Diocese of Durham

St. Mary’s Gainford was delighted to have so many animals trotting, bounding and leaping onto Gainford’s Green recently, joined by their companions and families for a wonderful pet blessing service 🐴🐕🐏 @churchofengland #GreatAndSmall

The Northern Lights Community Choir, launched in January 2025, held its much-anticipated debut concert earlier this month at St. Mark’s, Darlington. The choir is part of the church’s thriving Health and Wellbeing Hub which was established ten months ago. Read more 👉…

St Michael and All Angels, Houghton-le-Spring were delighted to host a recent Youth Assembly as part of their commitment to raise voices of local people and challenge injustice. At the event, organised by @tynewearcitizen, young people from across our region were given the…

JOB ALERT! The Acting Bishop of Durham invites applications for the position of Priest in Charge to serve the parish of St Brandon, Brancepeth. More / apply 👉 bit.ly/4m7SMHT #ChurchJobs #ChristianJobs #ClergyJobs #ClergyVacancy #NEJobs

Students from @WhitCofEAcad, St. Aidan’s CofE Academy, and @StHildsSchool recently took part in a barefoot pilgrimage to #HolyIsland. Plenty of opportunity for prayer & reflection during the visit to one of the UK’s ‘thin places’. Read more 👉 bit.ly/46KMB7V

JOB ALERT! The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for reaching and discipling emerging generations to take on a key role in the Diocesan team as Growing Younger Strategic Lead. More / apply 👉 bit.ly/44D0LXv…

Want to get better at talking with your friends about faith? Free training day with workshops and keynote speaker, The Revd Dr. Alex Harris. Saturday 11 October 2025 | 10am – 4pm | All Saints Church, Preston on TeesTS16 0AB For more information, contact…

Clergy from across our Diocese have enjoyed joining together at the @RadissonBlu in Durham for the first day of our clergy conference with inspiring sessions from @Bishopofjarrow , Richard Briggs & Hilary Ison.

JOB ALERT! The Acting Bishop of Durham @Bishopofjarrow invites applications for the position of Interim Priest in Charge to serve the parish of St Matthew, Newbottle (0.5). More / apply 👉 bit.ly/4lO1J8Q #ChurchJobs #ChristianJobs #ClergyJobs #ClergyVacancy

Children's and Families Workers, Youth Pastors, Student Workers, Chaplains, Young Adults Workers, Teachers, Mentors, Authorised Children’s Ministers, Clergy who champion ministry with 0-25s, those who serve in all of these ministries across the Diocese of Durham - whether as an…

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 which…

JOB ALERT! St Cuthbert's Darlington are seeking a Youth & Chaplaincy Lead. More / apply 👉 bit.ly/4lKzAzF #ChurchJobs #ChristianJobs #NEJobs

Last week, a group of clergy gathered for a celebration event, to mark their completion of the Launchpad programme, designed by national Christian youth work charity, @Youthscape. Presented with certificates from @Bishopofjarrow, it was great to how each parish was going to…

Prayer Spaces in Schools - Durham Whether you’re thinking about your first prayer space, or you’ve been running them for years, this gathering is a place to learn, to be inspired by the stories and experience of others and to go deeper. Friday 24 Oct 2025 | 9.30am – 3pm £10…

JOB ALERT! The Acting Bishop of Durham @Bishopofjarrow is seeking a Priest in Charge to serve the parish of St Nicholas, Dunston. More / apply 👉 bit.ly/4etztWE #ChurchJobs #ChristianJobs #ClergyJobs #ClergyVacancy #PriestJobs #NEJobs

All photographs taken during our ordination services can now be found on Flickr. Priests 👉 bit.ly/DurhamPriests2… Deacons 👉 bit.ly/DurhamDeacons25

A group of young people from Florida have been sharing their faith across our Diocese. Part of the UK-USA Ministries initiative, the programme was supported by Holy Trinity Southwick. The group spent time with local primary schools, took part in worship nights and even prayed for…

Five churches in our Diocese have joined forces with a local running group to celebrate a joint anniversary. The Parish of the Upper Skerne was established in its current form back in 2005 – the same year as Sedgefield Harriers Athletic Club. To mark the occasion, on Sunday 22…

Last week, pupils from Durham Blue Coat CE Aided Junior school led an impressive #pilgrimage from Finchale Priory to @durhamcathedral. Along the 2.5 mile route, were opportunities to pause, pray & reflect. Read more 👉 bit.ly/447hcej

The summer sun was shining on Durham Cathedral today as eleven deacons were ordained by @Bishopofjarrow . A wonderful service with friends and family packing out the cathedral. Huge congratulations to all!🙏🙏🙏❤️