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.

Tuesday, 20th January 2026 - Epiphany Season: The Commemoration of Richard Rolle of Hampole, Spiritual Writer, 1349; The Third Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU), "One Body, One Spirit"

‘So when you see the desolating sacrilege standing in the holy place, as was spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), then those in Judea must flee to the mountains; someone on the housetop must not go down to take what is in the house; someone in the field must not turn back to get a coat.

Matthew 24:15-18, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition 

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; 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 Third Day of WPCU - The Bond of Peace:

Bible Verse for the Day - 

...making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:3, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition

Prayer for the Day - 

Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the Prince of Peace.
Strengthen the bond of peace among
us and in our troubled world.
Disturb the hearts of all who would
make war; touch the wounds of all
who are afflicted by war.
We pray especially for the people of
Armenia and Artsakh,
and their kindred throughout
the world.
Let the light of Your love shine in all
the dark places of our world,
and hasten the day when all peoples
may dwell in peace with justice. 

Amen.

A Prayer for all Those Affected by the Recent Train Crash in Andalucia, Spain:

Compassionate God, you know our pain and catch our tears: we hold before you all affected by the tragedy in Andalucia; with a love that never dies, cradle those who mourn; with your gentle mercy, heal hearts that are broken; strengthen all whose efforts bring assistance and relief; and carry us with the departed and all people to the life that has no end. We ask this through Jesus Christ the Peacemaker.

Amen.

The Anglican Chaplaincy of St George, Málaga - Part of the Diocese in Europe 

A Prayer for Those who are Sick in Body, Mind or Spirit and for Those who Heal:

Dear God, your son, Jesus Christ, healed all kinds of sickness, continue his work among us; bless and heal the sick, give to all doctors, surgeons, nurses, and all carers wisdom and skill, sympathy and patience. Send down your blessing on all who work to relieve suffering and pain, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

The Parish of St Mary, Portsea - Part of the Diocese of Portsmouth 

Durham Diocesan Deanery Monthly Prayer Intention - January 2026:

Easington Deanery

The Collect for the Epiphany:

Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer 

For love is a willful stirring of our thoughts unto God, so that it receive nothing that is against the love of Jesus Christ, and therewith that it be lasting in sweetness of devotion; and that is the perfection of this life.

Richard Rolle