St Giles Church, Durham

We are a 900 year old CofE church at the heart of our community in Gilesgate, Durham. Follow us for updates about our services, events and church life.

[St Giles Church, Durham @StGiles_Durham]

Fascinating read on the #alternativefacts about the foundation of our church & the life of it’s patron, St Giles! @TheNorthernEcho
We’ll stick with St Giles who was a holy hermit in Provence, rather than the drunken tree-dwelling talking baby of Finchale!
https://t.co/6MbqKAU9su

[DurhamCT @DurhamCT]

Durham Churches Together Annual New Year's Eve Service 6.30pm @durhamcathedral
With @salvationarmyuk band and choir from churches in Durham.
Lantern Procession from Durham Market Place from 6pm.
All welcome!
Please RT

[St Giles Church, Durham @StGiles_Durham]

May the joy of the angels,
the eagerness of the shepherds,
the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary and the peace of the Christ-child
be yours this Christmas
A very happy Christmas from everyone at St Giles Church
#FollowTheStar @churchofengland

[St Giles Church, Durham @StGiles_Durham]

And Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, & laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” Door 24 of the #Gilesgate bank live advent calendar. Thanks to everyone who made such wonderful window displays. #FollowtheStar

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You might have noticed through December, advent windows have been popping up in homes and businesses around #Gilesgate bank. Today at 4pm we’ll be revealing the 24th ‘window’ of this live advent calendar. Stop by and see what’s behind the door!
#followthestar

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Don’t forget to make room in your heart for the manger. Escape from that pile of wrapping paper and join us for one of our services today to celebrate the greatest Christmas gift ever!

5:30pm - Carols Around the Crib
11:30pm - Midnight Eucharist for Christmas

#followthestar

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On Sunday at 6pm is our service of Nine Lessons and Carols. This traditional service explores the story and meaning of Christmas through readings from the Bible and beautiful music from our choir. #followthestar @churchofengland @DioceseofDurham

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Thinking of coming along to Church over Christmas? Here are the details of our Christmas services as we #followthestar. Stay tuned and we’ll be sharing a bit more information about each one. @churchofengland @DioceseofDurham

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

The Church of England bishops who met in London this week have made the following statement:

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#FollowtheStar at St Giles Church. Lots of services and events for everyone during the Christmas season. @DioceseofDurham @DDMissionHub @churchofengland

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Christmas Services at St Giles'  - https://t.co/qPRPRW8WRN

[St Nics Durham @stnicsdurham]

We are hosting the Winter Night Shelter this week at the Youth Centre. Please continue to pray for those who attend and the volunteers. Giving thanks for the partnership with Just Love, Durham Sanctuary21 and other churches in this project.

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

Here is today’s prayer from the Church of England. You can access text and audio versions through our website: https://t.co/YJiygMjBLN

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#FollowtheStar at St Giles Church, Durham.
Find our about our Christmas services here: https://t.co/50hM3ZAYKA
Everyone welcome at our services!

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Our next 4forAll is THIS Sunday at 4pm. Our theme for this service is "Giving and Generosity " Its around 1 hour of interactive worship involving song, stories, crafts, prayer & refreshments. 4forAll is an ideal way for children and families to experience church!

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Remembrance Day at St Giles

9.45am Sung Eucharist for Remembrance Day with 4th Durham (Gilesgate) Scouts, Cubs and Beavers.

10.55am Laying of Wreaths and Silence at the War Memorial.

6pm Battles Over - a Service of readings, music and reflection.

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Visit St Mary’s, Sherburn today and tomorrow for their Poppy Festival. Lots of poppy displays by local community groups alongside #ThereButNotThere display. Entry is free, donations go towards St Mary’s and the Armed Forces Covenant Trust.

[DDMissionHub @DDMissionHub]

1/2 Excellent training sessions linked to our work with / support of families and yps...

"Help! I want to start a youth project!"
6th November 2018 12.30-14.00
Cuthbert House, Durham
https://t.co/PdBc1zVjIc…/help-i-want-to-start-a-youth-p…/
@ddyouth #InspireMission #youth

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Christmas! (Far too early, I know!) But the wonderful #FollowTheStar resources are out already and directing people to find events at #AChurchNearYou - Is yours up-to-date?! @DioceseofDurham
https://t.co/KYoVZgSNJG

[Andy Harris @ddyouth]

Looking forward to Talking Youth tonight with @BishopPaulB and @beccadean welcoming youth leaders from across @DioceseofDurham sharing stories of good practice and challenging situations - looking to be inspired, encouraged & challenged! https://t.co/Rl7jCqLtsK