News - Diocese of Durham

Sunderland Community of Hope project celebrates two-year anniversary

First published on: 5th May 2023

Shop4All, the community store that opened in April 2021 as part of the ‘Hope4All’ initiative, has recently celebrated its two-year anniversary

Maundy Money Recipients 2023

First published on: 4th May 2023

Pat Francis and Francis Drake were the recipients of Maundy Money for their exceptional service to the Church of England and Diocese of Durham.

Churches needed to commemorate Firefighters' Memorial Day

First published on: 28th April 2023

A minute silence to mark Firefighters’ Memorial Day on 4 May 2023 will take place from 12pm at fire stations across the Diocese of Durham

New Junior Church at Durham Cathedral

First published on: 27th April 2023

Durham Cathedral is making changes to the times of regular Sunday morning services to make way for a brand-new Junior Church, making it easier for families to attend.

Tickets on sale as Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral in October

First published on: 26th April 2023

Luxmuralis is returning to Durham Cathedral with Science, and tickets are currently on sale

Love Matters says Archbishops’ Commission

First published on: 26th April 2023

A report ‘Love Matters’ was published on 26 April and makes a series of recommendations about how families and households can best flourish.

Bishop Paul's Easter Sermon

First published on: 14th April 2023

On April 9th, Bishop Paul's delivered his Easter Sunday Sermon at Durham Cathedral.

Bishop of Durham set for historic role at King’s Coronation

First published on: 12th April 2023

The Rt Revd Paul Butler will act as Bishop Assistant to the King, alongside the Rt Rev Michael Beasley, the Bishop of Bath and Wells at the Coronation, on 6 May.

A look at the first three months of a Cultivate Church Planting Coach

First published on: 31st March 2023

There seems to be a real leading of the Holy Spirit to draw people to him in flexible, light-weight, mobile and fun ways. And, people are coming!

Youth gather for 'magical' The Pulse event

First published on: 27th March 2023

On Sunday 26 March, youth from across the Diocese gathered at Durham Cathedral for the most recent ‘The Pulse’ event, with special guest - magician and comedian - John Archer.

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