Church strikes eco gold after building links with schools and wider community
First published on: 20th January 2025A semi-rural church in Durham Diocese is celebrating after receiving a top eco award.
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Church school honoured for role in growing faith
First published on: 23rd December 2024A special relationship between a South Tyneside church and its local school has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Love Norton Advent Trail and Christmas Tree Festival bring festive joy
First published on: 20th December 2024Norton’s festive season began with the launch of this year’s Love Norton Advent Trail on 29 November, with a live switch-on at St Mary’s Church. The event, led by Stockton Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture and local Councillor Steve Nelson, was accompanied by a performance from a 40-strong choir of pupils from Crooksbarn Primary School.
A million dreams for St Mark’s in Darlington
First published on: 10th December 2024St Mark's Church in Darlington welcomed more than 200 people as it hosted an art competition and exhibition for local schools.
Even more Hope4All thanks to generous Christmas donations
First published on: 9th December 2024A church and community project which supports people in need has received a welcome festive boost.
St Mary's church unveils ‘Windows for the King’ to mark Richard III’s legacy
First published on: 8th November 2024In a significant milestone for the local community, Dr. Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University, unveiled a set of specially commissioned etched-glass windows at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle on Wednesday, 6 November. These “Windows for the King” were created to honour the 550th anniversary of Richard III’s lordship over Barnard Castle.
Award shows school is a good Global Neighbour
First published on: 17th October 2024An award-winning school is working towards the next stage of an initiative about global issues and the Christian responsibility to tackle them.
Archdeacon of Auckland opens new Durham nature reserve
First published on: 11th October 2024The Archdeacon of Auckland, the Venerable Rick Simpson was delighted to be invited to officially open a new nature reserve in our Diocese earlier this week.
Church’s role in collaborative project leads to new defibrillator
First published on: 11th October 2024A church-led community initiative has led to the installation of a lifesaving defibrillator in the village of Ryton.
Eggleston Agricultural Show: a community comes together
First published on: 1st October 2024On Saturday 15th September, the annual Eggleston Agricultural Show, the last large agricultural gathering in the Dales, brought together locals, farmers and faith groups in a celebration of community spirit. Among the many stands were the churches from the old Barnard Castle Deanery and The Methodist Circuit, who partnered once again to ‘man’ a shared stand.
