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St Oswald's, Durham
We are a Church of England parish with a strong tradition of music in worship, where all are very welcome. As an ancient Church in the centre of Durham, St Oswald's is a reservoir of peace for all who enter it.
The Sunday Eucharist is at 11am, and we have a play and books corner by the font for any younger worshipper who feels a parent or carer would enjoy it there. Evensong is at 6pm on Sundays, either in the chancel, or roughly every other week during term time when the usual hymns expand to a full choral setting, in the body of the church. Midweek Holy Communion is at 10am on Wednesdays, and the church is usually open from 9:30am till round about 5pm (or dusk, if earlier) on weekdays.
The latest editions of the weekly news-sheet and music notes are in the 'News' tab, and please ask if you'd like to join the mailing list. Here are links to bell ringing and choir and concert info. We have a strong connection with St Oswald's Primary and Nursery School, and with our neighbouring parishes within the Benefice of The Three Saints; St Mary's Shincliffe, St Mary's Coxhoe and St Helen's Kelloe.
Monday, 19th January 2026 - Epiphany Season: The Lesser Festival of St Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095; The Second Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU), "One Body, One Spirit"
The Collect of the Day:
Lord God, who raised up Wulfstan to be a bishop among your people and a leader of your Church: help us, after his example, to live simply, to work diligently and to make your kingdom known; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Common Worship
The Second Day of WPCU - Bearing with one another in love:
Bible Verse for the Day -
...with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,...
Ephesians 4:2, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition
Prayer for the Day -
Lord Jesus Christ, you show us how to be patient with one another in humility and gentleness. May the light you have shined on our path lead us towards unity and help us heal the wounds of division and indifference that often break communities apart.
Amen.
Durham Diocesan Deanery Monthly Prayer Intention - January 2026:
Easington Deanery
The Collect for the Epiphany:
O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, which know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer
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St Mary the Virgin (Shincliffe)
Parish Communion Sunday at 9:30am.
We are a friendly church, welcoming all ages to our worship. We serve the parish of Shincliffe and have excellent links with Shincliffe Church of England Primary School. Children of all ages are welcomed and fully included in our services. We are here to serve the whole parish in any way we can.
We are also developing closer co-operation with our neighbouring parishes at St. Oswald Durham, St. Mary Coxhoe, and St. Helen, Kelloe. We take an active part in the life of the Deanery and Diocese of Durham.
Do contact us if you need anything.
The parish of Shincliffe is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
For our safeguarding policy please see our Safeguarding page. To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St. Mary's Shincliffe, please contact either:
PSO, Stephen Goodhart, 0191 386 9047, [email protected]
Incumbent, The Rev'd Peter Kashouris, 0191 374 1681, [email protected]
Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Beth Miller.
Beth Miller, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07968034075
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St Mary's
Please read about our safeguarding measures at Safeguarding (stmaryscoxhoe.co.uk)
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St Mary the Less
Welcome to St Mary the Less, College Chapel of St John's College.
During term time Morning Prayer is at 8.30am Monday - Friday
Evening services in Chapel (during term time) Wednesday - Choral Evensong 5.15pm, Thursday - preaching service 4.30pm, Friday- Evening Prayer 5.15pm
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