Communities Together Durham (CTD) has expanded its efforts to support asylum seekers and refugees across County Durham, thanks to new external funding. Originally established over a decade ago to help churches engage with local communities, CTD now plays a crucial role in assisting new arrivals.
Services and celebrations taking place across the diocese.
Bishop Sarah's Easter Message 2025
Following news of the death of Pope Francis, Bishop Sarah said:
Congratulations to all of the recipients from Durham Diocese who have been chosen to receive this year’s Maundy Money. We invite you to read more about some of the inspiring individuals receiving this special Maundy gift.
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.
There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Durham during Lent and Easter.
A memorial stone with historic links to Jarrow will make a temporary visit to the town from Surrey, where it has been located for 91 years. Back in 1934, the people of Surrey contributed to a special fund to help alleviate deprivation in Jarrow. Known as the Surrey Fund, it raised almost £40,000, which was used to create parks and sports grounds, decorate homes and provide clothing and gifts to people in the town.
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.
The Diocese of Durham has joined a North East partnership which is dedicated to achieving net zero. The Darlington Employers Environmental Partnership (DEEP) was launched last year to promote sustainability, share best practices, and encourage collaboration on green initiatives.
