Bishop of Jarrow

@DioceseofDurham @Youthscape Great to hear such encouraging stories of launchpad helping our youth engagement take off !

Last week, a group of clergy gathered for a celebration event, to mark their completion of the Launchpad programme, designed by national Christian youth work charity, @Youthscape. Presented with certificates from @Bishopofjarrow, it was great to how each parish was going to prioritise youth ministry going forward. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4lHKjLg

A joint statement from the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Bishop of Jarrow and Acting Bishop of Durham, and the Very Reverend Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury: bit.ly/3UOGn0h

Tremendous Sunday evening of confirmations in Holy Trinity Stockton @DioceseofDurham - 38 people publicly declaring their faith in Jesus Christ . What a joy and encouragement

Great to be with the community @cranmerhall @DioceseofDurham on Tuesday evening as I licensed Revd Sarah Strand as Dean of Anglican Formation . She now wears the Cranmer Hall Tippet!

Congratulations to all from Chester le Street & Houghton Deanery who were confirmed yesterday by @Bishopofjarrow during a service at St. Barnabas Burnmoor ✝️🎉

Holy Trinity Washington @DioceseofDurham has a new priest in charge Revd Teresa Walton . Packed Church Great welcome and a sense of real hope for this new chapter serving the people of Washington and worshipping Christ

So encouraging to be with the UKME/GMH ordinands , curates &those discerning vocation at their conference today #called by name @cranmerhall Inspiring to hear Bishop Smitha, Bishop of Huddersfield, speak and a joy to know Durham curates and incumbents contributing . More please

Welcome @DioceseofDurham to Revd Becky Reeve newly licensed priest in charge of St Aidan & St Columba Hartlepool in the Central Hartlepool Group. A fresh chapter in a long history of service of people begins rooted in welcome & hospitality of all.

Celebrations today at Hebburn St Oswald and St Cuthbert as David Cleugh licensed as Priest in Charge . Great sense of hopefulness for the future .

A remarkable show of unity and solidarity following recent protests in Sunderland and Hartlepool is continuing as Durham Diocese reaches out to support faith communities. Inter-Faith Advisors Revd Chris Howson and Revd Canon Gavin Wort are offering support to parishes and members of faith communities. bit.ly/4dq4slg #interfaith

In Matsieng this morning where the Rt Rev Bishop Sarah of the @DioceseofDurham met with His Majesty King Letsie III. Such a stunningly beautiful part of the world to discuss the past, present and future of the friendships forged between our two kingdoms.

Rt Rev Bishop Sarah of the @DioceseofDurham found common cause supporting children in Lesotho when meeting with @DeepakBhas of @UnicefLesotho. Potential for new partnerships between the Lesotho-Durham Link and UNICEF.

A special day yesterday with a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of St James and St Mary here in Maseru led by the Rt Rev Bishop of Lesotho and the Rt Rev Bishop of Durham. The congregation included Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate, and several Ministers.

Paying homage at Thaba Bosiu yesterday with members of the @DioceseofDurham including the Rt Rev Bishop Sarah. We also took the opportunity to visit the new Holy Cross church in its beautiful surroundings.

Spent the day at Ha Mahatlane with members of the @DioceseofDurham including Bishop Sarah where the Durham-Lesotho Link has done tremendous work supporting Child-Headed Households. Was great to meet some of the young people and guardians who are developing the skills to succeed

Enjoyed accompanying the Rt Rev Bishop Sarah of the @DioceseofDurham on LTV's Thahameso programme this morning. The Bishop and I talked about the friendship between the British and Basotho as well as faith, hope for the future, and the beautiful culture here in Lesotho.

Wonderful service at St Saviour's yesterday followed by the launch of Leribe Tourism. Minister @MaqelepoMP, Bishop Kgabe, and Bishop Sarah of Durham were part of the proceedings. Leribe is where the longlasting friendship between Basotho and the British really began to flourish.

#Sunderland Peace walk started at the Minster ended at the Mosque - true Spirit of Sunderland a place for all - honoured to be present with so many