The Archbishop of York is set to embark on a missionary journey to Carlisle.

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell's will be visiting from September 12-13.

On the first day he will attend an evensong service at Carlisle Cathedral and deliver a lecture at the University of Cumbria.

The following day, the Archbishop will visit St Luke's church in Morton before engaging with pupils and staff at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School.

He will then make a stop at one of the county's Restore shops, which is run by a Christian charity providing employment opportunities, community support, and high-quality second-hand goods.

Archbishop Stephen will also participate in question-and-answer sessions at St Cuthbert's church, and meet with RE and Year 11 students at Trinity School.

The day will conclude with a prayer meeting at St Aidan's church.

Archbishop Stephen said: “I’m really pleased to be returning to the wonderful Diocese of Carlisle for a flying visit. I’m especially looking forward to meeting with young people in a couple of schools and hearing what’s on their minds.

“As Bishop Rob and I meet with people who serve their local communities in different ways, I hope we can be an encouragement as we hear and see the good work being done to help people in need, offering hope and bringing God’s Kingdom here on earth.”

Accompanying Archbishop Stephen on this journey will be the Bishop of Penrith, the Rt Rev Rob Saner-Haigh, and the Rural Dean of Carlisle, the Rev Simon Bickersteth.