A right royal day out!
First published on: 22nd April 2022Magical scenes greeted Shirley Brown and Baz Dowsett at Windsor Castle as they were gifted Maundy money by HRH Prince Charles.
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Easter Banner of Hope success at St Mary’s, Fawdon
First published on: 20th April 2022They have had 875 donations from across the community and congregation
An evening of thanks for NHS and frontline heroes
First published on: 13th April 2022A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey to thank NHS staff and frontline workers for their bravery and determination throughout the Covid pandemic.
Bishop Mark's Easter Message 2022
First published on: 13th April 2022Bishop Mark speaks of a love which has conquered death, bringing a message of hope this Easter.
Jill Halfpenny visits North East for BBC Easter show
First published on: 12th April 2022Hexham Abbey, Holy Island and Cuddy’s Well all feature in an Easter-themed BBC programme starring Jill Halfpenny
Fairtrade award success for C of E primary school
First published on: 1st April 2022A primary school in South East Northumberland has taken its first steps towards becoming a certified ‘Eco School’ after receiving the FairAware Award from the Fairtrade Foundation
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Newcastle Diocese marks National Day of Reflection
First published on: 29th March 2022Messages and photos were placed at 'walls of reflections' across the nation last week as the Church of England acknowledged the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown.
New Anna Chaplains commissioned in special service
First published on: 29th March 2022Newcastle Cathedral welcomed two new Anna Chaplains in a special commissioning service
Royal Maundy money honour for members of Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 29th March 2022Two people from our Diocese will be presented with Maundy money in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to their communities
United in Prayer for Ukraine
First published on: 25th March 2022On 3rd April 2022, Christian Aid is inviting churches across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.
Newcastle welcome Winchester link diocese
First published on: 24th March 2022By Nic Denyer, Lay Ministry Development Officer and Ce Pacitti, Continuing Ministerial Formation Officer
Revd Rae steps out in support of sexual abuse survivors
First published on: 24th March 2022A North Tyneside priest has raised more than £1,200 for Rape Crisis after completing a 30-day running challenge
Diocese of Newcastle stops investing in fossil fuels
First published on: 22nd March 2022As 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
Homes for Ukraine - information session for North East Churches
First published on: 18th March 2022As you know, the situation in Ukraine is desperate and the need for help with the humanitarian effort grows daily.
Geordie Hospital star reflects on Channel 4 success
First published on: 15th March 2022Head of Chaplaincy at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Revd Capt Katie Watson starred in Channel 4 "Geordie Hospital" which ended its six-episode run in February.
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
