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, 18th October 2026: The Feast of St Luke the Evangelist; Church Action on Poverty Sunday
Said Evensong with Hymns
Guest Officiant: The Reverend Dr Paul Regan - Director of Undergraduate Studies and Lecturer in Christian Doctrine at Cranmer Hall, St John's College (Durham)
The First Lesson Appointed for Evening Prayer on the Feast of St Luke the Evangelist:
Honour a physician with the honour due unto him for the uses which ye may have of him: for the Lord hath created him. For of the most High cometh healing, and he shall receive honour of the king. The skill of the physician shall lift up his head: and in the sight of great men he shall be in admiration. The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them. Was not the water made sweet with wood, that the virtue thereof might be known? And he hath given men skill, that he might be honoured in his marvellous works. With such doth he heal [men,] and taketh away their pains. Of such doth the apothecary make a confection; and of his works there is no end; and from him is peace over all the earth, My son, in thy sickness be not negligent: but pray unto the Lord, and he will make thee whole. Leave off from sin, and order thine hands aright, and cleanse thy heart from all wickedness. Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour; and make a fat offering, as not being. Then give place to the physician, for the Lord hath created him: let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him. There is a time when in their hands there is good success. For they shall also pray unto the Lord, that he would prosper that, which they give for ease and remedy to prolong life.
(Ecclesiasticus 38:1-14, King James Version)
The Collect of the Day:
Almighty God, who calledst Luke the Physician, whose praise is in the Gospel, to be an Evangelist, and Physician of the soul; May it please thee, that, by the wholesome medicines of the doctrine delivered by him, all the diseases of our souls may be healed; through the merits of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
***Please see the 'Sung 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 candlelit reflection, designed to be a benefit for parents dropping off children at the school, with a concluding prayer and coffee. All are very welcome.
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A prayerful, reflective and quiet service from the Book of Common Prayer, held in the chancel.
Tea, coffee and chat afterwards in the vestry.
All are very welcome.
Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Midweek Said Holy Communion followed by Tea, Coffee and Chat in the Vestry
Guest Officiant: The Reverend Canon Rosalind Brown - Residentiary Canon Emerita at Durham Cathedral
The Collect of the Day:
O almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Reading Appointed
(, King James Version)
Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:
The Post Communion:
Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:
October 2026: Darlington Deanery
Midweek Said Holy Communion/Mattins
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 45 mins
Midweek Said Holy Communion/Mattins
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 45 mins
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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, 18th October 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Feast of St Luke the Evangelist; Church Action on Poverty Sunday
Sung Parish Eucharist followed by Refreshments in the Institute
Officiant and Preacher: The Reverend Canon Gavin Wort - Lead Chaplain at Durham University
Hymns: Please see boards in Church
Psalms: 147:1-7
Readings: Isaiah 35:3-6 2 Timothy 4:5-17 Luke 10:1-9
The Collect of the Day:
Almighty God, you called Luke the physician, whose praise is in the gospel, to be an evangelist and physician of the soul: by the grace of the Spirit and through the wholesome medicine of the gospel, give your Church the same love and power to heal; through 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:
The Mission of the Seventy
The Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the labourer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; cure the sick who are there, and say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.”
(Luke 10:1-9, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)
Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:
The Dean and Chapter of Durham: The Very Reverend Dr Philip Plyming - Dean; Professor Simon Oliver, Charlie Allen, Michael Hampel and Jane Maycock - Reverend Canons; Dr Maria Cockerill, Jonathan Ward, Paul Chandler, Dr Apollo Tutesigensi, Professor Stefanie Sheen and Alice Ambrose-Thurman - Lay Canons; Guy Sampson - Chief Operating Officer; The College of Canons
Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:
The Anglican Church of Canada: The Most Reverend Shane Parker - Primate and Archbishop of Canada
Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:
October 2026: Darlington Deanery
The Post Communion:
Almighty God, who on the day of Pentecost sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel: by the power of the same Spirit strengthen us to witness to your truth and to draw everyone to the fire of your love; through 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).***
Durham University Orchestral Society Chamber Ensemble Michaelmas Concert 2026
Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Oswald's, Durham
Address
Church Street
Durham, DH1 3DQ, United Kingdom
Durham University Orchestral Society’s Chamber Ensemble presents ‘Stravinsky to Prokofiev', an intricate and playful programme exploring different landscapes, cultures through musical traditions.
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The Palatinate Ensemble presents 'Dancing Across Europe', an intimate programme of chamber music, followed by Dvořák’s String Serenade, Vaughan Williams’ Suite for Viola and Orchestra, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 104.
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