Cathedrals, Mission, and the Power of 'Place', Past, Present and Future Conference

This conference, which took place at the conclusion of an important three-year partnership between the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture at the University of York and the Church of England, brought together Chapter members, education and visitor department staff, and other stakeholders to discuss key theological and practical issues, share best practice, and consider new mission strategies.

• Conference overview (PDF file)
• Letter of support from Archbishop Justin Welby (PDF file)
• Conference programme (PDF file)
• Pilgrimage and England's Cathedral project summary, plus conference speakers (PDF file)

Presentation downloads

• Dee Dyas (University of York)
  Conference introduction (.PDF file)

• Dee Dyas (University of York)
  Place, Spirituality and Mission - Presentation (.PPTX - Microsoft Powerpoint file)
  Place, Spirituality and Mission - Text document (.PDF file)

• John Jenkins (University of York)
  Historical Insights into Managing and Engaging with Cathedrals (.PPTX - Microsoft Powerpoint file)

• Marion Bowman (Open University) and Simon Coleman (University of Toronto)
  Contemporary perspectives: understanding and supporting visitor engagement today (.PPTX - Microsoft Powerpoint file)