In this section you will find information, advice, support and resources for maintaining and/or making changes to your church buildings and churchyards.
The Diocese of Newcastle has over 230 churches, chapels and buildings licensed for public worship, from ancient Saxon and Norman churches, to Victorian church buildings, and those of modern construction.
Whether your church building is listed grade I, II*, II, or is not listed at all, and whether serving a rural or urban parish, each of our church buildings and their settings provide a unique and sacred space for worship and furthering the mission and ministry of the Diocese.
There’s much to consider in order to keep your church buildings in good repair and to ensure that any proposed changes are planned sensitively, so that they are preserved or adapted appropriately to continue to meet the needs of the parish and the local community.
Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) hold legal responsibility for the care, repair and management of their church buildings. Caring for our church buildings can sometimes feel a weight of responsibility, but it is also a huge privilege, since the work we undertake today will help ensure they remain open and welcome for future generations to come.
Useful Links
Whether you’re new to the care and management of church buildings or simply in need of resources and advice, you may find the following links useful.
- The DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee)
- Rural Churches for Everyone
- Online Faculty System
- ChurchCare on the Church of England website.
- Historic England – Search The List
- Heritage At Risk Register