September last year saw the start of a brand new diocesan wide event - Newcastle Diocese Generosity Week - which allowed us the opportunity to spend time collectively focusing on nurturing and encouraging generosity
A primary school in Ashington has partnered with conservation experts from a local diving centre to help clean up one of South East Northumberland’s most popular beaches in the aftermath of the school holidays
Congratulations to Bishop Christine who has been appointed as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of St Albans
Pupils at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington have been gaining valuable insight into what goes on behind the scenes at some of our region’s employers as part of an ‘Industry Insight’ event.
Revd Catherine Macpherson of St Mary’s Blyth offered prayers at a community centre’s first ever Iftar Dinner, held to mark the breaking of fast during Ramadan.
Magical scenes greeted Shirley Brown and Baz Dowsett at Windsor Castle as they were gifted Maundy money by HRH Prince Charles.
They have had 875 donations from across the community and congregation
A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey to thank NHS staff and frontline workers for their bravery and determination throughout the Covid pandemic.
Bishop Mark speaks of a love which has conquered death, bringing a message of hope this Easter.
Hexham Abbey, Holy Island and Cuddy’s Well all feature in an Easter-themed BBC programme starring Jill Halfpenny
A primary school in South East Northumberland has taken its first steps towards becoming a certified ‘Eco School’ after receiving the FairAware Award from the Fairtrade Foundation
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Messages and photos were placed at 'walls of reflections' across the nation last week as the Church of England acknowledged the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown.
Newcastle Cathedral welcomed two new Anna Chaplains in a special commissioning service
Two people from our Diocese will be presented with Maundy money in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to their communities
On 3rd April 2022, Christian Aid is inviting churches across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.
By Nic Denyer, Lay Ministry Development Officer and Ce Pacitti, Continuing Ministerial Formation Officer
A North Tyneside priest has raised more than £1,200 for Rape Crisis after completing a 30-day running challenge
As part of the Diocese of Newcastle ongoing pledge to tackle the climate emergency and become net-zero carbon by 2030, it has joined a growing list of dioceses which have announced divestment plans and committed their support to Operation Noah's Bright Now campaign
As you know, the situation in Ukraine is desperate and the need for help with the humanitarian effort grows daily.
Head of Chaplaincy at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Revd Capt Katie Watson starred in Channel 4 "Geordie Hospital" which ended its six-episode run in February.
Bishop Mark offers three ways we can respond as we continue to watch the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine.
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Churches across the diocese have been praying and raising funds in aid of the people of Ukraine
Major works to transform St Thomas Newcastle into a Resource Church hub for our Diocese are nearing completion.
The national Church has released a wealth of resources for this year’s Live Lent theme ‘Embracing Justice’
Founder of charity helping Palestine’s destitute children reflects on his God-given mission
In response to the Russian attack on Ukraine, Bishop Mark has released the following statement.
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The Oswin Project was founded, as our strap line indicates, to give second chances to those who have been in prison
Many will be aware through media reports, of the murder of Grace Millane in New Zealand in December 2018 on the eve of her 22nd birthday
Taking care of God's Creation is an integral part of Christian life and environmental issues are an established part of ministry and mission
A stunning new exhibition celebrating changes in wedding gown fashions throughout the decades opened today in the historic setting of Newcastle Cathedral
