Bellingham Deanery Lent Collection raises £3,582 for Children North-East, a charity which helps transform the lives of babies, young people and families across our region.
The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, and Bishop of Manchester, David Walker respond to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
On 13 May 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke on proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill during the Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Read her full speech below.
Generous churchgoers from Holy Cross Fenham gave up unwanted items from their houses during Lent – which will now be donated to charitable causes.
New director to lead enhanced safeguarding team at Newcastle Diocese
A retired priest has spoken of her “hugely rewarding” role with a charity which funds vital work in support of vulnerable people.
Congratulations to the recipients from the Newcastle Diocese who have been chosen to receive this year’s Maundy Money! His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen will attend the service on 17 April, at Durham Cathedral, where they will present Maundy Money to 152 recipients—76 men and 76 women—honouring their exceptional Christian service and reflecting the King’s age. Read more about some of the inspiring individuals receiving this special Maundy gift.
During Lent, local school children took part in an engaging morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the events of Holy Week.
On Thursday 23 March 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill.
Pupils at a church school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of throwing them away – or if they can’t to recycle where possible.
Based in the Northumberland village of Lowick, Pilgrim Voice is a new group which will soon offer its first production to local audiences.
Bishop Helen-Ann today led a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of the withdrawal of rural banking services.
An art installation is expected to attract visitors from near and far to a Whitley Bay church later this month
St. Paul's Whitley Bay is reaching out to new audiences after finding success with Sunday evening services.
A rural church near Whitley Bay has hosted a special celebration to mark the completion of a five-year project to provide new facilities.
A singing group based in Newburn Parish that focuses on wellbeing has gone from strength to strength over the past year and is building new relationships between a church and its community.
A concert which enabled young people to express their musical talents has been hailed a resounding success.
The parish church of All Saints Gosforth is dazzling the community with a unique and heartwarming display of recycled art this Advent.
On Thursday 12 December, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the debate which looks at the impact of recent government proposals on the future of small farms and family businesses.
Over 700 people flocked into Blanchland Abbey on Sunday 24ᵗʰ November to enjoy the second Abbey Alive!
On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
St. James' and St Basil's Church, which is a community hub as well as a place of worship, has undergone its biggest upgrade of facilities since it opened 93 years ago.
On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of the community and voluntary sector to society across the United Kingdom'. You can read her full speech below.
Street Pastors Newcastle plays a vital role in keeping people safe while they enjoy a night out in the bustling city centre on Friday and Saturday nights. A dedicated team of trained volunteers from local churches is on the lookout for new members.
An exciting project to transform a church into a state-of-the-art youth and community hub is beginning to take shape.
Today, Friday 27 September, Bishop Helen-Ann joined school children from across the region at The Sill to mark one year since the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled.
All Saints Church in Muggleswick, like many historic rural churches is running at a loss but the dedicated tea at All Saints have decided to invest in their building. With help from the National Churches Trust, they hope to see the church remain open for worship while also becoming a destination for camping.
It’s all systems go for Bishop Helen-Ann as she continues her preparations for this year’s Great North Run.
Many churches often pause their regular activities during the school holidays. This year, Church of the Good Shepherd in Battle Hill decided to use this opportunity to reach out to their local community in new ways.
In a bid to reach members of their local community, St. Michael and All Angels in Newburn organised a special open day.
