Forthcoming Events
Below you will find a list of events organised by Durham Churches Together. For details of other events in churches and the Cathedral, please see the relevant church websites (which can be located on the Find a Church page).
- 4th October 2018
to 4th October 2018 Inequality-Injustice-Poverty from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Durham Town HallPublic meeting in Town Hall arranged by Durham Quakers
WHO ARE THE QUAKERS and why do they matter today?
Tackling current social challenges
a talk by
Paul Parker, Senior Staff member, Quakers in Britain
Free admission and refreshments and all very welcome.
Enquiries: 07880 698 770
- 18th October 2018
to 18th October 2018 Public Meeting - Community in Durham City from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Elvet Methodist Church HallChaired Discussion with Panelists on 'Bridge the Gap- Living together as Community'
A public meeting sponsored by Durham Churches Together and DUECC ( Durham University Ecumenical Christian Council)
Book the date and time in your diaries as you will have an opportunity to contribute to the evenings topic as each table will have a facilitator. Panelists and table members will address the same questions.
What would a strong and inclusive Durham look like? and How might this be achieved?
The Panel members
Sue Childs a member of the Durham City Neighbourhood Planning Group,
Dr Matthew Guest who is Reader in the Sociology of Religion in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University.
Ms Hannah Shepherd, University Communities Liaison Officer
Mr. Alex Akhurst, Student and Representative from DUECC and President of the Anglican and Methodist Society
The discussions will be summarised along with emerging pointers for future action by
The Principal of St John's College, The Revd. Professor David Wilkinson
All are warmly invited and refreshments will be served
- 31st December 2018
to 31st December 2018 New Years Eve Service from 6.30pm to 7.15pm at Durham CathedralA candle light procession will leave at 6.15pm from the Market Place and will then join those who have already gathered in the Cathedral Please bring your own lanterns for the Procession,
Candle holders with lighted candles are distributed to all in the Cathedral.
A warm welcome is extended to all ages and music will be provided by the Salvation Army Brass Band. A Joint Churches Choir will lead the singing of the hymns accompanied by The Cathedral Organist .
There will be a retiring collection for Christian Aid
A short end of year Address will be given by Fr. Andrew Downie , St Cuthbert's RC Church, Old Elvet.
All very welcome