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Diocesan News
Barnard Castle church launches music sharing project to support smaller choirs
First published on: 10th April 2025St Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton Parish Church in County Durham, renowned for its thriving music outreach programme, has launched an inspiring new initiative: the Music Sharing Project.
Lent and Easter 2025
First published on: 7th April 2025There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Durham during Lent and Easter.
Memorial stone’s journey to Jarrow will mark special link with Surrey
First published on: 3rd April 2025A memorial stone with historic links to Jarrow will make a temporary visit to the town from Surrey, where it has been located for 91 years. Back in 1934, the people of Surrey contributed to a special fund to help alleviate deprivation in Jarrow. Known as the Surrey Fund, it raised almost £40,000, which was used to create parks and sports grounds, decorate homes and provide clothing and gifts to people in the town.
Outdoor church grows in the glory of God’s wonderful creation
First published on: 2nd April 2025A vibrant new community can be found in a north west corner of Durham Diocese – it has no windows or walls but everyone can be assured of a warm welcome.
Diocese joins green partnership in Darlington
First published on: 2nd April 2025The Diocese of Durham has joined a North East partnership which is dedicated to achieving net zero. The Darlington Employers Environmental Partnership (DEEP) was launched last year to promote sustainability, share best practices, and encourage collaboration on green initiatives.
Rare 400-year-old 'She Bible' is donated to Darlington vicar
First published on: 26th March 2025A rare 400-year-old Bible worth about £10,000 has been donated to the vicar of St Cuthbert’s Church in Darlington to raise money for its Opening Doors project.
Special centenary brings new hope for bell ringing in Staindrop
First published on: 26th March 2025A Durham community will celebrate a special centenary for a unique set of church bells which were recast 100 years ago.
‘We were on holy ground’ – a special launch for new church The Haven
First published on: 20th March 2025More than 60 people joined together as a new church plant in Darlington enjoyed a successful launch.
Update on the Durham CNC process
First published on: 19th March 2025Update on the Durham Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) process by Bishop Sarah and James Morgan.
Five years on - moving service remembers Covid victims
First published on: 19th March 2025Five years on from the start of the pandemic, loved ones lost during the Coronavirus pandemic were remembered during a special service at Sunderland Minster.
