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, 16th August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

Parish Eucharist followed by Refreshments in the Institute

Officiant:
Visiting Preacher - The Reverend Canon Rosalind Brown (Residentiary Canon Emerita at Durham Cathedral)

Hymns:
Please see boards in Church

Psalms:
Please see boards in Church

Readings:
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:21-28

The Collect of the Day:

O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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 Canaanite Woman’s Faith

Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.’ But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.’ He answered, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ But she came and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, help me.’ He answered, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.’ She said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.

(Matthew 15:21-28, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

University Chaplains - Durham University: the Reverend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain), the Reverend Dr Julia Candy (Hatfield College and St Cuthbert's Society), the Reverend Peter Kashouris (St Mary's College), the Reverend Dr Samuel Hole (University College), the Reverend Fiona Hill (Hill Colleges), the Reverend Marie Edwards (College of St Hild and St Bede) and the Reverend Dr Kate Eaton-Wells (St Chad's College); University of Sunderland: the Reverend Chris Howson

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Church in Wales - The Most Reverend Cherry Vann (Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Monmouth)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:

August 2026 - Auckland Deanery

The Post Communion:

Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace: by our communion keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us from all sin; 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, 16th August 2026: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

Said Evensong with Hymns

Hymns:
Please see boards in Church

Psalms:
Please see boards in Church

Lessons:
2 Kings 4:1-37
Acts 16:1-15

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

And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.
And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

(Acts 16:13-15, 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 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 Second Lesson Appointed for Today's Morning 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.

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 Clarence's 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

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.***