What's On
The Untapped Potential of the Church in responding to domestic abuse
16/05/2012 / North Road Methodist Church
This event is to be held on Wednesday 16th May in Durham city, 9am to 3.30pm at North Road Methodist Church (next to bus station). It promises to be a really good day - and will be partnered with Derwentside Domestic Abuse Service.
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Celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer
19/05/2012 / Durham Cathedral
See the Cathedral’s edition of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer
Durham Cathedral is holding a study day to celebrate the 350 anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer. The book has a complex history, compiled in the sixteenth century with vari ... View Details
Explore Day
25/05/2012 / Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham
Cranmer Hall will be holding another 'Explore Day' on Friday 25th May, 10.00am - 4.30pm. The day will be exploring the book of Haggai.
Explore Days are study days each looking at a different book of the Bible. Come and hear speakers of national r ... View Details
St Giles through the ages
30/05/2012 / St Giles Church, Durham
A performance by all the local schools as part of the Celebration of 900 years of work and witness in Gilesgate.
This event is also happening on Thursday 31st May. Performances on both evenings start at 6.30pm ... View Details
St Giles through the ages
31/05/2012 / St Giles Church, Durham
A performance by all the local schools as part of the Celebration of 900 years of work and witness in Gilesgate. The performances begins at 6.30pm ... View Details
Now Thank We All Our God
31/05/2012 / St James & St Basil, Fenham
A Praxis training day for all who plan and lead worship with children (Clergy, Children’s Workers, Teachers, Musicians and representatives from Church Schools) on the Additional Eucharistic Prayers.
Keynote speakers: The Revd Dana ... View Details
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Weekend with a Feast of Choral Music
02/06/2012 / Durham Cathedral
Internationally renowned vocal group The Tallis Scholars are performing at Durham Cathedral on 2nd June with a programme spanning centuries of choral music. They will be joined by Durham Cathedral Choir for part of the concert singing works for dou ... View Details
Ramble Retreat
06/06/2012 / Shepherds Dene
A country walk of about 8 miles starting and finishing at Shepherds Dene with reflections along the way. A packed lunch is provided.
Cost £10
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Reading Week : The Crisis of Being Modern
12/06/2012 / Shepherds Dene
Prof John Batchelor unravels the works of Joseph Conrad, James Joyce and T S Eliot who all grappling with rapidly changing circumstances.
Tuesday 12th June - Friday 15th June
Cost £250 (bursaries available)
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Wholeness through Christ : Prayer Weekend
22/06/2012 / Shepherds Dene
For anyone who wants to learn to listen to Jesus and pray more fully according to God's will.
This weekend is organised and led by Wholeness Through Christ, a Christian charitable trust offering a gentle, balanced and scriptural ministry for everyon ... View Details
Study Day: Kathy Galloway
23/06/2012 / Shepherds Dene
Kathy Galloway is a member of the Iona Community whose music, poetry and theology have inspired many. (She leads a weekend herself at Shepherds Dene in July) We shall consider her radical, transformative approach to faith. How will this impact on our ... View Details
Great North Bus Challenge
03/07/2012 /
The Durham Lesotho Link will be running its third Great North Bus Challenge on Tuesday 3rd July 2012 in conjunction with St. Cuthbert's Hospice in Durham whose supporters will also be bus riding on the same day.
20 checkpoints around the Diocese w ... View Details
St Giles Flower Festival
13/07/2012 / St Giles Church, Durham
A continuation of the parish's celebration of 900 years work and witness in Gilesgate in flowers.
Opening Night at 7pm including a short concert performed by the Cobwebs Orchestra
Tickets £5 adults, £2.50 children under 18, free for und ... View Details
Taking the Next Step
13/07/2012 / St Chad's College, Durham
Affirming Catholicism, The Society of Catholic Priests, and St Chad’s College are delighted, once again, to be organising a residential weekend conference (13th -15th July) for women and men who are considering the possibility of offering thems ... View Details
Art and Photography Holiday
23/07/2012 / Shepherds Dene
An opportunity to escape from the normal pressures of life with your camera, pencil or paint brush. This week, led by Revd Paul Judson, is designed to help you relax and enjoy drawing, painting or photography with some expert help available should yo ... View Details
Accountable Living
27/07/2012 / Shepherds Dene
Theologian, activist and poet Kathy Galloway ( former Leader of the Iona Community) looks at how we account for our time and resources personally and globally. Over the weekend of 27 - 29 July at Shepherds Dene.
£140 (bursaries available)
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A Week in the Country
06/08/2012 / Shepherds Dene
Spend a week in a wonderful Edwardian country house andrelax, walk, read, pray or visit local sites with support from the Shepherds Dene team. A stacation ...which avoids the Olympics!
6th - 10th August.
£200 full board
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St Giles 900th Patronal Festival Weekend
08/09/2012 / St Giles Church, Durham
Saturday 8th September Medieval Fair - a chance to experience what life might have been like in Gilesgate during the Middle Ages - from 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9th September Festal Eucharist and Parish Reunion for St Giles' Day. Guest preacher the ... View Details
Marriage Encounter Weekend
05/10/2012 / Shepherd's Dene
Apart from the booking fee of £20 this weekend is free - all food and accommodation paid for by the charity Marriage Encounter, in advance.
For more information go to the Marriage Encounter website where you can also book.
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Go large 12
16/11/2012 / The Durham Centre, Belmont
Advance notice of another fun packed programme for young people being planned. Book the date now and watch this space for more details.
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