Even more Hope4All thanks to generous Christmas donations
First published on: 9th December 2024A church and community project which supports people in need has received a welcome festive boost.
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St Mary's church unveils ‘Windows for the King’ to mark Richard III’s legacy
First published on: 8th November 2024In a significant milestone for the local community, Dr. Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University, unveiled a set of specially commissioned etched-glass windows at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle on Wednesday, 6 November. These “Windows for the King” were created to honour the 550th anniversary of Richard III’s lordship over Barnard Castle.
Award shows school is a good Global Neighbour
First published on: 17th October 2024An award-winning school is working towards the next stage of an initiative about global issues and the Christian responsibility to tackle them.
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.
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.
Support for faith communities in Durham Diocese
First published on: 15th August 2024A 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.
Message to the Diocese from Bishop Sarah condemning violence and promoting peace
First published on: 9th August 2024A message from Bishop Sarah: ‘Our Church Communities stand together with all condemning this awful violence and small minority who incite hatred and intimidation on our streets’.
Hartlepool Headland project to receive a share of Lottery funding
First published on: 8th August 2024An ambitious project in Hartlepool will receive Lottery funding to secure a bright future for a church and its community.
