BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//achurchnearyou.com//eventfeed//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-08-23 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-08-30 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-09-06 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-09-13 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-09-20 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-09-27 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-10-04 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-10-11 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-10-18 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-10-25 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-11-01 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-11-08 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-11-15 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-11-22 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-11-29 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-12-06 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-12-13 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-12-20 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672026-12-27 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270103T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270103T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-01-03 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-01-10 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-01-17 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270124T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270124T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-01-24 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-01-31 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270207T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-02-07 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270214T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270214T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-02-14 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-02-21 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-02-28 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270307T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270307T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-03-07 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-03-14 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-03-21 11:00:00+00:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-03-28 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270404T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270404T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-04-04 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270411T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270411T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-04-11 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270418T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270418T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-04-18 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270425T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270425T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-04-25 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270502T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270502T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-05-02 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270509T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270509T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-05-09 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270516T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270516T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-05-16 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270523T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270523T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-05-23 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270530T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270530T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-05-30 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270606T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270606T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-06-06 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270613T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270613T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-06-13 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270620T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270620T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-06-20 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270627T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270627T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-06-27 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270704T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270704T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-07-04 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270711T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-07-11 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270718T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270718T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-07-18 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270725T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270725T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-07-25 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270801T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270801T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-08-01 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270808T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270808T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-08-08 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270815T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270815T121500 DTSTAMP:20260819T123255Z UID:7298672027-08-15 11:00:00+01:00achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The worshipping heart of parish life\; a Common Worship servic e including Holy Communion\, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road. \n\nAll are very welcome. \n\nSunday\, 23rd August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Twelth Sunday after Trinity\n\nParish Eucharist follo wed by Refreshments in the Institute\n\nPreacher and Celebrant: \nThe Reve rend Canon Gavin Wort (Lead Chaplain at Durham University) \n\nHymns:\nPle ase see boards in Church \n\nPsalms:\nPlease see boards in Church\n\nReadi ngs: \nIsaiah 51:1-6 \nRomans 12:1-8 \nMatthew 16:13-20 \n\n The Collect of the Day: \n\nAlmighty 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 t hose things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good thi ngs 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 th e unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. \n\nAmen.\n\nThe Gospel Reading: \n\nPeter's Declaration about Jesus\n\nNow 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 P eter answered\, ‘You are the Messiah\, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him\, ‘Blessed are you\, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh a nd blood has not revealed this to you\, but my Father in heaven. And I tel l 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 th e kingdom of heaven\, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heav en\, 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.\ n\n(Matthew 16:13-20\, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)\ n\nDurham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:\n\nPrison Chaplain s - Stockton-on-Tees: the Reverend Canon Kate Brooke and the Reverend Andr ei Petrine (HMP Holme House)\; Durham: the Reverend Paula Barber (HMP Durh am)\, the Reverend Rachael Farnham (HMP Frankland (High Security)) and the Reverend Rebecca Feeney (HMP/YOI Low Newton (Women))\n\nAnglican Communio n Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day: \n\nThe Church of the Province of W est Africa - The Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Primate of the C hurch of the Province of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong)\n\nDurh am Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:\n\nAugust 2026 - Auckland Deanery\n\nThe Post Communion: \n\nGod of all mercy\, in this eu charist 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 worl d\, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\n***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 Wors hip (2010).*** GEO:-1.573636;54.77132 LOCATION:St Oswald's\, Durham URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13476/service-and-events/events/ 729867/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR