New deacons and priests ordained
First published on: 30th June 2025Over the weekend of Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025, eleven new deacons and eight new priests were ordained by Bishop Sarah during services at Durham Cathedral.
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Sharing stories of Jesus from America to Sunderland
First published on: 25th June 2025Young people from America have been making the journey across the Atlantic to share their faith with children in Durham Diocese.
Next Archdeacon of Sunderland nominated
First published on: 22nd June 2025The Acting Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Sarah Clark is pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Katherine Bagnall has been nominated as the next Archdeacon of Sunderland succeeding the Venerable Bob Cooper, now Dean of Guildford.
CEO of Church Urban Fund speaks with community workers
First published on: 16th June 2025Last week, Bishop Sarah was delighted to join Christian community workers from across our Diocese at an event organised by Communities Together Durham.
Durham Cathedral welcomes school leavers
First published on: 12th June 2025This week, more than 1700 year six pupils from sixty different schools were welcomed to Durham Cathedral for leavers’ services as they prepare to transition to secondary school.
Lottery boost will enable church hall refurbishment
First published on: 20th May 2025A church which will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year has received a timely funding boost.
Meet our Ordinands 2025
First published on: 20th May 2025Ordinations will take place on Saturday 28 June and Sunday 29 June at Durham Cathedral with eleven people being ordained as deacons and eight as priests.
Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod (17 May 2025)
First published on: 17th May 2025In her address to Diocesan Synod on 17 May 2025, Bishop Sarah recognises the turbulent world we are living in, offering us Jesus' words as encouragement, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Durham youth group enjoys a Holy weekend away
First published on: 14th May 2025St Nics’ thriving youth group, made up of 11–18-year-olds, recently returned from an unforgettable residential weekend in Seahouses, Northumberland. Twenty-one young people took part in the weekend, which focused on the theme of Holiness.
Communities Together Durham expands support for asylum seekers and refugees
First published on: 9th May 2025Communities 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.
