News


Revd Rae steps out in support of sexual abuse survivors

First published on: 24th March 2022

A North Tyneside priest has raised more than £1,200 for Rape Crisis after completing a 30-day running challenge


Diocese of Newcastle stops investing in fossil fuels

First published on: 22nd March 2022

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


Homes for Ukraine - information session for North East Churches

First published on: 18th March 2022

As you know, the situation in Ukraine is desperate and the need for help with the humanitarian effort grows daily.


Geordie Hospital star reflects on Channel 4 success

First published on: 15th March 2022

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.


Responding to Ukraine

First published on: 15th March 2022

Bishop Mark offers three ways we can respond as we continue to watch the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine.


Newcastle Diocese responds to Ukraine

First published on: 3rd March 2022

Churches across the diocese have been praying and raising funds in aid of the people of Ukraine


Iconic Newcastle church nears re-opening after essential renovations

First published on: 1st March 2022

Major works to transform St Thomas Newcastle into a Resource Church hub for our Diocese are nearing completion.


#LiveLent resources

First published on: 1st March 2022

The national Church has released a wealth of resources for this year’s Live Lent theme ‘Embracing Justice’


“It is a huge privilege to share in so many children's lives”

First published on: 28th February 2022

Founder of charity helping Palestine’s destitute children reflects on his God-given mission


A Prayer for Ukraine

First published on: 24th February 2022

In response to the Russian attack on Ukraine, Bishop Mark has released the following statement.


The Oswin Project at Newcastle Cathedral

First published on: 24th February 2022

The Oswin Project was founded, as our strap line indicates, to give second chances to those who have been in prison


Love Grace Bags - church and community in action

First published on: 23rd February 2022

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


St Mary's receives bronze Eco award!

First published on: 22nd February 2022

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 Century of Wedding Gowns at Newcastle Cathedral

First published on: 16th February 2022

A stunning new exhibition celebrating changes in wedding gown fashions throughout the decades opened today in the historic setting of Newcastle Cathedral


Church school announces major new partnership with national housebuilder

First published on: 16th February 2022

Duke’s Secondary School in South East Northumberland has announced an exciting new partnership with UK housebuilding giant, Bellway


Northumberland church school welcomes new sensory suite

First published on: 9th February 2022

An investment into state-of-the-art sensory equipment is reaping rewards for children enrolled in the early years provision at William Leech C of E Primary School


Churches launch new community project with Valentine’s event

First published on: 7th February 2022

As part of a new project based out of Rising Sun Country Park five neighbouring churches are working together to aid and support their community


New group set-up to support Heaton church

First published on: 3rd February 2022

St Gabriel’s Church is a beautiful and historic building, a pivotal part of the Heaton community since 1899.


Church House achieves a silver Eco award

First published on: 27th January 2022

The diocesan offices at Church House have been awarded a silver Eco Church award


Primary pupils embark on training course to become Mini Medics

First published on: 26th January 2022

Pupils at a church school in Ashington have taken part in a cutting-edge training course to become ‘Mini Medics’


How MINE is working with St Thomas' to support the youth in Newcastle

First published on: 25th January 2022

In late 2019 Joel, the youth worker from St Thomas, discussed joining in with MINE youth work in Byker and Walker


Head of Chaplaincy stars in new TV series ‘Geordie Hospital’

First published on: 14th January 2022

The Head of Chaplaincy at the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is taking a starring role in Channel 4’s docuseries ‘Geordie Hospital’


Diocese announces new Priest in Charge at Allendale with Whitfield

First published on: 12th January 2022

The Diocese of Newcastle is pleased to announce that the Revd Martin Naylor will be taking on the role


From pastor to patient

First published on: 12th January 2022

Revd Canon Geoff Purcell Smith, Priest-in-Charge at St John’s Shotley, writes about a recent visit to hospital which reignited some memories of his early ministry

Powered by Church Edit