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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


Bishop Mark delivers his 2021 Christmas Message

First published on: 22nd December 2021

Listen to Bishop Mark’s Christmas message for 2021 as he reflects on what is really #AtTheHeartOfChristmas.


Church creates ‘rubbish’ nativity using recycled litter

First published on: 22nd December 2021

The Benwell and Scotswood Team Parish have created the most unique nativity in the North East, fashioning the traditional scene out of recycled litter


Finding the next Bishop of Newcastle

First published on: 17th December 2021

We invite you to help in the process of finding the next Bishop of Newcastle, following Bishop Christine’s retirement last month.


Newcastle Cathedral reveals festive light installation ‘The Stars Come Out At Night’

First published on: 16th December 2021

This Friday Newcastle Cathedral will launch their ‘The Stars Come Out At Night’ event, promising an enchanting sound and light installation accompanied by a bespoke atmospheric soundtrack by composer Oliver Vibrans


Lay Reader to cycle virtual Mount Everest in support of motor neurone disease charity

First published on: 16th December 2021

Tim Burdon, Lay Reader at St Cuthbert’s Church in Allendale, will be undertaking a gruelling virtual cycle to the top of Mount Everest to raise money for the charity that helps his friend David, who has motor neurone disease (MND).


Coat Rack at St John’s provides free coats to those in need this winter

First published on: 16th December 2021

Thursday 16 December 1-2pm in St John’s Church Hall, Sleekburn, is our last opening before Christmas, and we want to give away every coat!


Bishops Primary students rekindle friendships through the power of play

First published on: 14th December 2021

A project to improve the outdoor play areas at a primary school in South East Northumberland has had an unprecedented impact on the mental health and wellbeing of its pupils


Church and community rallies in wake of Storm Arwen

First published on: 13th December 2021

Storm Arwen has not only shown us the power of nature but also how fragile the veneer of complex modern society is


St Edmund’s receives Community Action Northumberland’s inaugural Aspire Award

First published on: 8th December 2021

Community Action Northumberland (CAN) has awarded its first ‘Aspire Award’ to St Edmund’s, Edmundbyers


Grace Darling C of E welcomes initiative promoting reading for wellbeing

First published on: 3rd December 2021

A new community reading service is helping to bring stories to life for pupils and parents at a primary school in South East Northumberland


National win for Wark C of E Primary School

First published on: 24th November 2021

A Northumberland Primary School is arriving at the House of Commons as winners in a national competition.


St Paul's Community Partnership wins award!

First published on: 24th November 2021

St Paul's and the YMCA won 'Partnership of the Year'


Bishop Christine bids emotional farewell as Bishop of Newcastle

First published on: 21st November 2021

Bishop Christine has bid farewell as Bishop of Newcastle at a Service of Thanksgiving at Newcastle Cathedral today (Sunday 21 November), during which she was presented with the Freedom of the City.


Bishop Christine's Thanksgiving and Farewell Service

First published on: 18th November 2021

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday 21 November at 4pm in Newcastle Cathedral as we bid Bishop Christine farewell and ask God’s blessings on her retirement


Archbishop of York delivers farewell speech to Bishop Christine during General Synod

First published on: 18th November 2021

The Archbishop of York delivers farewell speech to Bishop Christine during General Synod


NCEAT launch new eco competition

First published on: 12th November 2021

The NCEAT have recently launched a competition to gather ideas on how to make their schools sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint


St Hilda's Trust looking to support local charities

First published on: 12th November 2021

The next deadline for applications is Friday 26th November


Hexham Abbey’s ‘On Angel Wings’ installation is a soaring success

First published on: 11th November 2021

Hexham Abbey’s stunning ‘On Angel Wings’ installation has raised more than £6,000 for charity


Archbishop of York gives inaugural Hexham Abbey sermon during White Ribbon Sunday

First published on: 10th November 2021

Archbishop 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 2021

As 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.


Remembrance Day Services 2021

First published on: 9th November 2021

Services and events marking Remembrance Sunday will take place across the diocese on Sunday 14 November

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