Stand for Synod
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand…
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Installation Service at Durham Cathedral for the new Bishop of Durham
A packed Durham Cathedral watched earlier today (Sunday) as the Right Reverend Rick Simpson was installed as the new Bishop…
New twist on traditional ceremony in riverside greeting for Bishop Rick
Earlier today, Friday 5 June, a special ceremony took place on the banks of the River Tees. The Rt Revd…
A statement from the Diocese of Durham – Sunderland Minster
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Durham said: “Last year, the Church of England published a resource document encouraging local…
Meet our Ordinands 2026
Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June at Durham Cathedral with nine people being…
Services mark 100 years since Burnhope hosted Durham Miners’ Gala
A significant event in the history of Burnhope was celebrated at St John’s Church in the village during a memorable…
Church breakfast sparks new community partnerships
At 8am on Wednesday 13 May, St Mary and St Cuthbert’s in Chester-le-Street hosted a Community Networking Breakfast, bringing together…
Growing Younger team workshop supports secondary school transitions
Keeping Connected: churches encouraged to support young people through school transition Church leaders and youth workers from across the diocese…
Bishop Rick’s first Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod
In his first Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod on 16 May 2026, Bishop Rick reflects on the profound changes shaping…
Children’s Ministry Networks are growing across the Diocese
Children’s ministry can feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to be. Following a diocesan listening exercise, one message came…