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Diocesan News
White Ribbon Sunday services to honour victims of domestic abuse
First published on: 5th November 2021In support of White Ribbon UK, a charity which aims to end male violence against women, a number of locations in the North East will be hosting ‘White Ribbon Sunday’ services this November honouring and remembering all victims of domestic abuse
Durham churches to host a range of eco events to mark COP26 summit
First published on: 4th November 2021As world leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26, Durham churches will come together this weekend to rally support for climate change awareness by hosting a number of eco events
Revd Bill Braviner receives new role within the Diocese of Leeds
First published on: 2nd November 2021Revd Bill Braviner, Priest in Charge of Stockton on Tees St Peter and Elton St John in plurality, has received a new role in the Diocese of Leeds
South Tyneside churches will ring their bells to raise awareness of COP26
First published on: 28th October 2021Two South Tyneside churches will ring their bells in support of a national campaign to raise awareness of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
Durham Cathedral host vibrant Pulse event
First published on: 22nd October 2021The Pulse is back! It was wonderful to be back in person in Durham Cathedral for the first time in 2 years!
Bringing community together in Murton with launch of new social enterprise
First published on: 14th October 2021The village of Murton in County Durham has been graced with a new social hub, named Heart on the Terrace, aimed at welcoming and supporting all in the community.
Sunderland Minster officially titled an 'Inclusive Church'
First published on: 11th October 2021Sunderland Minster joining the Inclusive Church network. By Revd Chantal Noppen, Women’s Advocate for Diocese of Durham.
Durham Diocese launches Church Planting Strategy
First published on: 27th September 2021The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler has today announced a new strategy to rejuvenate Christian communities across the Diocese of Durham.
Introducing our new Lay Ministers and Chaplains!
First published on: 10th September 2021Saturday 11th September will see the return of the annual Lay Ministry Service of Celebration in Durham Cathedral.
New Lay Canon to join Durham Cathedral's governing body
First published on: 2nd September 2021We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Ward as the cathedral’s newest member of Chapter, the cathedral’s governing body.
