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Diocesan News
National Living Wage Week 2023: Bishop Paul speaks out
First published on: 6th November 2023“The Real Living Wage changes people’s lives, not simply the person earning but their whole family as well and that’s why I continue to be a strong advocate of it.” This Living Wage Week, Bishop Paul speaks out about why it is so important for employers to commit to paying their staff a real Living Wage.
Community project provides food and vital support for people in need
First published on: 31st October 2023Mickey’s Project, based at St Michael & All Angels Church in Sulgrave, was set up to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic but is continuing to provide an essential service.
Prayer Walk was “full of delights” for Archbishop of York and Bishop of Durham
First published on: 30th October 2023The Archbishop of York and the Bishop of Durham have expressed their joy following a two-day Prayer Walk.
Durham Cathedral hosts largest escape room for The Pulse youth event
First published on: 27th October 2023For one night only, Durham Cathedral became the world’s largest escape room! Over 100 young people from 20 different churches across the Diocese came together on Sunday 22 October for the termly youth event.
BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship with Bishop Paul from Auckland Castle Faith Museum
First published on: 27th October 2023On Sunday 24 October, BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship programme came from the Faith Museum at Auckland Castle with Bishop Paul leading and preaching.
Green Church Awards launched for 2024
First published on: 24th October 2023Entries have opened for The Church Times' Green Church Awards 2024.
Introducing our new Interim Diocesan Director of Education
First published on: 19th October 2023A new school term has started with a new Interim Diocesan Director Education (DDE) for Durham and Newcastle, following the appointment of Gill Booth, in September.
Churches and community come together in renewed effort to tackle poverty
First published on: 19th October 2023Church leaders from multiple denominations and people with first-hand experience of poverty in North East England met to work together to tackle poverty in the region.
The Old Oak - an important story for our times!
First published on: 19th October 2023Following the release of ‘The Old Oak’ from award-winning filmmaker, Ken Loach, Dr Val Barron, Lead Development Worker for Communities Together Durham describes her involvement in the film, which explores a north east community’s response to the arrival of refugees.
Rachael returns to Camino in a collar for memorable pilgrimage
First published on: 19th October 2023After finding God while serving in the British Army and being ordained a priest this summer, the Revd Rachael Phillips’ decision to walk the Camino de Santiago while wearing her collar, gave her a unique opportunity to share her faith.
