The Acting Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Sarah Clark is pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Katherine Bagnall has been nominated as the next Archdeacon of Sunderland succeeding the Venerable Bob Cooper, now Dean of Guildford.
Last week, Bishop Sarah was delighted to join Christian community workers from across our Diocese at an event organised by Communities Together Durham.
This week, more than 1700 year six pupils from sixty different schools were welcomed to Durham Cathedral for leavers’ services as they prepare to transition to secondary school.
A church which will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year has received a timely funding boost.
Ordinations will take place on Saturday 28 June and Sunday 29 June at Durham Cathedral with eleven people being ordained as deacons and eight as priests.
In her address to Diocesan Synod on 17 May 2025, Bishop Sarah recognises the turbulent world we are living in, offering us Jesus' words as encouragement, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
St Nics’ thriving youth group, made up of 11–18-year-olds, recently returned from an unforgettable residential weekend in Seahouses, Northumberland. Twenty-one young people took part in the weekend, which focused on the theme of Holiness.
Communities Together Durham (CTD) has expanded its efforts to support asylum seekers and refugees across County Durham, thanks to new external funding. Originally established over a decade ago to help churches engage with local communities, CTD now plays a crucial role in assisting new arrivals.
A vibrant new community can be found in a north west corner of Durham Diocese – it has no windows or walls but everyone can be assured of a warm welcome.
Last week, six Durham Ministry Experience Volunteers (MEVs) attended the Ministry Experience Scheme National Conference at St Mary’s Church, Marylebone. The event brought together MEVs from dioceses across the UK and the Diocese of Europe to connect, worship, and explore the theme of leadership through inspiring keynote talks and discussions.
