A prayerful, reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer, held in the chancel.

Tea, coffee and chat afterwards in the vestry.

All are very welcome.

Wednesday, 19th August 2026

Midweek Said Mattins

Verses from the First Lesson Appointed for Today's Morning Prayer:

And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the Lord of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.
And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.
And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.
And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

(2 Samuel 6:2-7, King James Version)

The Collect of the Day:

O God, who declarest thy almighty power most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity; Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

Lindisfarne College of Theology: The Reverend Dr Richard Briggs (Principal); Staff and students training for ministry

Communities of Hope, based out of Youll House (Thornley, Co Durham) and Clarences Resource and Community Centre (Port Clarence, Stockton-on-Tees)

People who are affected by violence and warfare; Ukraine and Ukrainian people who are living in the United Kingdom

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Anglican Diocese of Ballarat (the Anglican Church of Australia): The Right Reverend Scott Lowrey (Bishop of Ballarat)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:

August 2026 - Auckland Deanery

The worshipping heart of parish life; a Common Worship service including Holy Communion, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road.

All are very welcome.

Sunday, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity

Parish Eucharist followed by Refreshments in the Institute

Preacher and Celebrant:
The Reverend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University)

Hymns:
Please see boards in Church

Psalms:
Please see boards in Church

Readings:
Isaiah 51:1-6
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

The Gospel Reading:

Peter's Declaration about Jesus

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’ Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.

(Matthew 16:13-20, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

Prison Chaplains - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andrei Petrine (HMP Holme House); Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durham), the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Church of the Province of West Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the Church of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:

August 2026 - Auckland Deanery

The Post Communion:

God of all mercy, in this eucharist you have set aside our sins and given us your healing: grant that we who are made whole in Christ may bring that healing to this broken world, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

A prayerful and reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer. Roughly every other Sunday in term time, a full choral evensong is held.

All are very welcome.

Sunday, 23rd August 2026: The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Said Evensong with Hymns

Hymns:
Please see boards in Church

Psalms:
Please see boards in Church

Lessons:

Verses from the Second Lesson Appointed for Today's Evening Prayer:

(, King James Version)

The Collect of the Day:

O God, who declarest thy almighty power most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity; Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

*** Please see the 'Said Parish Eucharist' page for today's Durham Diocesan and Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions, as well as the Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the month.***

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

A short time of reflection, designed to be a benefit for parents dropping off children at the school, with a concluding prayer and coffee. All are very welcome.

Please click on the attachment below for further information.

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Feast of the Martyrs of Papua New Guinea, 1901 and 1942 [Commemoration]

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A monthly event which usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. Pop in for tea, coffee and a chat.

Books, bric-a-brac, jigsaws, raffle and tombola.

Free entry; all are very welcome.

***Next Tea & Talk: Tuesday, 8th September 2026.***