“God always reaches out in love to humankind, calling us and journeying alongside us. Jesus Christ says, ‘Come and follow me’ into life in all its fullness. For some, their fulfilment is found in the ordained ministry. Might you be called by Jesus to follow him in this challenging and exciting vocation?”
Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
What is Step Forward?
A day for anyone aged 18 to 30 considering ministry in the Church of England. There will be:
- Time for worship, prayer and Bible study
- An opportunity to find out what being ordained is really like – its highs and lows
- Space to look at your own experience and what God might be calling you to in the future
- The chance to discover how the selection process and ordination training programmes work
Who is it for?
Step Forward is for anyone aged 18 to 30 who is wondering whether God might be calling them to ministry in the Church of England.
You may have already taken some steps down this route – or you may never have thought about it until now! Either way, the day will help you think, talk and pray through this question.
When is it?
When is it? Saturday 8th March 2025. Bookings will open at the start of December
Where is it?
We are very grateful to the Archbishop of York for his invitation to Bishopthorpe Palace, just a few miles south of York city centre, for this day of reflection and fellowship.
For a map, driving directions and information about how to get there using public transport click here.