In recognition for the church’s hospitality in providing a weekly venue for the choir’s rehearsals, church members and friends were invited to a free evening concert on Wednesday 29th March at 7:30 pm. Durham Scratch Choir, is a community choir that prides itself on drawing members from all backgrounds and walks of life. The choir […]
A Pear Tree (Pyrus communis ‘Conference’) was planted in memory of Dr Arthur J Banister (1932-2021) Emeritus Chemistry Reader, Durham University, in Flass Vale Local Nature Reserve, Durham. Family and friends gathered around the tree to remember the many happy memories of Arthur, his joy and faith, husband, father and grandfather, a chemist and founder […]
Students from Josephine Butler College, Durham University together with their chaplain Andrew Tinkler joined with church friends for their last social evening of the year. The evening was led by the minister, the Revd Marcus Hargis who presented a visual journey aboard the X21 bus, from Durham to Newcastle. Local refreshments were served, stottie bread […]
After some 20 years, former leaders of the church’s Pilot and SWAPS groups came together to reminisce over dinner at ‘Tia’s’ Mexican Restaurant, Claypath, Durham, to remember the ‘good old days’ and to enquire ‘what ever happened to all those children?’ For those who may not know, Pilots is a non-uniformed ecumenical Christian organisation for […]
Students from Josephine Butler College together with their chaplain, Mr Andrew Tinkler joined friends and members of the congregation to attend the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake feast in the church hall. Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent the next day, Ash Wednesday. Lent – the 40 […]
