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, 8th March 2026 - Lenten Season: The Third Sunday of Lent

Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I have ever done.’ So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there for two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, ‘It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Saviour of the world.’

(John 4:39-42, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)

Setting:
Mathias - Communion Service

Hymns:
368
469
397
496

Psalms:
95

Readings:
Exodus 17:1-7
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intention for the Day:

The Diocese of Jerusalem (The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East): the Most Reverend Hosam Naoum

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

Hospital Chaplains: the Reverend Norma Clee and Joanne Nicholson - County Durham and Darlington; the Reverend Canon Remi Omole - Sunderland; Vacant - Sherburn; the Reverend Gareth Rowlands and the Reverend Joan Urwin - Gateshead and North Tees and Hartlepool; the Reverend Pat Bealing and the Reverend Gordon Tough - South Tyneside; the Reverend Canon Colin Jay, the Reverend Debbie Baker and the Reverend Christine Britcliffe - Tees, Esk and Wear Valley

The Pulse: for young people - 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Cathedral

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Monthly Deanery Intention - March 2026:

Lanchester Deanery

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; 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 Post Communion:

Merciful Lord, grant your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God; 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).***

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, 8th March 2026 - Lententide: The Third Sunday in Lent

Choral Evensong - Sung by the Chapel Choir of St John's College, Durham University

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

(Ephesians 6:10-13, King James Version)

Hymns:
386
20

Psalms:
40

Lessons:
Joshua 1:1-9
Ephesians 6:10-20

***Please see the 'Parish Eucharist' page for the Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle intentions for the day, along with the Deanery for the month, and the Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle intentions for the day.***

The Collect of the Day:

We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; 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).***

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

Free entry; all are very welcome.

***Proceeds from March's Tea & Talk will go to DEBRA - the Butterfly Skin Charity; further details can be found by clicking on 'MORE INFO' below.***

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, 4th March 2026 - Lenten Season

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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, 4th March 2026 - Lententide

Midweek Holy Communion

For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

(Hebrews 2:16-18, King James Version)

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intention for the Day:

The Diocese of Tokyo in the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (the Anglican Church in Japan) - the Right Reverend Francis Xavier Hiroyuki Takahashi

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

Safeguarding Management Group

Diocesan Secretary - James Morgan; all who work at Cuthbert House

The Community of Hope hub in North Wearside

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Monthly Deanery Intention - March 2026:

Lanchester Deanery

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves; Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The Post Communion:

O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy humble servants entirely desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that all we, who are partakers of this holy Communion, may be fulfilled with thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice, yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.