The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
New Diocesan Director of Education for church schools in Durham and Newcastle
First published on: 4th October 2024A new Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to serve Church of England schools across both Durham and Newcastle dioceses has been appointed.
Archdeacon of Sunderland to be next Dean of Guildford
First published on: 3rd October 2024Downing Street has announced that the Venerable Bob Cooper, Archdeacon of Sunderland, is to be the next Dean of Guildford.
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.
Church-aided advice service continues to help people struggling with debt
First published on: 19th September 2024A free service set up by St Andrew’s Church, Haughton-le-Skerne to support people struggling with debt is continuing to go from strength-to-strength.
Lay Ministry Celebration Service
First published on: 14th September 2024On Saturday 14 September, people from across the Diocese gathered together at Durham Cathedral to celebrate those called to exercise lay ministry within our Diocese with Bishop Sarah licensing or authorising 23 new lay ministers.
Chaplain supports Durham Army Cadets at annual camp
First published on: 13th September 2024Reverend Brian Whitley, Priest-in-Charge of the Gaunless Valley Parishes, once again dedicated his time to supporting young people during their military training this summer.
New Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology licensed
First published on: 11th September 2024The Revd Dr Richard Briggs has been licensed as the new Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology.
Windy Nook summer arts course inspires young performers
First published on: 10th September 2024This summer’s holiday performing arts course at Windy Nook, Gateshead, for 5 to 11-year-olds was an unforgettable week of creativity, growth and community.
Collaborative working leads to new life-saving defibrillator at church
First published on: 5th September 2024A community initiative has led to the welcome installation of a defibrillator at St Peter’s Church in Jarrow.
Celebrations as long-serving organist marks 50 years
First published on: 4th September 2024Ken Elsdon has been organist at All Saints Church in Penshaw since 1974, having previously also served as choirmaster at the church.
