The first flush as Netty Project becomes a reality for St Alban’s
First published on: 31st January 2025A rural church near Whitley Bay has hosted a special celebration to mark the completion of a five-year project to provide new facilities.
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Singing group is a safe space for all to feel good
First published on: 30th January 2025A singing group based in Newburn Parish that focuses on wellbeing has gone from strength to strength over the past year and is building new relationships between a church and its community.
A whole community ’In Harmony’ for successful concert
First published on: 17th December 2024A concert which enabled young people to express their musical talents has been hailed a resounding success.
A Community Shines Bright: Stars Light Up Advent
First published on: 16th December 2024The parish church of All Saints Gosforth is dazzling the community with a unique and heartwarming display of recycled art this Advent.
Bishop Helen-Ann supports farming communities with House of Lords speech
First published on: 12th December 2024On Thursday 12 December, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the debate which looks at the impact of recent government proposals on the future of small farms and family businesses.
Blanchland Abbey comes alive!
First published on: 9th December 2024Over 700 people flocked into Blanchland Abbey on Sunday 24ᵗʰ November to enjoy the second Abbey Alive!
Bishop Helen-Ann responds to Autumn Budget
First published on: 12th November 2024On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
Church gets biggest upgrade in almost a century
First published on: 8th November 2024St. James' and St Basil's Church, which is a community hub as well as a place of worship, has undergone its biggest upgrade of facilities since it opened 93 years ago.
Bishop Helen-Ann praises the community and voluntary sector in House of Lords
First published on: 1st November 2024On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of the community and voluntary sector to society across the United Kingdom'. You can read her full speech below.
Street Pastors Newcastle: Showing God's love through our actions
First published on: 31st October 2024Street Pastors Newcastle plays a vital role in keeping people safe while they enjoy a night out in the bustling city centre on Friday and Saturday nights. A dedicated team of trained volunteers from local churches is on the lookout for new members.
Building work reveals a glimpse into Byker’s exciting future
First published on: 22nd October 2024An exciting project to transform a church into a state-of-the-art youth and community hub is beginning to take shape.
Sycamore Gap: One Year On
First published on: 27th September 2024Today, Friday 27 September, Bishop Helen-Ann joined school children from across the region at The Sill to mark one year since the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled.
The ‘rural survivor’ church in County Durham that’s about to see its future turn
First published on: 30th August 2024All Saints Church in Muggleswick, like many historic rural churches is running at a loss but the dedicated tea at All Saints have decided to invest in their building. With help from the National Churches Trust, they hope to see the church remain open for worship while also becoming a destination for camping.
Bishop’s Great North Run challenge in support of Newcastle Foodbank
First published on: 29th August 2024It’s all systems go for Bishop Helen-Ann as she continues her preparations for this year’s Great North Run.
Summer is brill in Battle Hill
First published on: 28th August 2024Many churches often pause their regular activities during the school holidays. This year, Church of the Good Shepherd in Battle Hill decided to use this opportunity to reach out to their local community in new ways.
Newburn Church puts themselves on the map with community open day
First published on: 27th August 2024In a bid to reach members of their local community, St. Michael and All Angels in Newburn organised a special open day.
Church schools named ‘Schools of Sanctuary’ in North Tyneside
First published on: 7th August 2024Two church schools in North Tyneside have been awarded Schools of Sanctuary status – recognising their solidarity with and welcome for people seeking safety from war and persecution.
Message to the Diocese from Bishop Helen-Ann following days of unrest in the UK
First published on: 6th August 2024A week on from the devastating murders of innocent children in Southport, Bishop Helen-Ann has "utterly condemned" the violence and racism that has followed in towns and cities across the nation. She has called for unity, love and hope.
Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Better Community Sentencing' report
First published on: 26th July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Cutting crime: better community sentencing' report during a debate in the House of Lords this afternoon.
Sea Sunday tradition continues to evolve at St John's
First published on: 23rd July 2024Sea Sunday is a day for us all to focus on the people who work at sea – remembering those no longer with us and praying for the seafarers and fishermen of today.
Bishop Helen-Ann addresses UK's geographic economic inequality
First published on: 22nd July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.
