Bishop Rick’s first Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod
In his first Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod on 16 May 2026, Bishop Rick reflects on the profound changes shaping…
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Children’s Ministry Networks are growing across the Diocese
Children’s ministry can feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to be. Following a diocesan listening exercise, one message came…
Grace Church celebrates first anniversary following year of growth
Grace Church, a new worshipping community which meets at St Nicholas, Boldon Colliery within The Benefice of The Boldons, marked…
Bishop’s Advisors for Diversity and Racial Justice attend Royal Garden Party
The Diocese’s Bishop’s Advisors for Diversity and Racial Justice attended the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, 6…
Consecration of The Venerable Rick Simpson as Bishop of Durham
The Venerable Rick Simpson has been consecrated as Bishop of Durham during a service at York Minster today, Thursday 30…
Mission Enabler reaches out into her new community
The latest addition to the team at Sunderland Minster has declared “it’s an exciting time” to be part of church…
Durham Lesotho Link celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Durham Lesotho Link is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of partnership between the Diocese of…
New family offering at St Gabriel’s in Sunderland
Children and parents are thriving at a Sunderland church following the introduction of dedicated family services. Family Gathering is a…
Dame Sarah Mullally installed as Archbishop of Canterbury
On Wednesday 25 March, the Installation of the Most Revd and Right Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop…
North East organisations unite to tackle food insecurity
Over 100 people gathered on Saturday 14 March to consider how we move ‘Beyond Foodbanks.’ The summit, jointly organised by…