Bishop of Newcastle enters the House of Lords
First published on: 26th October 2023The Bishop of Newcastle has taken her seat in the House of Lords and in so doing has become one of the 26 Lords Spiritual and a Lord of Parliament.
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Green Church Awards launched for 2024
First published on: 24th October 2023Entries have opened for The Church Times' Green Church Awards 2024.
Israel and Gaza – Diocesan Statement
First published on: 17th October 2023A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Mark about Israel and Gaza.
Faith leaders and civic dignitaries celebrate our new Dean of Newcastle
First published on: 14th October 2023Family, friends, faith leaders and civic dignitaries gathered at Newcastle Cathedral for the formal Collation, Induction and Installation of The Reverend Canon Lee Batson as the new Dean of Newcastle in the Church of England.
Brand new multi-faith prayer room opens at Newcastle International Airport
First published on: 12th October 2023Newcastle International Airport has unveiled a brand-new multi-faith prayer room and quiet space. Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to join other faith leaders from across the North East to mark the official opening.
St Michael’s Byker to be transformed into multi-million pound community hub
First published on: 4th October 2023Plans have been unveiled for St Michael's church in the heart of Byker to be transformed into a state-of-the-art youth and community hub.
Stephen Tranter licensed by Bishop Helen-Ann as Newcastle’s new DDOV
First published on: 27th September 2023Our new Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations, the Reverend Stephen Tranter has been licensed by Bishop Helen-Ann at a service at Newcastle Cathedral.
Archbishop to visit Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 27th September 2023The former Archbishop of Canterbury will speak about Religious Poetry Today when he visits the Diocese next month.
Families flock to service
First published on: 26th September 2023Churchwarden and Authorised Lay Minister at St Peter's Falstone, Bellingham Deanery, reports on how Molly, Dolly and Polly inspired a family service based on ‘The Good Shepherd’.
'Copes of Many Colours' Exhibition at Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 21st September 2023In anticipation of the upcoming installation of the new Dean of Newcastle, the Revd Canon Lee Batson, an exhibition at Newcastle Cathedral is set to explore the intricate designs adorning the copes worn by its Dean and Residentiary Canons.
Something Wonderful Charity Art Auction
First published on: 20th September 2023Members of community art club ‘Something Wonderful’, a project from St. James Church, Benwell, are auctioning over 120 of their artworks in order to keep their club running.
Revd Dr Nick Moore appointed as new Warden of Cranmer Hall
First published on: 14th September 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Nick Moore as the new Warden of Cranmer Hall.
Newcastle Cathedral's Story Chair Empowers Women in Criminal Justice System
First published on: 11th September 2023A unique 'Story Chair' was unveiled on Friday 8 September in the Crypt of Newcastle Cathedral - a collaboration between national social justice charity Changing Lives, the School of Design at Northumbria University, Newcastle Cathedral and the North East Probation Service was designed with women with first-hand experience of the criminal justice system, as an abstract representation of their stories.
Singers turn out in numbers for BBC Songs of Praise in Newcastle
First published on: 23rd August 2023Almost 500 people turned out to sing as the BBC brought Songs of Praise to Newcastle.
Rising Sun Festival brings neighbours together
First published on: 22nd August 2023Churches in Newcastle Diocese have joined together for a special festival which saw children and families engage in fun and creative activities.
Silver success for church with clear environmental goals
First published on: 10th August 2023A church in Newcastle Diocese has set its sights on gold after securing the silver award as part of the Eco Church initiative.
Talented musicians are In Harmony
First published on: 10th August 2023The In Harmony Project, West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra, visited St. Matthew’s Elswick, Newcastle, for their Summer Community Concert.
Seeking, Sharing, and Sending in our communities
First published on: 10th August 2023As we reflect on the Diocesan vision for turning outwards in mission and ministry and becoming younger and more diverse, the Revd Julie Mooney explains how this vision is being lived out at Church of the Good Shepherd, Battle Hill.
Church Commissioners' oil and gas decision - a diocesan response
First published on: 10th August 2023The Church Commissioners for England, which manages the Church of England’s £10.3bn endowment fund, has decided to exclude all remaining oil and gas majors from its portfolio.
Pele Trust trips provide opportunities for school pupils
First published on: 10th August 2023Pupils at a group of primary schools have experienced different cultures following visits to Spain and Greece.
Christian content is making a big sound on the radio
First published on: 9th August 2023For the past seven years, the Revd Sheila Hamil has been broadcasting voluntarily for Radio Tyneside, the long-established community and hospital station, which reaches 20,000 regular listeners, including patients at Tyneside’s main hospitals.
An opportunity to join BBC's Songs of Praise at Jesmond
First published on: 9th August 2023The BBC's ever-popular Songs of Praise is coming to St George's Church in Jesmond - and people from across Newcastle Diocese can be part of it.
Sheep Ahoy! Shaun on the Tyne at Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 4th August 2023The Bishop of Newcastle and her husband Myles attended a special ‘Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne’ preview event, giving Bishop Helen-Ann an opportunity to meet the version of Shaun that is living in Newcastle Cathedral from 19 July - 27 September.
Hannah reflects on an extra-special Petertide Ordinations weekend
First published on: 4th August 2023The Bishop of Newcastle ordained seven priests and three deacons during a big weekend at Newcastle Cathedral this summer but for Hannah Malcolm, who will be serving her curacy in the parish of Christ the King, it was an extra-special experience.
‘It’s the right time’ – Rachel leaves Children and Youth team in good hands
First published on: 4th August 2023The Revd Rachel Scheffer is stepping back from her children and youth work role after “eight wonderful years.”
Bell ringer Mark answers his call to church
First published on: 3rd August 2023A man who came to church initially to ring the bells is now embracing the full experience after he started attending services regularly.
Fun Lifepath event engages children in the Christian faith
First published on: 2nd August 2023Since 2011, Lifepath Brinkburn has welcomed school groups each June. Kirstine Davis, the administrator of the scheme, explains what Lifepath is all about and how children can learn about the Christian faith in a fun and engaging way.
North Shields baby bank hub receives vital funding for upgrades
First published on: 28th July 2023A North Tyneside baby bank, based at St. John's Church Percy Main, which supports struggling parents amid the cost of living crisis, has received a vital funding boost to upgrade its hub.
Lord Sentamu – statement from the Bishop of Newcastle
First published on: 27th July 2023A statement from the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
School’s work tackling global poverty recognised with Christian Aid award
First published on: 25th July 2023Felton Church of England Primary School has achieved Bronze Award status in Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme, an accreditation programme which helps pupils learn about global poverty and the Christian responsibility to tackle it
