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.
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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.
