The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
Whitburn Church of England Academy – a beacon of light for RE in the North East
First published on: 30th May 2024There is a shortage of RE teaching specialists nationally. Here we visit Whitburn Church of England Academy which provides training opportunities for post-graduates to teach this vital subject.
Peter’s escape from prison inspires Messy Church escape room
First published on: 28th May 2024St. Alban’s, Windy Nook recently had an innovative idea to engage with their families – a Messy Church Escape Room.
GMH and UKME ordinands and clergy invited to Bishopthorpe
First published on: 28th May 2024The Archbishop of York recently hosted an event with ordinands and clergy of global-majority heritage or UK minority-ethnic in the Northern Province at Bishopthorpe Palace.
Celebration of a new deanery in the Durham Dales
First published on: 23rd May 2024Members of churches from across Teesdale and Weardale gathered at a special service to celebrate the creation of a new deanery.
Eco award is a success for churches working together
First published on: 23rd May 2024A church in Durham Diocese is celebrating after achieving a silver eco church award.
Civic service for St Bede on 1,350th anniversary
First published on: 21st May 2024People of all ages joined together for a civic service on Tuesday (21 May) to commemorate the 1,350th anniversary of the birth of St Bede.
Watch Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address
First published on: 18th May 2024Watch Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address to Durham Diocesan Synod on Saturday 18 May. The address covers the latest on the search for our next Bishop of Durham, Transformation in the Diocese, Safeguarding, Living in Love and Faith, and messages of encouragement.
Hope4All as community shop relaunches
First published on: 8th May 2024Shop4All is part of Hope4All, the community initiative in Pennywell, Sunderland, which was launched by Durham Diocese in 2020.
Medomsley school celebrates ‘good' with two outstanding areas rating from Ofsted
First published on: 25th April 2024Bishop Ian Ramsey Church of England Primary School has received a ‘good’ Ofsted rating with ‘outstanding’ areas following a recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
The Revd Canon Clare MacLaren – new Provost of Sunderland Minster
First published on: 24th April 2024The Revd Canon Clare MacLaren has spoken of her “feeling of hope and joy for the future” after becoming the new Canon Provost of Sunderland Minster.
