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Diocesan News
DAC hosts Church Building Awards
First published on: 30th September 2026On Wednesday the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) hosted its inaugural Church Building Awards event at Cuthbert House.
Military connection leads to armed forces chaplaincy for Anita
First published on: 30th September 2026A clergywoman in Durham Diocese has taken on a chaplaincy role with the Royal British Legion (RBL).
Holiday club grant helps St Cuthbert’s reach local children
First published on: 24th September 2026Communities Together Durham distributed 23 holiday club grants across Durham Diocese this summer, helping churches to provide activities, food, friendship and opportunities for children and families to explore faith during the school holidays.
Eco-focused technology brings warmth to Victorian church
First published on: 24th September 2026A Victorian church is embracing modern technology after installing a new eco-friendly heating system.
Noah and the Ark – musical play brings church and community together
First published on: 23rd September 2026Church and community members will join together for a performance of Noah and the Ark at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle.
Growing movement is keeping our church bells ringing
First published on: 21st September 2026More people are learning to become bell ringers thanks to an approved teaching initiative in Durham Diocese.
Auckland Deanery gathers for Away Day focused on unity
First published on: 17th September 2026Auckland Deanery gathered at St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth, on Saturday 12 September for an Away Day to welcome the start of the new triennium and bring together new and returning Deanery members.
Cathedral celebrates completion of Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage & Prayer
First published on: 7th September 2026Durham Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, marking a significant milestone in the Cathedral's Vision 2033 and its long-term commitment to pilgrimage, prayer and Christian faith exploration.
A Launchpad for successful youth ministry
First published on: 27th August 2026The Launchpad programme is helping churches in Durham Diocese to develop their youth ministry. Here's the first in a series of case studies, focusing on St Chad's in Sunderland.
Stranton Church celebrates 900th anniversary with tower abseil
First published on: 25th August 2026All Saints Stranton, Hartlepool, continued its 900th anniversary celebrations on Saturday 11 July with a sponsored abseil from the church tower. Twenty-three brave members of the church and local community, aged from six to over 70, took up the challenge and abseiled down the historic tower.
