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Diocesan News
Journey of faith and reflection along the Northern Saints trail
First published on: 16th October 2024This past week, a diverse group of pilgrims set out on a four-day pilgrimage along The Way of Life, one of the Northern Saints Trails crossing County Durham. The event, named The Pilgrimage of Hope, was organised in collaboration with The Auckland Project, GATHER Church Teesdale, the Camino Ingles, and local artists.
Archdeacon of Auckland opens new Durham nature reserve
First published on: 11th October 2024The Archdeacon of Auckland, the Venerable Rick Simpson was delighted to be invited to officially open a new nature reserve in our Diocese earlier this week.
Church’s role in collaborative project leads to new defibrillator
First published on: 11th October 2024A church-led community initiative has led to the installation of a lifesaving defibrillator in the village of Ryton.
New Diocesan Director of Education for church schools in Durham and Newcastle
First published on: 4th October 2024A new Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to serve Church of England schools across both Durham and Newcastle dioceses has been appointed.
Archdeacon of Sunderland to be next Dean of Guildford
First published on: 3rd October 2024Downing Street has announced that the Venerable Bob Cooper, Archdeacon of Sunderland, is to be the next Dean of Guildford.
Eggleston Agricultural Show: a community comes together
First published on: 1st October 2024On Saturday 15th September, the annual Eggleston Agricultural Show, the last large agricultural gathering in the Dales, brought together locals, farmers and faith groups in a celebration of community spirit. Among the many stands were the churches from the old Barnard Castle Deanery and The Methodist Circuit, who partnered once again to ‘man’ a shared stand.
Church-aided advice service continues to help people struggling with debt
First published on: 19th September 2024A free service set up by St Andrew’s Church, Haughton-le-Skerne to support people struggling with debt is continuing to go from strength-to-strength.
Lay Ministry Celebration Service
First published on: 14th September 2024On Saturday 14 September, people from across the Diocese gathered together at Durham Cathedral to celebrate those called to exercise lay ministry within our Diocese with Bishop Sarah licensing or authorising 23 new lay ministers.
Chaplain supports Durham Army Cadets at annual camp
First published on: 13th September 2024Reverend Brian Whitley, Priest-in-Charge of the Gaunless Valley Parishes, once again dedicated his time to supporting young people during their military training this summer.
New Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology licensed
First published on: 11th September 2024The Revd Dr Richard Briggs has been licensed as the new Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology.
