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Children create ‘lights of the world’ at eco-focused Christingle services

First published on: 23rd January 2025

Newcastle Cathedral opened its doors to welcome more than 300 children from schools across the Diocese for its annual Christingle services.

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A Community Shines Bright: Stars Light Up Advent

First published on: 16th December 2024

The parish church of All Saints Gosforth is dazzling the community with a unique and heartwarming display of recycled art this Advent.

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Blanchland Abbey comes alive!

First published on: 9th December 2024

Over 700 people flocked into Blanchland Abbey on Sunday 24ᵗʰ November to enjoy the second Abbey Alive!

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Six New Non-Residentiary Canons Installed

First published on: 6th December 2024

On Friday 6 December, a wonderful service took place at Newcastle Cathedral as six new Non-Residentiary Canons were installed at Newcastle Cathedral during the Patronal Festival of St. Nicholas.

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Church gets biggest upgrade in almost a century

First published on: 8th November 2024

St. 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.

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Youth ministry is flourishing at Holy Cross Fenham

First published on: 1st November 2024

Children and teenagers are playing an active role in the life of a Newcastle church – from reading the liturgy and leading prayers, to conducting Bible-themed puppet shows.

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Street Pastors Newcastle: Showing God's love through our actions

First published on: 31st October 2024

Street 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.

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Building work reveals a glimpse into Byker’s exciting future

First published on: 22nd October 2024

An exciting project to transform a church into a state-of-the-art youth and community hub is beginning to take shape.

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Happy 1st Birthday Beyond Youth

First published on: 12th September 2024

Last night, many people gathered together at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington for an evening of celebration and reflection as Beyond Youth marked their first anniversary.

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Enormous embroidery heads for Hexham Abbey to explore creation in the Bible

First published on: 29th August 2024

From 9 October to 23 November, Hexham Abbey will play host to ‘Threads through Creation’, a stunning exhibition of twelve enormous, embroidered silk panels which explore the story of Creation in the Bible.

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Summer is brill in Battle Hill

First published on: 28th August 2024

Many 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.

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Newburn Church puts themselves on the map with community open day

First published on: 27th August 2024

In a bid to reach members of their local community, St. Michael and All Angels in Newburn organised a special open day.

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Sea Sunday tradition continues to evolve at St John's

First published on: 23rd July 2024

Sea 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.

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Clergy Retreat 2024:Encouraging a subversive imagination

First published on: 19th July 2024

This week, Hexham Abbey welcomed licensed clergy from the diocese for a two-day retreat, led by Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral.

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Holy Trinity Jesmond links with local schools through Lifepath

First published on: 8th July 2024

160 Year 4 children, five primary schools, two days of drama, craft and prayer workshops and an insight into the life of St Aidan can only mean one thing: Lifepath returns to Holy Trinity Jesmond.

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Ordinations 2024 - Welcoming five of our new deacons

First published on: 30th June 2024

Five of our new deacons were ordained at Newcastle Cathedral this afternoon by Bishop Helen-Ann.

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Ordinations 2024 - Joy as new priests ordained

First published on: 29th June 2024

There was great joy at Newcastle Cathedral earlier today as three new priests were ordained by Bishop Mark.

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