Wishing you all a very Happy Easter, He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! Many thanks to John Lambton for these wonderful photos: … Continue reading
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We are delighted to announce that Rector Sue has been appointed to be the new Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys and Director of Mission in the Diocese of Monmouth (Church in Wales). PRESS RELEASE Exciting times lie ahead for Monmouth … Continue reading
This month we celebrate the season of Epiphany, the arrival of the three wise men or magi bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. We recognise throughout this Christmas period the importance of giving and receiving gifts. We are very blessed … Continue reading
Current biographer of Bernard Gilpin, parishioner Roger Elsey is interviewed about Gilpin’s Faith, Generosity and Service and his inspiration for us today in this short 4 part documentary film. This film is part of the Gilpin 500 Exhibition on display … Continue reading
A big audience enjoyed a wonderful selection of music performed by a range of talented people from our congregation and beyond at our Summer Evening Concert this year. Many thanks to our Music Director George Peebles, our conductor Rev’d Frances … Continue reading
At the end of the school term this year we welcomed the Year 6 children from our three local primary schools – Burnside Primary Academy, Bernard Gilpin Primary School and Gillas Lane Primary Academy into church for a special leavers’ … Continue reading
Children in our local schools have been learning all about Bernard Gilpin as part of our Gilpin 500 celebrations this year. The work from the children at Gillas Lane Primary Academy was displayed in church back in March during our … Continue reading
On Thursday 22nd June a special Commissioning Service was held at Durham Cathedral at which four of our Authorised Pastoral Assistants (APAs) were recommissioned. It was an opportunity to celebrate the often unseen work of our vital Pastoral Team here … Continue reading
On Saturday 17th June a band of happy pilgrims walked in the sunshine all the way from Houghton-le-Spring to Durham Cathedral as part of our Gilpin 500 celebrations. Bernard Gilpin was an itinerant preacher, spending much of his time walking … Continue reading
We are praying for the victims and families of the horrific attack in Manchester and giving thanks for the dedication of emergency and medical services. Compassionate God and Father of all, we are horrified at violence in Manchester. It seems … Continue reading