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.
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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
National win for Wark C of E Primary School
First published on: 24th November 2021A 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 2021St Paul's and the YMCA won 'Partnership of the Year'
Bishop Christine bids emotional farewell as Bishop of Newcastle
First published on: 21st November 2021Bishop 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 2021A 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 2021The Archbishop of York delivers farewell speech to Bishop Christine during General Synod
NCEAT launch new eco competition
First published on: 12th November 2021The 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 2021The next deadline for applications is Friday 26th November
Hexham Abbey’s ‘On Angel Wings’ installation is a soaring success
First published on: 11th November 2021Hexham 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 2021Archbishop 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 2021As 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.
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Remembrance Day Services 2021
First published on: 9th November 2021Services and events marking Remembrance Sunday will take place across the diocese on Sunday 14 November
C of E First School sees new foyer opened by Bishop of Newcastle
First published on: 8th November 2021Archbishop Runcie CE First School, Gosforth welcomed The Bishop of Newcastle, The Right Revd Christine Hardman last week as she officially opened their new foyer
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Collation and Installation of Canons at Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 7th November 2021At Newcastle Cathedral this evening, seven Canons were collated by Bishop Christine and installed by the Dean of Newcastle, the Very Reverend Geoff Miller.
North Tyneside church member receives 'Covid Acts of Kindness Community Award'
First published on: 5th November 2021The regional public health campaign BeatCovidNE has today announced the winners of the ‘Covid Acts of Kindness Community Award’, including 73-year-old church goer Pamela Hood
‘White Ribbon Sunday’ services to honour victims of domestic abuse
First published on: 4th November 2021A number of locations in the North East will be hosting ‘White Ribbon Sunday’ services this November honouring and remembering all victims of domestic abuse
Newcastle NHS staff join national cycle to raise awareness of climate emergency
First published on: 1st November 2021Last 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
Rag’n’Bone Man uses Newcastle church for new music video
First published on: 29th October 2021Excitement was in the air last week as popular RnB/blues singer Rag’n’Bone Man featured a Newcastle church in an upcoming music video
Newcastle Cathedral receives government funding for chapel heating repairs
First published on: 29th October 2021142 historic sites across England will receive grants worth £35 million through the government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Bishop Christine shows racism the red card at Civic Centre event
First published on: 28th October 2021Bishop Christine met with the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and other significant figures to honour Show Racism the Red Card's 'Wear Red Day'.
Bishop appoints new canons
First published on: 27th October 2021Seven new canons will be installed during a service at Newcastle Cathedral in November.
