Durham related articles

  1. 'Virus knows no national boundaries' - Bishop calls for vaccine equity

    The Bishop of Durham has called for the Government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity. 

  2. A blessing not a burden: why every child should be valued equally

    COMMENT / The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, explains why he and other faith leaders are challenging the two-child limit on financial support for families, which came into effect a year ago .

  3. Cathedrals and parish churches light up for Night of the Stars

    Church of England cathedrals and churches illuminated with stars.

     

  4. Children come forward to be baptised as Messy Church continues to thrive

    Several children who are regular attendees of Messy Church have come forward for baptism.

  5. Church of England awards £16.3 million for mission including outreach to young people

    Apprentice youth workers, youth ministers, children and families workers and chaplaincy aimed at students in further education are to be funded as part of major awards to dioceses announced by the Church of England.

  6. Church of England features real-life stars in Christmas advert

    With dragons, talking carrots, and even a surprise comeback for ET all vying for centre stage in the annual festive advertising bonanza, the Church of England is putting real-life stars at the heart of its campaign to invite more people to church this Christmas.

  7. Church of England invests £35 million in new Christian communities

    The Church of England is to fund a bold series of projects to spread the Christian faith – from a new congregation in a nightclub area to a weekday church - as part of a £35 million investment in mission.

  8. Churches in North East at centre of revived pilgrim routes

    A ‘Santiago of the North’ has been launched, encouraging people to walk ancient pilgrimage routes to Durham dating back more than 1,000 years.

  9. Churches meet rising demand for meals during summer holidays

    A growing number of children are receiving lunches during the school holidays provided by a ‘Places of Welcome’ network supported by churches in South Tyneside, as families feel the impact of the cost of living crisis

  10. Durham Church Celebrates SIX Vicars-to-be

    A Durham City-Centre Church is celebrating after six members of its congregation were recommended to train as clergy this year.