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 11:00am, 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 6:00pm 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 10:00am on Wednesdays, and the church is usually open from 9:30am till round about 5:00pm (or dusk, if earlier) on weekdays.
The latest editions of the weekly news-sheet and music notes are in the 'News' tab, and please ask if you'd like to join the mailing list. Here are links to bell ringing and
choir and concert info. We have a strong connection with
St Oswald's Primary and Nursery School, and with our neighbouring parishes within The Benefice of the Three Saints—
St Mary's (Shincliffe),
St Mary's (Coxhoe), and
St Helen's (Kelloe).
Monday, 16th February 2026 - Ordinary Time
But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed! As we have said before, so now I repeat, if anyone proclaims to you a gospel contrary to what you received, let that one be accursed!
Galatians 1:8-9, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition
The Collect of the Day:
Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Common Worship
A Prayer of Anticipation for the Forthcoming Season of Lent:
Almighty God, as we prepare to enter the season of Lent, by prayer and discipline may we enter into the mystery of Christ’s sufferings, and by following in his way come to share in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Clement's Church, Truro, Cornwall - Part of the Diocese of Truro
Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Monthly Deanery Intention:
February 2026 - Hartlepool Deanery
The Prayer of St Oswald:
Let us together implore the living and true and almighty God in his mercy to defend us against the pride and fierceness of our enemy; for that God knows our cause is just, and that we fight for the salvation of our nation.
(Prayed by Oswald with his Army on the Eve of the Battle of Heavenfield, AD634)
St Oswald's, Durham Charity No. 1196296
