No Time To Wait was published last week by North East Child Poverty Commission, and as the title suggests, there is no time to wait. Over one third of babies, children and young people in the region are growing up in poverty and one tenth are living below the deep poverty line. How can our […]
Explore the connections between social action, discipleship and growth with the Church Urban Fund, Communities Together Durham, Bishop Sarah and local churches.
An invitation to come along to our launch event for the 2025 holiday activity fund. As in previous years Communities Together Durham have funding available to give to parishes wishing to organise holiday activities for the children in their parishes. Come along and we will talk you through the process and share ideas of good […]
An evening for Prison Chaplains to get together and share their experiences of working inside a prison. The evening is intended to give space to those working in this unique setting and to facilitate discussion around what support for Prison Chaplains could look like. Food will be provided. Please book using this link
Come and join us for an eye-opening session on mental health first aid. Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing mental health challenges. This session with Dave Burke, an accredited MH first aid trainer, delivers an introduction to how we might respond to people we meet in the course of our community activities […]
Challenge Poverty The Negative Narrative Tool Kit – The Pilot, June 7th 10am – 3:30pm Chester le Street Parish Centre. This is a one day one off “course” to be a pilot and if successful will be released for parishes to deliver. We are looking for participants to attend the day to critique the tool […]
Open to all Christian Community Development workers, or volunteers with a co-ordinating role in a community project. Join us on 12th June for mutual support, inspiration and a chance to hear Bishop Rob Wickham, CEO of the Church Urban Fund, speak on community development work. Event timetable: 10:00am - Arrival and refreshments 10:15am - 11.15am […]
Come and join us for an eye-opening session on mental health first aid. Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing mental health challenges. This session with Dave Burke, an accredited MH first aid trainer, delivers an introduction to how we might respond to people we meet in the course of our community activities […]
Wednesday 25th March, 7pm-9pm, Cuthbert House PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO 25th JUNE 2025 An event to find out more about available models that can be used by churches, to help those in need of support with debt and finances. Representatives from CAP, Community Money Advice and Just Finance Foundation will join us to […]
A thank you event for all of the staff and volunteers who have run Summer Holiday activity clubs. We want to invite you to an informal thank you evening where we can get together, share the highlights and future plans over a cup of tea, sandwiches and cake.
Join us for the re- launch of Heart on the Terrace Murton. Come along to find out more about this great community project. Drinks and lunch will be provided. Hope to see you there!
How important is food in our communities and in the gospel? Come and explore these questions, bring your stories and some food to share around the table. Discuss why and how the church is called to respond to the hungry. Hosted by Claire Estall, Development Worker at Communities Together Durham. Book your place here. This […]