News - Diocese of Durham

‘Welcoming Spaces’ open and ready to offer support, advice and free activities

First published on: 12th June 2023

Churches have teamed up with South Tyneside Council once again for the ‘Welcoming Spaces’ campaign – a network of more than 60 venues in the borough which will continue to offer companionship, advice and free activities. As well as churches, the programme is also seeing community centres, charities, family hubs and council buildings act as drop-in spaces.

Hope4All one of three charities to receive Mayor’s Charity Appeal

First published on: 9th June 2023

Councillor Alison Smith, Mayor of Sunderland, awarded three North-East charities with a lump sum as part of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal – Fund and Good Causes.

Petertide Ordinations 2023

First published on: 7th June 2023

Congratulations to our twenty-five ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide. Learn more about their journeys to ordination...

American youngsters enjoy inspirational mission trip to Sunderland

First published on: 31st May 2023

A remarkable group of youngsters swapped their usual surroundings of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, for the North East of England during a welcome spell of hot weather.

Venerable Bede pupils lead Diocesan Synod worship

First published on: 30th May 2023

Earlier this month, Diocesan Synod returned to Venerable Bede CE Academy. With ‘Engaging with Children and Youth’ a Diocesan priority and significant theme of this Synod, it was a joy to have pupils join the event to lead worship.

Volunteering at St Barnabas church leads to Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award

First published on: 26th May 2023

Jack Willougby, 14, recently completed a section of his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award following three months of volunteering at St Barnabas church, Bournmoor

Newly-retired Head Verger reflects on dedicated career at Cathedral

First published on: 24th May 2023

Jeffrey Hewitt was made Honorary Lay Canon Emeritus by the Bishop of Durham, the Rt Revd Paul Butler, during his final Sunday Service in February, before embarking on a well-earned retirement.

Archbishop of Canterbury writes letter to Children's Council

First published on: 23rd May 2023

After sending the Archbishop of Canterbury letters earlier this year, Children's Council were delighted to receive a letter back from Archbishop Justin answering their questions.

Meteorites land at St Helen's Church, Auckland

First published on: 22nd May 2023

The Parish and community of St Helen's, Auckland recently got their hands on rare samples of moon rocks and meteorites.

Bishop Paul's Prayer Walk 2023

First published on: 18th May 2023

From Thursday 18 May - Sunday 22 May, Bishop Paul is undertaking his annual Prayer Walk, this year around Wearmouth Deanery. He will visit a number of different churches, schools and local landmarks on his route. This page will be updated with photos from each day.

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