There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Durham during Lent and Easter.
Please feel free to browse the events below.
If your church is hosting an event, please get in touch with our Communications Team at communications@durham.anglican.org.
Passion Sunday Choir service at St Mary The Virgin Parish Church, Whickham | Sunday 26 March 5pm
St Mary's choir will host the choirs of St Paul Winlaton and Holy Cross, Ryton to sing Tenebrae. The service is based on The Royal School of Church Music's Tenebrae for Passiontide Service. Contact Michael on 07870520404 for more information.
Palm Sunday Sung Eucharist at Durham Cathedral | Sunday 2 April 11.15am
See the Clergy process from Palace Green into the cathedral carrying palm leaves, mirroring Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, before the Reading of the Passion.
Palm Sunday Service at St. Mary's West Rainton | Sunday 2 April 11am
Palm Sunday Service at Holy Trinity, Darlington | Sunday 2 April 9.30am
We plan to meet in Stanhope Park at 9am to begin our service in style. Come along and sing and shout 'Hosanna' with us.
Palm Sunday Service at St. Mary West Acklam | Sunday 2 April 10-11am
Sung Parish Communion - with the Passion Readings and Blessing of Palm Crosses.
Palm Sunday Service at St. Mary's Gainford | Sunday 2 April 10.45am
Palm Sunday All Age Parish Eucharist at St. Paul's, Jarrow | Sunday 2 April 10am
Palm Sunday Benefice Worship at St. Nicholas, West Boldon | Sunday 2 April 10.30am
Maundy Thursday 'Blessing of the Oils' at Durham Cathedral | Thursday 6 April 11am
Bishop Paul will be in attendance.
Maundy Thursday 'Stripping of the Altar' at Durham Cathedral | Thursday 6 April 7.30pm
During this service, the Acting Dean washes the feet of members of the community, echoing scenes from the Last Supper.The Acting Dean performs the centuries old tradition of ‘Judas’ Cup’ ceremony with members of Chapter. The ceremony is performed around the Last Supper table in the Galilee Chapel before the altar is stripped and the cathedral is sent into darkness.
Maundy Thursday Service at St. Mary's, West Rainton | Thursday 6 April 7-8pm
Maundy Thursday Service at Holy Trinity, Darlington | Thursday 6 April 7.30-8.30pm
Maundy Thursday Service at St. Mary West Acklam | Thursday 6 April 7-7.40pm
Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar.
Maundy Thursday Service at St. Mary's Gainford | Thursday 6 April 7-8pm
Maundy Thursday Service at St. Mary's Barnard Castle | Thursday 6 April 7.30pm
Holy Communion and the Stripping of the altar followed by Vigil (till 10.00pm)
Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist at St. John the Baptist, Jarrow | Thursday 6 April 7pm
Maundy Thursday Eucharist Service with Foot Washing at St. George, East Boldon | Thursday 6 April 7.30pm
Good Friday 'The Three Hours' at Durham Cathedral | Friday 7 April 12pm
In the Liturgy of Good Friday we mark the Death of Christ through preaching, choral music and prayer.
Good Friday Service at St. Mary's West Rainton | Friday 7 April 10-11am
Good Friday Service at St Mary's The Virgin Parish Church, Wickham | Friday 7 April 1pm
This service will be preceeded by Stations of the Cross with organ chorales and followed by the Good Friday Liturgy at 2pm. Contact Michael on 07870520404 for more information.
Good Friday Act of Witness in Darlington | Friday 7 April 11am-12pm
A meeting of all the Darlington churches in the town centre around the Joseph Pease monument as a huge act of witness.
Good Friday Service at Holy Trinity, Darlington | Friday 7 April 5pm
An hour at the cross- a very quiet and reflective service as we are 'with' Jesus on his last moments.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at St. Mary West Acklam | Friday 7 April 10-11am
Good Friday Service at St. Mary's Gainford | Friday 7 April 11am
Good Friday 'The Three Hours' at St. Mary the Virgin, Whickham | Friday 7 April 12pm
St Mary's Choir will lead the devotion, "The Cross of Christ", using the RSCM Book of Prayer, Readings, Hymns and Anthems. This service will be at 1pm, preceeded by Stations of the Cross with organ chorales, and followed by the Good Friday Liturgy at 2pm.
Good Friday Churches Together Walk of Witness (Barnard Castle) | Friday 7 April 10.00am -11.15am
(The walk begins at the green footbridge over the Tees, we then gather outside the Parish Church before moving through town to Scar Top)
Good Friday Liturgy at St. Mary's Barnard Castle | Friday 7 April 2pm
Good Friday Service of Meditation & Prayer at St Mary’s Whorlton | Friday 7 April 12noon
Good Friday Stations of the Cross on the Scotch Estate (St. John's Jarrow) | Friday 7 April 10am
Good Friday Last Hour at the Cross at St. Paul's Jarrow | Friday 7 April 2pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at St. Nicholas, West Boldon | Friday 7 April 1.30pm
Easter Sunday First Eucharist of Easter with Baptism and Confirmation at Durham Cathedral | Sunday 9 April 5am
Bishop Paul will be in attendance.
Easter Sunday Festal Eucharist at Durham Cathedral | Sunday 9 April 11.15am
Bishop Paul will be in attendance.
Easter Sunday Service at St. Mary's West Rainton | Sunday 9 April 11am
During this service we will be thatching our large cross which will then be displayed in the churchyard. You are welcome to take part in this!
Easter Sunrise Service at St. Michael's Heighington | Sunday 9 April 6am
A service to celebrate Easter, held round a brazier near the church door, shortly after sunrise. This is followed by breakfast.
Easter Sunday Service at St. Mary's Gainford | Sunday 9 April 10.45am
Easter Sunday Parish Communion at St. Mary West Acklam | Sunday 9 April 10-11am
Easter Ceremonies and Holy Communion at St Mary’s St Mary’s Barnard Castle | Sunday 9 April 10.30am
Easter Sunday Holy Communion Service at St Mary’s Whorlton | Sunday 9 April 9am
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Service at St. John's Jarrow | Sunday 9 April 9am
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Service at St. Paul's Jarrow | Sunday 9 April 11am
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Service at St. Peter's Jarrow | Sunday 9 April 11am
Easter Sunday Eucharist Service at St. Nicholas, West Boldon | Sunday 9 April 9.30am
Easter Sunday Eucharist Service at St. George, East Boldon | Sunday 9 April 11am