Mark rewarded for lockdown efforts
First published on: 4th November 2020A vicar who went ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ during lockdown has been rewarded for his efforts by the local community.
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There's a pom pom for everyone
First published on: 3rd November 2020Rainbows of pom poms are adorning the churches of Upper Pont, Northumberland thanks to a community project.
Trauma-informed Ministry in a time of COVID
First published on: 28th July 2020Trauma-informed Ministry in a time of COVID, delivered by the Tragedy and Congregations Team:The Revd Dr Carla Grosch-MillerThe Revd Hilary IsonProfessor Christopher Southgate.Since 2017 the team has delivered 20 training days in various se
Thy Kingdom Come
First published on: 21st May 2020Thy Kingdom Come (TKC), launched today (21st May) has been radically revamped due to Covid-19.TKC has been tailored to enable churches, families and individuals to pray and worship in their homes, through a suite of adapted resources, in line with so
A reflection on transitions
First published on: 14th July 2020Helen Averill, who runs the Clergy Transitions Service, reflects on change and transition in relation to the effect of the Covid pandemic and the process of adjustment and gradual moving forward.TransitionNoun: the process or a period of changin
An egg-straordinary event for Christian Aid Week
First published on: 14th May 2020For obvious reasons, we have not been able to celebrate Christian Aid Week in the normal way this year. No house-to-house collections, no coffee mornings, lunches or other get togethers, but at St Nicholas, Gosforth, we were determined to do all we c
Understanding the body: A Christian approach to managing anxiety
First published on: 1st July 2020St Lukes Virtual Clergy Wellbeing ProgrammeUnderstanding the body: A Christian approach to managing anxiety In the second of this series of reflections on managing anxiety, Michle Hampson shows us how we can incorporate a spiritual dimension into sim
Raging against
First published on: 29th June 2020After so many weeks of being constricted, and of fearing the possibility of an unseen but life- threatening virus, it is no surprise that feelings run high some days. Our internal limbic brain systems have been functioning on high alert, and the natu
Reopening of church buildings for public worship in Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 23rd June 2020Please see below a joint statement from the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman and the Bishop of Berwick, the Right Reverend Mark Tanner following the Governments announcement that church buildings will be able to reopen for pu
School life at Humshaugh during lockdown
First published on: 14th May 2020While the country is in lockdown, Humshaugh Church of England First School, Northumberland remains open operating with a small team of staff to keep the school running for those children who absolutely need to attend. Pupil numbers in school are very
Creating a safe space: a Christian perspective to managing anxiety
First published on: 23rd June 2020Michele Hampson shows how creating a safe space can help us respond to stress and anxiety, starting with an understanding of our natural biological reactions. A safe space is one we can picture in detail and that we associate with a sense of peace. I
New Rector of Hexham to be formally instituted into his role this Thursday - by Zoom
First published on: 12th May 2020The Reverend David Glover will formally become the new Rector of Hexham later this week when he is instituted into his new role by the Bishop of Newcastle.The ceremony, which would normally take place inside Hexham Abbey, will instead be conducted ov
The Bishop of Berwick, the Right Revd Mark Tanner to become 41st Bishop of Chester
First published on: 12th May 2020View video here of Bishop Mark speaking to Bishop Christine about his new appointment.The Right Reverend Mark Tanner has been named by Downing Street as the next Bishop of Chester, succeeding the Right Reverend Dr Peter Foster who retired last S
House of Bishops backs phased approach to revising access to church buildings
First published on: 5th May 2020The House of Bishops met via Zoom this afternoon, as it has done regularly throughout the current pandemic, and continued to review advice to clergy on the Churchs efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, to protect the vulnerable and health s
Wellbeing and mental health during Covid-19
First published on: 5th May 2020Every Life Matters has produced a guide to maintaining your mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19. It includes advice on working from home, creating a routine, beating anxiety, managing stress, coping mechanisms, a wellbeing plan, and how
I get knocked down but I get up again!
First published on: 30th April 2020I Get Knocked Down but I Get Up Again CHUMBAWAMBAResilient people are not superhuman! Like each one of us, they face suffering in this life in its varied forms. They are not immune to the full range of human experience or emotion. They live it, just
Over 6,000 calls in first 48 hours to Daily Hope, the free dial-in worship phone line
First published on: 28th April 2020A free phone line offering hymns, prayers, and reflections 24 hours a day while church buildings are closed because of the coronavirus has received more than 6,000 calls in the first 48 hours.The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, launched Daily
Archdeacon of Lindisfarne to become next Dean of Derby
First published on: 25th April 2020The Archdeacon of Lindisfarne, the Venerable Peter Robinson is to leave his role after nearly 25 years in the Diocese of Newcastle to become the next Dean of Derby.Peter has been Archdeacon since 2008 and worked in the oil industry before b
Bishop Christine urges the Government to support local groups working to produce and deliver PPE
First published on: 23rd April 2020The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman has spoken in the House of Lords about the work being done by a North East NHS Trust to address the shortage of PPE in the fight against coronavirus.A partnership led by Northumbria H
Bishop Christine seeks reassurances for our care homes, sheltered accommodation and hospices
First published on: 22nd April 2020The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman has sought reassurances from the Government over the support being given to care homes, hospices and operators of sheltered accommodation during this coronavirus pandemic.Speaking dur
Northumberland priest to be next Archdeacon of Northolt
First published on: 20th April 2020The Reverend Catherine Pickford, currently Priest in Charge of St Mary the Virgin, Stannington, and Continuing Ministerial Development Officer for the Diocese of Newcastle has been appointed the next Archdeacon of Northolt in London. Previously, Cath
Bishop Christine's Digital Good Friday and Easter Day services
First published on: 9th April 2020From Bishop Christine:These are extremely challenging times for all of us and we are having to find new ways of worshipping and praying together, and to do this many of us are engaging with technology in ways we have never done before. This Easter, I
National virtual service for Palm Sunday
First published on: 3rd April 2020Christians are to be encouraged to make their own paper or card palm crosses and display these in their windows in a national virtual church service for Palm Sunday to be broadcast by the Church of England.The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, will
Changes within the Safeguarding team
First published on: 31st March 2020I will be retiring as Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser in June this year and the Diocese is starting the recruitment process for a full-time safeguarding adviser to replace me. Ive been in this role for almost six years and until now it has always been
I wonder if you’ve ever read a book and wished you had written it!
First published on: 31st March 2020I wonder if youve ever read a book and wished you had written it!! This was my experience with the recent The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry How I wish I had written this, encapsulating research, contemporary cultural analysis, wisdom from the ancient
Jack Charlton RIP
First published on: 11th July 2020The Right Reverend Christine Hardman, Bishop of Newcastle, today issued this statement following the sad news of the death of Jack Charlton."Weve learned with great sadness that Jack Charltons life came to an end on Friday. Jack Charlton was a
Archbishops and Bishops: stay at home but continue to pray, to love, to care for the vulnerable
First published on: 24th March 2020The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England have urged everyone to follow the instructions given by the Prime Minister to stay in their homes in a national effort to limit the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19).But they called on the
Easing out of Lockdown – what next?
First published on: 28th July 2020Systemic facilitator and trainer Revd Hilary Ison offers further insights gained from her work as part of the Tragedy and Congregations team.Stress is exhaustingAs we ease out of lockdown, I wonder what your reaction was when it was announced that ch
A message for clergy spouses in the time of Covid-19 and beyond: No time to Breathe?
First published on: 14th July 2020*Spouse: in the context of this paper I am using the term spouse to refer to, and be inclusive of, the diversity of partnerships which exist through being in relationship with a member of the clergy. Clergy mental wellbeing has, for some time, gather
Safeguarding Training Officer Mark Bagnall
First published on: 29th June 2020Id like to introduce myself. Im Mark Bagnall, the Dioceses new Safeguarding Training Officer. My role is to ensure that the Foundation and Leadership modules are delivered in the Diocese. This is carried out in conjunction with the volunteer trainers
