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Diocesan News
New Year Honour for the Revd Chris Howson - University of Sunderland Chaplain
First published on: 2nd January 2024University of Sunderland Chaplain, the Revd Chris Howson, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for Services to Higher Education in the King's New Year Honours list.
Gainford pupils design Bishop Paul's Christmas card
First published on: 19th December 2023This morning, Bishop Paul was delighted to make a special visit to Gainford CofE Primary School to thank the children for designing his Christmas card this year.
A revitalised church community for East Durham this Christmas
First published on: 19th December 2023This Christmas, one of Durham Diocese’s designated ‘Resourcing Churches’ is set to help revitalise a church community in the heart of East Durham.
Funding helps dedicated rural church to provide a warm welcome for all
First published on: 18th December 2023A church is providing a vital service for people living in poverty and isolation in its rural community.
Generous coats appeal keeps children wrapped up warm
First published on: 11th December 2023Generous children in Durham Diocese are doing their bit to keep other youngsters warm this winter.
Christmas tree festival brings hundreds to Consett church
First published on: 8th December 2023The Bishop of Durham is among almost 1,000 people who have visited this year’s Consett Christmas Tree Festival so far.
Narnia-themed prayer spaces popular in Lanchester
First published on: 29th November 2023All Saints Church in Lanchester has been transformed into a magical scene from C.S. Lewis’ Narnia.
150th Anniversary for St. James' Burnopfield
First published on: 28th November 2023Last weekend, St. James’ Church in Burnopfield marked its 150th anniversary which saw the whole community come together in celebration.
Bishop Paul's final Presidential Address
First published on: 18th November 2023Bishop Paul gave his final Presidential Address to the Diocesan Synod as they gathered today at Newton Aycliffe.
Bede 1350 - Service of Thanksgiving led by Bishop Paul
First published on: 16th November 2023School children and civic dignitaries gathered at St Paul’s Church in Jarrow for a Service of Thanksgiving led by Bishop Paul, celebrating 1,350 years since the birth of the Venerable Bede.
