Related Churches
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St Mary's
Please read about our safeguarding measures at Safeguarding (stmaryscoxhoe.co.uk)
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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 11:00am, 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 6:00pm 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 10:00am on Wednesdays, and the church is usually open from 9:30am till round about 5:00pm (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).
Friday, 4th September 2026 - Ordinary Time (Creationtide): The Feast of St Birinus, Bishop of Dorchester (Oxon), Apostle of Wessex, 650 [Commemoration]
The Collect of the Day:
Almighty God, who hast called thy Church to witness that thou wast in Christ reconciling the world to thyself: help us so to proclaim the good news of thy love that all who hear it may be drawn unto thee; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Common Worship
The Reading:
, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition
Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:
September 2026: Durham Dales Deanery
A Prayer of St Oswald of Northumbria:
Let us all kneel, and together beseech the true and living God Almighty in his mercy to defend us from the proud and cruel enemy; for he knows that we have undertaken a just war for the safety of our nation.
Amen.
(Prayed by King Oswald of Northumbria and his army on the battlefield on the eve of the Battle of Heavenfield)
A Reading for Creationtide 2026 - Living Water:
Wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish, once these waters reach there. It will become fresh; and everything will live where the river goes.
On the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.’
Ezekiel 47:9, 12, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition
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St Helen, Kelloe
Welcome to St Helen's Church, Kelloe. We are pleased you have found your way to us. We are busy building this page but hope you will check in now and then as we do so and more information is added.
It is important that you know we at St Helen's Church follow the House of Bishop's Safeguarding policies. This includes having our own Parish Safeguarding Officer.
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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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