Meet our Ordinands 2026
First published on: 21st May 2026Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June at Durham Cathedral with nine people being ordained as priests and seven as deacons.
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Bishop Rick's first Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod
First published on: 16th May 2026In 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 celebrates first anniversary following year of growth
First published on: 14th May 2026Grace 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’s Ministry Networks are growing across the Diocese
First published on: 14th May 2026Children’s ministry can feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to be. Following a diocesan listening exercise, one message came through clearly: those serving children and families want greater connection, encouragement and support. In response, the first Children’s Ministry Network launched in Stockton Deanery in October 2025 — and it’s already becoming a thriving learning community.
Durham Lesotho Link celebrates its 40th anniversary
First published on: 21st April 2026The Durham Lesotho Link is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of partnership between the Diocese of Durham and its link diocese in Lesotho.
Called to Fruitfulness Roadshows
First published on: 15th January 2026The Diocese of Durham is continuing its work on Called to Fruitfulness, a 10-year programme of transformation and renewal for churches across the region, supported by national church funding.
Paper prayers take flight in Pelton
First published on: 6th November 2025Holy Trinity Church, Pelton, has unveiled a striking new art installation of origami doves - each one carrying a handwritten prayer from local schoolchildren, congregation members and visitors.
Welcoming our new Archdeacon of Sunderland
First published on: 1st October 2025On Tuesday 30 September, many gathered to celebrate the institution of The Revd Canon Katherine Bagnall as the new Archdeacon of Sunderland.
Lay Ministry Service 2025
First published on: 18th September 2025On Saturday 13 September, people from across the Diocese gathered together at Durham Cathedral to celebrate those called to exercise lay ministry within our Diocese.
Young musician awarded prestigious organ scholarship at St. David's Cathedral
First published on: 29th August 2025An 18-year-old musician, who started his journey aged ten as apprentice organist at St. Mary's Gainford, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship at St. David’s Cathedral in Wales.
