St Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton Parish Church in County Durham, renowned for its thriving music outreach programme, has launched an inspiring new initiative: the Music Sharing Project.
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.
More than 60 people joined together as a new church plant in Darlington enjoyed a successful launch.
A play which highlights the challenges faced by itinerant Gypsy communities will be performed in Durham Diocese this weekend.
A semi-rural church in Durham Diocese is celebrating after receiving a top eco award.
A special relationship between a South Tyneside church and its local school has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Norton’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.
St Mark's Church in Darlington welcomed more than 200 people as it hosted an art competition and exhibition for local schools.
A church and community project which supports people in need has received a welcome festive boost.
In a significant milestone for the local community, Dr. Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University, unveiled a set of specially commissioned etched-glass windows at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle on Wednesday, 6 November. These “Windows for the King” were created to honour the 550th anniversary of Richard III’s lordship over Barnard Castle.
