On 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.
A 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.
On 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.
Reverend 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.
The Revd Dr Richard Briggs has been licensed as the new Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology.
This summer’s holiday performing arts course at Windy Nook, Gateshead, for 5 to 11-year-olds was an unforgettable week of creativity, growth and community.
A community initiative has led to the welcome installation of a defibrillator at St Peter’s Church in Jarrow.
Ken Elsdon has been organist at All Saints Church in Penshaw since 1974, having previously also served as choirmaster at the church.
The Diocese of Durham has a longstanding link with Lesotho in Southern Africa and Bishop Sarah is delighted to have been able to visit this summer.
A remarkable show of unity and solidarity following recent protests in Sunderland and Hartlepool is continuing as the Diocese of Durham reaches out to support faith communities.
