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School pupils call on adults to ‘stop chucking things away’

First published on: 26th March 2025

Pupils at a church school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of throwing them away – or if they can’t to recycle where possible.

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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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Sycamore Gap: One Year On

First published on: 27th September 2024

Today, 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.

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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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Tree planting at Duke’s Secondary School

First published on: 19th October 2022

Students from Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington planted a tree last month, gifted to them at STEM Fest Net Zero


Charity brings forest school dream to life for CofE primary school

First published on: 6th May 2022

A charity which supports individuals living with lifelong mental health conditions and learning disabilities has partnered up with a local primary school to help transform part of its playing field into a forest school


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


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


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


Newcastle NHS staff join national cycle to raise awareness of climate emergency

First published on: 1st November 2021

Last week staff from hospitals in Newcastle took part in a cycle ride from London to Glasgow to raise awareness of the impact of climate change and air pollution


YCCN travel via Newcastle on pilgrimage to COP26

First published on: 25th October 2021

Churches and schools welcomed members of the Young Christian Climate Network (YCCN) with northern hospitality this October, as they made their way on a climate justice pilgrimage through the North East


Church hosts Harvest Festival celebrations!

First published on: 15th October 2021

Harvest is a time of thanksgiving. Where, in the church, we thank God for all that has been provided for us, as well as our gifts, talents and uniqueness. Here at Berwick Parish Church, we had a lot to be thankful for...


Local CofE school children to have voices heard at COP26

First published on: 14th October 2021

Pupils from church schools across the North East will have their voices heard in a show to be aired at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow


Newcastle to host YCCN pilgrimage for climate justice

First published on: 23rd September 2021

In early October, Newcastle will be hosting young Christians on a pilgrimage which has spanned the length of the country.


Welcome the European Ecumenical Pilgrimage to the North East this October!

First published on: 13th September 2021

Pilgrims journeying from Poland to Glasgow will arrive in Newcastle this October as part of their efforts in raising awareness of climate change.


Young Christians’ march to campaign for Climate Justice

First published on: 22nd June 2021

Hundreds of young Christians will march through our Diocese as part of a pilgrimage spanning the length of the country in their fight against climate change.


Bishop of Newcastle presents Warkworth schoolchildren with their Green Flag Award

First published on: 1st July 2019

Schoolchildren at a Northumberland primary school have been recognised for their work protecting their local environment.The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman presented the children at Warkworth Church of England Aided Primary

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