The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
Blue Monday sees launch of new community project
First published on: 17th January 2022A group of churches working together across South Tyneside have launched a project to tackle loneliness and isolation, household debt as well as offering support around mental health
White Ribbon Sunday: not a time for surrender
First published on: 7th January 2022Click here to read Revd Chantal Noppen’s account of Sunderland Minster’s ‘White Ribbon Sunday’ event
Bishop Paul calls for amendments to Borders Bill
First published on: 6th January 2022Bishop Paul has spoken in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill.
City Centre Church to offer lunchtime ‘Shoppers Carols’ in build up to Christmas
First published on: 22nd December 2021St Nics Church in Durham’s Market Place is to offer busy shoppers and retail workers an opportunity to join in carol services ahead of Christmas day
Bishop Paul delivers his 2021 Christmas Message
First published on: 22nd December 2021During Bishop Paul’s Christmas message for 2021, he reflects on what is really #AtTheHeartOfChristmas
Durham Cathedral receives grant in Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
First published on: 20th December 2021Durham Cathedral has received a grant of £812,200 to help recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic
Handmade Angels appear across the Parish of Jarrow and Simonside
First published on: 20th December 2021Over 1,000 colourful angels have been hand-knitted and delivered, made by the Knit and Craft Group at St Peter's Church
Church hosts second annual car park carol service
First published on: 15th December 2021On Sunday night people came together under the stars for a very special outdoor carol service at St Peter’s, York Avenue in Jarrow
University of Sunderland re-open Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre
First published on: 14th December 2021The University of Sunderland is pleased to announce the re-opening of their Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre, after receiving a major refurbishment
Sunderland Minster hosts vigil for channel crossing
First published on: 14th December 2021Amnesty International’s Wearside branch held a vigil in memory of the 27 who drowned on November 24, during a desperate attempt to claim asylum
