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Bishops’ intervention set to extend gambling protections across the UK

First published on: 18th July 2019

Gambling rules in Northern Ireland could be brought into line with tighter standards in the rest of the UK following an intervention by the Church of England.An amendment tabled in the House of Lords by the Bishop of St Albans, Alan Smith, opening th


Panorama and the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse

First published on: 21st May 2019

In recent weeks, there has been considerable publicity about the churchs failings to respond compassionately, effectively and appropriately to victims and survivors abused by clergy, with evidence that the reputation of the church and its senior cler


Discipline

First published on: 5th February 2020

Discipline can be a dirty word for many of us. It may imply wrongdoing, being in trouble, or some form of punishment. The origins of this seem to come from old French, around 1300. Maybe we forget the root is that of being a learner, a follower, wher


A safe environment and activities

First published on: 2nd July 2019

This is the heading of the 11th section of the Parish Safeguarding Handbook (PSH). All parishes were sent a copy of the Parish Safeguarding Handbook earlier in the year. This booklet should be on display in your church along with your safeguarding po


Bishop of Newcastle presents Warkworth schoolchildren with their Green Flag Award

First published on: 1st July 2019

Schoolchildren at a Northumberland primary school have been recognised for their work protecting their local environment.The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman presented the children at Warkworth Church of England Aided Primary


Pathways Mission Celebration

First published on: 12th February 2019

A service of celebration was held at St Nicholas Church, Cramlington to give thanks and to celebrate the series of successful events that took place throughout Bedlington Deanery during the Pathway Mission. Led by the deanerys main Pathways Mission c


New Master for St Thomas the Martyr Newcastle

First published on: 3rd March 2019

The Bishop of Newcastle is delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Ben Doolan as the next Master of St Thomas the Martyr Newcastle.Ben is leader of the Diocese of Newcastles first Resource Church which will work in partnership with St T


Bishop Christine in this year's Greenwich Portraits

First published on: 28th February 2019

The Right Reverend Christine Hardman, the Bishop of Newcastle, features in this year's Greenwich Portraits, the first time a representative from the Church of England has been included in this important collection.The Portraits honour former alu


Protecting the long-term future of two Tynedale schools

First published on: 7th February 2019

Governors at two Church of England first schools have approved plans to share the leadership of one headteacher.Under the plan, which comes into effect after the Easter holidays, headteacher of Corbridge First School, Jennifer Ainsley will take on th


Archbishop encourages all to share in the Pilgrim journey this Lent

First published on: 1st February 2019

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu is encouraging all to share in the Church of Englands LentPilgrim journey.Written by Bishop Steven Croft, co-author of the Pilgrim Course, the Pilgrim Journeys: The Beatitudes, provides a short daily reflection


#LoveNewcastle: United against hate

First published on: 29th January 2019

United against hatred - these faith leaders in Newcastle, including the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman, stood shoulder to shoulder to condemn the hate-fuelled vandalism of an Islamic school.The Bahr Academy on the former By


Towards A Safer Church: Safeguarding Concerns

First published on: 28th January 2019

The Safeguarding Team is often asked when it should be contacted in relation to safeguarding concerns. Reproduced above is a flow chart taken from the new Parish Safeguarding Handbook, which should help answer this question (the flow chart


Bishop Christine says North East deserves efficient railway system

First published on: 23rd January 2019

The North East needs and deserves and fast and efficient railway system, says the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman.Bishop Christine was speaking today in the House of Lords where she highlighted poor LNER punctuality and call


Urgent appeal for – LEGO!

First published on: 18th January 2019

An appeal for donations of Lego has been issued for a project to help bring children and families together in the west end of Newcastle.Children and Families Missioner for the Diocese of Newcastle, Jacqueline Atkinson was inspired after a chance meet


'growing church bringing hope' update

First published on: 22nd January 2019

The Revd Canon Ian Flintoft, Director of Discipleship and Ministry for Mission, writes about the work taking place in relation to the Prayer, Leading your Church into Growth and Impact strands of our 'growing church bringing hope' vision.Impact Stran


Parish Safeguarding Handbook

First published on: 13th August 2018

Each parish has now received an electronic copy of the nationally produced Parish Safeguarding Handbook.This handbook outlines the safeguarding responsibilities for parishes based on the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance. A


Safeguarding Training

First published on: 12th November 2018

I enjoyed the session, it wasnt what I expected, I found the group discussions really helpful, it was good to talk with other people These are just some of the comments that were made following a recent safeguarding training session. If you havent at


Domestic Abuse Champions

First published on: 10th December 2018

Twenty members of laity and clergy attended Domestic Abuse Champion training in November at the Police and Crime Commissioners Office.They will join an extensive network (over 850) of Champions who have been trained since 2013 within the public, priv


From lost cause to MBE

First published on: 21st January 2019

The dawn of a New Year sparks a desire in many people to make positive changes in a bid to improve their lives. Whether thats a commitment to deepen faith and spirituality, or simply a pledge to go to the gym more, these resolutions will shape their



Welcome to Ben, Claire and Jennifer

First published on: 14th January 2019

A special service was held at Newcastle Cathedral to welcome three new people to ministries within our Diocese.Bishop Christine licensed and commissioned Revd Ben Doolan as leader of the Diocesan Resource Church (Associate Priest to Newcastle Cathedr


Following a Divine Order

First published on: 17th November 2018

The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, celebrates the centenary of a calling to missionary serviceAt 9.30 am on Saturday, 10 November 2019, my wife and I took a walk on Tynemouths Longsands beach, followed by a short time of prayer at Holy S


Bishop of Newcastle appoints new Archdeacon of Northumberland

First published on: 9th December 2018

The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman is pleased to announce that the Reverend Mark Wroe is to be the new Archdeacon of Northumberland.Mark, 49, has been Acting Archdeacon since the beginning of this year following the appoint


A message from Bishop Christine as we prepare to leave the European Union

First published on: 30th January 2020

Dear brothers and sisters, One of the many people who has had a major influence in my life is the late Bishop Sehon Goodridge, who was Bishop of the Windward Isles. During my ordination training he came to talk to us and he saidthere are two kinds of


BISHOP RONALD OLIVER BOWLBY, RIP

First published on: 23rd December 2019

BISHOP RONALD OLIVER BOWLBY, RIP1926-2019It is with sadness we inform you of the death of Bishop Ronnie Bowlby on Saturday, 21stDecember, 2019.Ronnie died, supported by the love and steadfastness of his daughters and sons and by excellent care in the


Marking 100 years since the end of the Great War

First published on: 6th November 2018

Churches across the diocese will be leading services on Sunday November 11 to commemorate the centenary of World War One.This Sunday marks 100 years since the Great War ended.Many churches are displaying poppies to honour the fallen and services will


New Director of Initial Ministerial Education appointed

First published on: 3rd October 2018

The Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle are pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Jennifer Cooper as the new Director of Initial Ministerial Education (IME) Phase 2.In this role, she will lead the programme of training for a diverse and gro


Meet our first Anna Chaplains

First published on: 25th February 2019

In a first for the Diocese, a group of Anna Chaplains have been commissioned to provide spiritual care to vulnerable people in the area.Seven Anglicans from Newcastle and one from Durham were commissioned by Bishop Christine at an ecumenical service


Biggest Leavers' Event Ever!

First published on: 21st June 2019

Nearly a thousand children packed Newcastle Cathedral for our biggest school leavers' event ever.It was so big, two separate services were held throughout the day, one attended by the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman, an


House builder supports LEGO project in one of Newcastle’s poorest estates

First published on: 12th April 2019

Leading UK home builder Keepmoat Homes has donated 500 to help buy LEGO for an inspirational community project in the west end of Newcastle.The Diocese of Newcastle is collecting as much LEGO as possible to bring children, their families and the loca

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