The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
New Junior Church at Durham Cathedral
First published on: 27th April 2023Durham Cathedral is making changes to the times of regular Sunday morning services to make way for a brand-new Junior Church, making it easier for families to attend.
Tickets on sale as Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral in October
First published on: 26th April 2023Luxmuralis is returning to Durham Cathedral with Science, and tickets are currently on sale
Love Matters says Archbishops’ Commission
First published on: 26th April 2023A report ‘Love Matters’ was published on 26 April and makes a series of recommendations about how families and households can best flourish.
Bishop Paul's Easter Sermon
First published on: 14th April 2023On April 9th, Bishop Paul's delivered his Easter Sunday Sermon at Durham Cathedral.
Bishop of Durham set for historic role at King’s Coronation
First published on: 12th April 2023The Rt Revd Paul Butler will act as Bishop Assistant to the King, alongside the Rt Rev Michael Beasley, the Bishop of Bath and Wells at the Coronation, on 6 May.
A look at the first three months of a Cultivate Church Planting Coach
First published on: 31st March 2023There seems to be a real leading of the Holy Spirit to draw people to him in flexible, light-weight, mobile and fun ways. And, people are coming!
Youth gather for 'magical' The Pulse event
First published on: 27th March 2023On Sunday 26 March, youth from across the Diocese gathered at Durham Cathedral for the most recent ‘The Pulse’ event, with special guest - magician and comedian - John Archer.
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St Cuthbert Day Celebration's at Durham Cathedral
First published on: 14th March 2023Annual celebrations for the North East's most famous saint, St Cuthbert, take place this weekend, on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March at Durham Cathedral with a programme of special events and services.
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Bishop Vicentia’s visit strengthens long-standing link with Lesotho
First published on: 24th February 2023The third woman to become a Bishop in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has spent a week in the Diocese of Durham, in which she visited schools, colleges and churches.
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A brighter future is on the horizon for the churches of Northumbria
First published on: 17th February 2023More funding to keep churches and chapels open and in good repair is to be made available in 2023 by the Northumbria Historic Churches Trust.
