The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
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
Durham Diocese announces new Diocesan Discipleship And Evangelism Enabler
First published on: 13th December 2021We’re delighted that, from 11 January, Ruth Young will be taking up the role of Diocesan Discipleship and Evangelism Enabler
Sunderland schools get in Christmas spirit with Big Festive Sing
First published on: 9th December 2021Two C of E Schools from the Sunderland area will be taking part in a city-wide Big Festive Sing
Stockton Parish Church to host Candlelit Memorial Service
First published on: 3rd December 2021A special service to remember and give thanks for loved ones lost, particularly during the last two years, will take place next month in Stockton
Interactive Christmas Journey hits Darlington schools for second year
First published on: 1st December 2021800 Y2 pupils from 16 different schools across Darlington have been invited to experience a multi-sensory telling of the ‘Christmas Story’, free of charge
Sunderland students invited to General Synod to represent the North East
First published on: 29th November 2021Students from Venerable Bede CE Academy in Sunderland were invited to speak at this year’s General Synod, as the Church of England’s Vision and Strategy for the 2020s aims to make church accessible for every generation
etika co-founder Padma Kapoor visits St Margaret's CE Primary School
First published on: 25th November 2021Indian businesswoman Padma Kapoor, co-founder of etika, a supplier of ethically sourced school uniforms, visited St Margaret’s Church of England primary school last week
Advent and Christmas Services 2021
First published on: 24th November 2021This Advent and Christmas, there are a number of services and resources available for you and your church
