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Diocesan News
Sunderland schools get in Christmas spirit with Big Festive Sing
First published on: 9th December 2021Two C of E Schools from the Sunderland area will be taking part in a city-wide Big Festive Sing
School praised for innovative black history month exhibit
First published on: 16th November 2021St John’s Church of England Academy in Darlington has received mass praise for hosting an innovative Black History Month exhibition
Angel lands in Annfield Plain ahead of Advent 2021
First published on: 22nd November 2021An angel has landed overnight in Annfield Plain, bringing a message of peace, goodwill and joy to the community
Stockton Parish Church to host Candlelit Memorial Service
First published on: 3rd December 2021A special service to remember and give thanks for loved ones lost, particularly during the last two years, will take place next month in Stockton
Interactive Christmas Journey hits Darlington schools for second year
First published on: 1st December 2021800 Y2 pupils from 16 different schools across Darlington have been invited to experience a multi-sensory telling of the ‘Christmas Story’, free of charge
Sunderland students invited to General Synod to represent the North East
First published on: 29th November 2021Students from Venerable Bede CE Academy in Sunderland were invited to speak at this year’s General Synod, as the Church of England’s Vision and Strategy for the 2020s aims to make church accessible for every generation
etika co-founder Padma Kapoor visits St Margaret's CE Primary School
First published on: 25th November 2021Indian businesswoman Padma Kapoor, co-founder of etika, a supplier of ethically sourced school uniforms, visited St Margaret’s Church of England primary school last week
Advent and Christmas Services 2021
First published on: 24th November 2021This Advent and Christmas, there are a number of services and resources available for you and your church
Bishop Paul calls for Real Living Wage
First published on: 17th November 2021"Work is a human good. We are designed to be active. Good work should be fulfilling. In the contexts where work is paid then it should be properly valued for its contribution to the good of all"
Presidential address at Durham Diocesan Synod November 2021
First published on: 15th November 2021Click here to read Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address at Durham Diocesan Synod on 13 November 2021
