket or some-such in greens, browns, or floral patterned to have your food and maybe sit on. (There are chairs too). (These greens will form the river banks).
If you have friends, family, people you work with who don't do church, or not much, then this for them (as well as you). Nobody will make you do anything, but as we watch beauty unfurl and experience the bible story for real (arts and drama); and as we sing and move and eat together.... we'll be part of the kingdom of heaven coming in Hull. (If you came in to the Gathering 2024 - or 'holy upheaval' in advent 24, it may well have some of that feel - accessible to anyone including those who might not do church much and to children as well and as much as adults; it will be self-made, joyful, shocking and playful).
Good Friday Service
Good Friday - April 3rd Holderness Road – 10:00am refreshments – service at 10:30am
There will be videos on the screen for those unable to do the Walk of Witness.
Unbelievable: Following the Evidence - Part 2
Monday 23 & Monday 30 March, 7pm
St Mark's Anlaby will be hosting two evenings on Apologetics exploring;
Did Jesus really die? Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
Alistair Newberry will be leading the sessions, looking at the evidence for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Do come along and invite a friend.
St Mark's church, Anlaby Common, Hull Road, HU4 7RT.
YOU at Easter
An evening for women of any church or none.
There’ll be sung worship, chat, reflection, laughter and, of course, cake!
Brought to you by Credo
Palm Sunday, 29th March, 6-8pm. St John’s Rosmead Street, HU9 2TB
Donations towards the cost of the event welcome on the night
Spring Quiz Night
Having Fun and raising Funds
At St Columba’s Church, HU8 8PA; corner of Laburnum Ave & Holderness Road
Tea & coffee, or if you wish bring a bottle.
£5 per Adult, £1 per Child
For more info and for how to book; click here