.Bishop of Newcastle and the Dean of Newcastle were delighted to welcome so many people to the St. Nicholas Gala Dinner at Newcastle Cathedral last week to raise valuable funds for the Cathedral Trust and Lantern Initiative.

Elections over, a new Mayor, PCC, City Council; prayers for them all. The work continues, and I’m proud as anything to be a bishop in this brilliant region Newcastle Diocese (CofE) look forward to fresh partnerships with renewed hope #dojusticelovemercywalkhumbly #seekingsharingsending

Congratulations to the Revd Nigel Taylor, Vicar of St. Mary’s Monkseaton who was recently commissioned as Tynemouth Area Dean by Bishop of Newcastle 🎉

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The Dioceses of Newcastle and Durham are seeking to appoint a Diocesan Assistant Director of Education (School Effectiveness) to our Joint Education Team.
More / apply 👉 bit.ly/3JL1oCX #EducationJobs #NEJobs #NorthEastJobs #TeachingJobs

An inspiring visit to Big River Bakery today to meet its visionary founder Andy Haldane and Scottie the Stottie too! So much more than a social enterprise, it’s a movement for kindness and storytelling telling Newcastle Diocese (CofE)

A fantastic visit to Jesmond Park Academy immense thanks to @StevieCinToon for the welcome, to all the staff and pupils and to Fr Jonathan for enabling me to visit and for all the work of support he gives to this school community. Great to see RE GCSE too Newcastle Diocese (CofE) 🙏

Nigel Brown, organist at St John Killingworth has completed the first stage of his 1000-mile bike ride which he hopes will help raise vital funds for the church’s ambitious refurbishment plan. Read about his journey so far 👉 bit.ly/4aiJpih

This Sat 4 May will be #FirefightersMemorialDay – a day to remember the risks, service & sacrifice that firefighters face daily as part of their work. They will mark the day with a minute of silence at 12 noon. Why not head to your nearest fire station & stand alongside them?

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The Dean and Chapter of Durham as patron & the Bishop of Newcastle wish to appoint a Vicar to the Benefice of Berwick upon Tweed. More / apply 👉 bit.ly/4bYNgTz #ChurchJobs #ClergyJobs #ClergyVacancy #ChristianJobs #NEJobs

The Diocesan Children & Youth Team are delighted to invite all those who volunteer with children and youth plus those considering this vocation, to their new training. Thursdays 27/6-1/8 (not 11/7) and 12/9-10/10 at St. Aidan’s Morpeth. Sign up 👉 [email protected]

Such a warm welcome today from Mickley + Bywell parishes at St Johns Stocksfield. Unexpected honour to be with parishes as they warmly received todays news from Bishop of Newcastle re appointment of new priest. And to wish Abby Happy Birthday (thanks for slice of cake!) Newcastle Diocese (CofE)

A joy to license Tim Ferguson this evening as the Vicar of the Benefice of Byker, St.Mark’s with Walkergate, St.Oswald’s and Priest-In-Charge of the Parish of Byker, St Martin’s Newcastle Diocese (CofE) great to be joined by HildBedeChapelChoir the singing was amazing! 🥳🎶🙏

With his 100 mile cycle ride around #Northumberland , Brother George Guiver is hoping to raise £5000 in aid of Shepherds Law Hermitage at Alnwick - a sacred place which welcomes many pilgrims and visitors. Read more 👉bit.ly/3JHhEER

Congratulations to Revd Paul Baker who was commissioned as Area Dean for Newcastle Central Deanery by Bishop of Newcastle on Wednesday evening during a service at St. Nicholas Gosforth.

The May edition of LINK Extra is out now!
> Bishop of Newcastle becomes Newcastle Foodbank patron
> New non-residentiary canons of Newcastle Cathedral
> Maundy Money recipients
> St John Killingworth cycling fundraiser
... And more in the latest edition of Link Extra 👉bit.ly/LinkExtraMay20…

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The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a Priest to be Rector of Longhirst, Bothal and Pegswood (0.5FTE). More / apply 👉 bit.ly/4aTCzRe #ChurchJobs #ClergyJobs #ChristianJobs #NEJobs #NorthEastJobs

A wonderful evening at the Newcastle Cathedral Gala Dinner! Some rather magnificent angelic encounters too! Newcastle Diocese (CofE) 🙏🥳

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The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a Full time Priest to be Priest in Charge of Amble and Chevington. More / apply 👉 bit.ly/3Uz8QpZ #ChurchJobs #ClergyJobs #ClergyVacancy #NEJobs #NorthEastJobs #ChristianJobs

A huge privilege to walk with 3DadsWalking today. Thank you Andy, Mike and Tim for enabling me to share part of your walk today and to learn from you all. Truly inspiring PAPYRUS 🙏🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️Newcastle Diocese (CofE)

Great to have so many people join us today for digital media training with Ru from The Church of England’s digital team.