Young people from across the North East took part in a Youth Assembly hosted at St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring, on the anniversary of the 2024 General Election.
Students from three Church of England secondary schools across Durham Diocese recently took part in a special day of pilgrimage, walking barefoot along the ancient Pilgrim’s Way to Holy Island.
As part of the Flourish Partnership between St John’s Church and St John’s CE Primary School in Shildon, a joyful baptism recently took place within the school—an inspiring moment that reflects the strength of the growing relationship between church, school, and families.
Last week, a group of clergy gathered at the Ravensworth Arms in Lamesley for a celebration event, to mark their completion of the Launchpad programme, designed by national Christian youth work charity, Youthscape.
School children have led an impressive pilgrimage from Finchale Priory to Durham Cathedral.
A celebration event was held at Cuthbert House on Saturday 14 June, marking the successful completion of the Catalyst training course for ten children and youth leaders from the Diocese of Durham
This 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.
St 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.
Two schoolboys braved the winter chill to sleep over in their local church in support of young people in Africa.
On Saturday 13 July, youth groups from across our Diocese joined together to walk the Pilgrim's Way. Children's Council also spent the day exploring Holy Island.
