Lottery boost will enable church hall refurbishment
A church which will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year has received a timely funding boost. St James the Great…
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Meet our Ordinands 2025
Congratulations to our ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide. Ordinations will take place on Saturday 28 June…
Bishop Sarah’s Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod (17 May 2025)
In her address to Diocesan Synod on 17 May 2025, Bishop Sarah recognises the turbulent, ever-changing world we are living…
Durham youth group enjoys a Holy weekend away
St Nics’ thriving youth group, made up of 11–18-year-olds, recently returned from an unforgettable residential weekend in Seahouses, Northumberland. Twenty-one…
Communities Together Durham expands support for asylum seekers and refugees
Communities Together Durham (CTD) has expanded its efforts to support asylum seekers and refugees across County Durham, thanks to new…
Outdoor church grows in the glory of God’s wonderful creation
A vibrant new community can be found in a north west corner of Durham Diocese – it has no windows…
Durham Ministry Experience Volunteers join national conference on leadership
Last week, six Durham Ministry Experience Volunteers (MEVs) attended the Ministry Experience Scheme National Conference at St Mary’s Church, Marylebone.…
Church strikes eco gold after building links with schools and wider community
A semi-rural church in Durham Diocese is celebrating after receiving a top eco award. St Stephen’s, Willington (pictured above), has…
Church school honoured for role in growing faith
A special relationship between a South Tyneside church and its local school has been recognised with a prestigious award. All…
Bishop Sarah’s Christmas Message 2024
With her Christmas message this year, +Sarah encourages us to accept the angel’s invitation to trust Jesus this Christmas;…