At 8am on Wednesday 13 May, St Mary and St Cuthbert’s in Chester-le-Street hosted a Community Networking Breakfast, bringing together 32 representatives from across the local area alongside a team of 15 church volunteers.
Special services took place at St John's Church in Burnhope to commemorate 100 years since the village hosted the Durham Miners' Gala in 1926
In his first Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod on 16 May 2026, Bishop Rick reflects on the profound changes shaping the world and the Church at this time. With honesty and hope, he encourages us to embrace this new season with deeper humility and boldness in sharing the love of Jesus with our communities.
Grace Church, a new worshipping community which meets at St Nicholas, Boldon Colliery within The Benefice of The Boldons, marked its first anniversary last weekend, celebrating a year of significant growth to become an encouraging expression of Christian faith and community life.
Children and parents are thriving at a Sunderland church following the introduction of dedicated family services.
The latest addition to the team at Sunderland Minster has declared “it’s an exciting time” to be part of church and community life in the city.
Over 100 people gathered on Saturday 14 March to consider how we move ‘Beyond Foodbanks.’ The summit, jointly organised by Communities Together Durham and Food Durham brought together over 30 different organisations from across the North East.
The Revd Canon Remi Omole is moving on from his role as Diocesan Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Enabler after five years.
A priest in Durham Diocese has been appointed to chair a neighbourhood board that will decide how £20 million of vital funding will be spent to help regenerate one of Gateshead’s most disadvantaged communities.
Bishop Sarah joined in the celebrations as St Andrew’s Church in Haughton-le-Skerne marked a significant milestone in its history.
