A prayerful and reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer. Roughly every other Sunday in term time, a full choral evensong is held.

All are very welcome.

Sunday, 9th August 2026: The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

Said Evensong with Hymns

Hymns:
Please see boards in Church

Psalms:
Please see boards in Church

Lessons:
1 Kings 11:41 - 12:20
Acts 14:8-20

Verses from the Second Lesson Appointed for Today's Evening Prayer:

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:
The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

(Acts 14:8-11, King James Version)

The Collect of the Day:

Let thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

*** Please see the 'Said Parish Eucharist' page for today's Durham Diocesan and Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions, as well as the Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the month.***

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

A prayerful, reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer, held in the chancel.

Tea, coffee and chat afterwards in the vestry.

All are very welcome.

Wednesday, 12th August 2026

Midweek Said Holy Communion

Verses from the Second Lesson Appointed for Today's Morning Prayer:

Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

(Acts 4:24b-30, King James Version)

The Collect of the Day:

Let thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The Post Communion:

O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy humble servants entirely desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that all we, who are partakers of this holy Communion, may be fulfilled with thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice, yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Reverend Canon Adrian Gatrill (Senior Force Chaplain at Durham Constabulary)

Durham Cathedral Musicians and Vergers: Daniel Cook (Master of the Choristers and Organist); Joseph Beech (Sub-Organist); Rebekah Best (Head Verger)

Victims of clerical sexual abuse

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Diocese of Awgu/Aninri (the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)): The Right Reverend Benson Chukwunweike (Bishop)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:

August 2026 - Auckland Deanery

The worshipping heart of parish life; a Common Worship service including Holy Communion, with refreshments afterwards in the Institute across the road.

All are very welcome.

Sunday, 9th August 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Tenth Sunday after Trinity; Mary Sumner Day

Parish Eucharist followed by a Buffet Lunch and Drinks in the Institute in Celebration of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Neville and Sian Griffiths

Officiant:
The Reverend Alan Middleton

Hymns:
Please see boards in Church

Psalms:
Please see boards in Church

Readings:
1 Kings 19:9-18
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33

The Collect of the Day:

Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

Verses from the Gospel Reading Appointed for the Day:

Jesus Walks on the Water

Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’

(Matthew 14:22-27, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Dean and Chapter of Durham: The Very Reverend Dr Philip Plyming (Dean); Professor Simon Oliver, Charlie Allen, Michael Hampel and Jane Maycock (Reverend Canons); Dr Maria Cockerill, Jonathan Ward, Paul Chandler, Dr Apollo Tutesigensi, Professor Stefanie Sheen and Alice Ambrose-Thurman (Lay Canons); Guy Sampson (Clerk and Chief Operating Officer); The College of Canons

Anglican Communion Prayer Cycle Intentions for the Day:

The Episcopal Church: The Most Reverend Sean Rowe (Presiding Bishop)

Durham Diocesan Prayer Cycle Deanery Intention for the Month:

August 2026 - Auckland Deanery

The Post Communion:

God of our pilgrimage, you have willed that the gate of mercy should stand open for those who trust in you: look upon us with your favour that we who follow the path of your will may never wander from the way of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

***Unless otherwise stated, all hymns are from Common Praise: A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (2000); *SP = Sing Praise: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship (2010).***

A short time of reflection, designed to be a benefit for parents dropping off children at the school, with a concluding prayer and coffee. All are very welcome.

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Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 - Ordinary Time: The Feast of the Martyrs of Papua New Guinea, 1901 and 1942 [Commemoration]

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A monthly event which usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. Pop in for tea, coffee and a chat.

Books, bric-a-brac, jigsaws, raffle and tombola.

Free entry; all are very welcome.