Responding to Ukraine
First published on: 15th March 2022Bishop Mark offers three ways we can respond as we continue to watch the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine.
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Newcastle Diocese responds to Ukraine
First published on: 3rd March 2022Churches 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 2022Major works to transform St Thomas Newcastle into a Resource Church hub for our Diocese are nearing completion.
#LiveLent resources
First published on: 1st March 2022The 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 livesâ€
First published on: 28th February 2022Founder of charity helping Palestine’s destitute children reflects on his God-given mission
A Prayer for Ukraine
First published on: 24th February 2022In response to the Russian attack on Ukraine, Bishop Mark has released the following statement.
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The Oswin Project at Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 24th February 2022The 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 2022Many 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 2022Taking 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 2022A 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 2022Duke’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 2022An 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 2022As 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 2022St 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 2022The 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 2022Pupils 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 2022In 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 2022The 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 2022The 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 2022Revd 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 2021Listen 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 2021The 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 2021We 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 2021This 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 2021Tim 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 2021Thursday 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 2021A 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 2021Storm 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 2021Community 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 2021A new community reading service is helping to bring stories to life for pupils and parents at a primary school in South East Northumberland
