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Diocesan News
Church sleepover raises awareness of vulnerable children in Africa
First published on: 28th January 2025Two schoolboys braved the winter chill to sleep over in their local church in support of young people in Africa.
Durham Ministry Experience Volunteers join national conference on leadership
First published on: 24th January 2025Last 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.
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.
Bishop Sarah's Christmas Message 2024
First published on: 23rd December 2024With her Christmas message this year, +Sarah encourages us to accept the angel’s invitation to trust Jesus this Christmas; to exchange fear for joy and troubled hearts for peace. Happy Christmas!
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.
‘It has been a privilege’ - A message of thanks from outgoing DDE Gill Booth
First published on: 19th December 2024Gill Booth, the outgoing leader of the diocesan education team has thanked pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication.
Church school is named among country’s top primaries
First published on: 16th December 2024A rural church school which overcome an unexpected challenge this year has been named among the top ranking primary schools in the UK.
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.
