Hexham Abbey’s ‘On Angel Wings’ installation is a soaring success
First published on: 11th November 2021Hexham Abbey’s stunning ‘On Angel Wings’ installation has raised more than £6,000 for charity
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Archbishop of York gives inaugural Hexham Abbey sermon during White Ribbon Sunday
First published on: 10th November 2021Archbishop chooses inaugural Hexham Abbey sermon to challenge contemporary ‘macho’ attitudes and Bible passages which ‘excuse violence’ against women
Bishop Christine reflects on her time as Bishop of Newcastle
First published on: 10th November 2021As Bishop Christine prepares to retire, the 12th Bishop of Newcastle has taken some time to reflect on her last six years in our Diocese and the memories she will treasure.
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Remembrance Day Services 2021
First published on: 9th November 2021Services and events marking Remembrance Sunday will take place across the diocese on Sunday 14 November
C of E First School sees new foyer opened by Bishop of Newcastle
First published on: 8th November 2021Archbishop Runcie CE First School, Gosforth welcomed The Bishop of Newcastle, The Right Revd Christine Hardman last week as she officially opened their new foyer
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Collation and Installation of Canons at Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 7th November 2021At Newcastle Cathedral this evening, seven Canons were collated by Bishop Christine and installed by the Dean of Newcastle, the Very Reverend Geoff Miller.
North Tyneside church member receives 'Covid Acts of Kindness Community Award'
First published on: 5th November 2021The regional public health campaign BeatCovidNE has today announced the winners of the ‘Covid Acts of Kindness Community Award’, including 73-year-old church goer Pamela Hood
‘White Ribbon Sunday’ services to honour victims of domestic abuse
First published on: 4th November 2021A number of locations in the North East will be hosting ‘White Ribbon Sunday’ services this November honouring and remembering all victims of domestic abuse
Newcastle NHS staff join national cycle to raise awareness of climate emergency
First published on: 1st November 2021Last week staff from hospitals in Newcastle took part in a cycle ride from London to Glasgow to raise awareness of the impact of climate change and air pollution
Rag’n’Bone Man uses Newcastle church for new music video
First published on: 29th October 2021Excitement was in the air last week as popular RnB/blues singer Rag’n’Bone Man featured a Newcastle church in an upcoming music video
Newcastle Cathedral receives government funding for chapel heating repairs
First published on: 29th October 2021142 historic sites across England will receive grants worth £35 million through the government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Bishop Christine shows racism the red card at Civic Centre event
First published on: 28th October 2021Bishop Christine met with the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and other significant figures to honour Show Racism the Red Card's 'Wear Red Day'.
Bishop appoints new canons
First published on: 27th October 2021Seven new canons will be installed during a service at Newcastle Cathedral in November.
The end of an era for Corbridge’s church clock!
First published on: 26th October 2021St Andrew’s Church, Corbridge, has installed mains-powered electric automatic winders for the clock in its church tower
Wallsend church unveils new plaque to commemorate 1821 pit disaster
First published on: 26th October 2021On the 200th anniversary of the Wallsend pit disaster, a new plaque has been unveiled to honour the 52 men and boys who lost their lives
YCCN travel via Newcastle on pilgrimage to COP26
First published on: 25th October 2021Churches and schools welcomed members of the Young Christian Climate Network (YCCN) with northern hospitality this October, as they made their way on a climate justice pilgrimage through the North East
Inter Faith Week comes to Newcastle
First published on: 25th October 2021A coach tour of locations in Newcastle which represent the religious diversity of the city will be held this November as part of national Inter Faith Week
How we can stand with and support people seeking asylum in Newcastle
First published on: 18th October 2021The horrific scenes we have all seen on our screens, of those desperately fleeing Afghanistan to find safety, has led to a heart-warming outpour of support from communities across Newcastle and the wider North East
Church hosts Harvest Festival celebrations!
First published on: 15th October 2021Harvest is a time of thanksgiving. Where, in the church, we thank God for all that has been provided for us, as well as our gifts, talents and uniqueness. Here at Berwick Parish Church, we had a lot to be thankful for...
Accessing Aidan project shares the LOVE
First published on: 15th October 2021A heritage attraction celebrating St Aidan and the incredible legacy he left behind has landed a prestigious award
Community Fridge opening in Newcastle to help those in need
First published on: 15th October 2021Despite our country being the fifth largest national economy on the planet, there is still huge food poverty in the UK and in our city of Newcastle
Local CofE school children to have voices heard at COP26
First published on: 14th October 2021Pupils from church schools across the North East will have their voices heard in a show to be aired at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
Thank you to our lay ministers!
First published on: 14th October 2021Our wonderful lay ministers were given a huge thank you at a special event celebrating their discipleship in our Diocese
The Archbishops' Commission: how to help families in your community
First published on: 13th October 2021The Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households has launched its public engagement phase
Inter Faith Week comes to Newcastle
First published on: 13th October 2021A coach tour of Newcastle locations which represent the religious diversity of the city will be held  this November as part of national Inter Faith Week
Newcastle Diocese Generosity Week recap
First published on: 11th October 2021As we reflect on a rigorous week of gift-giving, podcast listening and meeting new people, let’s look back at some of the wonderful ways people rose to the challenge and gave back during Generosity Week.
A step in the right direction as Bishop blesses pilgrims’ access to Cuddy’s Well
First published on: 4th October 2021New steps and railings which link the Three-Churches Trail to an ancient holy well in Northumberland have be blessed by The Right Revd Bishop of Berwick, Mark Wroe
Mental health charity helps raise forest school from the ashes for local primary school
First published on: 30th September 2021A local mental health charity has helped to make a group of schoolchildren’s dreams come true, bringing their vision for a brand-new forest school area to life after vandals destroyed their original site during lockdown
St Thomas’ pizza giveaway a huge success!
First published on: 29th September 2021Students in Newcastle were well fed, both spiritually and physically, after St Thomas’ Church launched a welcome feast during Freshers Week
Northumberland CofE primary school launches appeal to support Afghan refugees
First published on: 28th September 2021Shocked by the scenes on the news about the ongoing unrest in Afghanistan, pupils at a primary school in Northumberland have embodied the themes of Newcastle Diocese Generosity Week to lead social action, and are looking to encourage others to do the same
