Our ordinands had a brilliant time of worship, prayer and fellowship together at the weekend.
They spent time reflecting on the Letter to Jude, had a quiz night, lots of games, walks around the reservoir, and enjoyed beautiful food at Minsteracres Retreat Centre.
Letters to the Editor : Springtime for Interim Ministry.
Hear from our Warden, the Principal of @RiponCuddesdon and members of the Interim Ministry Practitioners’ Group as they share insights on this hopeful development.
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
@churchtimes.bsky.social
Don't miss our upcoming OPEN DAY.
If you're curious about theological study, come and discover what sets us apart.
When: Saturday 21 March, 10:00GMT
Where: St John's College, Durham University
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranmer-ha...
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2. Outdoor communion in our weekly All Age worship service
3&4. Welcoming back Revd Dr Hannah Malcolm for a fantastic Michael Ramsay lecture on ‘A Church for England: Do you love the place you live?’
1/ We’re marking Care for Creation Week with a range of worship and events across college:
1. Morning prayer outside in the grounds of our chapel (and made the most of the sunshine on our world heritage site!)
WE'RE HIRING!
Another new exciting role here at Cranmer Hall.
If you are experienced in & passionate about the following, we'd love to hear from you:
-Marketing and content creation
-Event co-ordination
-Developing and maintaining strategic relationships
Apply: www.cranmerhall.com/resources/va...
Job Alert!
We're seeking someone with substantial ministry experience & excellent organisational skills to be Director of Interim Ministry Training. This is an exciting new collaboration between Cranmer Hall & Ripon College Cuddesdon. Full details: www.cranmerhall.com/resources/va...
A big week of block teaching last week for our Children & Youth Pathway!
From Mental Health, Neurodivergence, to Safeguarding & Care for Creation, students tackled key topics with fantastic speakers & creative presentations.
Interested? Find out more www.cranmerhall.com/study-with-u...
We're looking for an exceptional individual to join our team as Learning and Teaching Coordinator.
If you’re organised, collaborative, and passionate about supporting outstanding theological education, we’d love to hear from you!
🔗 Find out more / Apply: www.cranmerhall.com/resources/va...
Delighted to hear the news that Ven Rick Simpson, a member of our governing committee, has been appointed the next Bishop of Durham.
We send him our warmest congratulations!
How did Pascal make the modern world?
Tune in to Talking Theology E2 with Graham Tomlin to find out, dropping at midnight.
youtu.be/Js0lisfVJqA?... via @YouTube
Durham had a peep of ☀️ today and it was glorious.
2/ @dioceseofely.bsky.social
It was a great day sharing updates from Cranmer & listening to DDOs reflect on their work & opportunities they’re navigating
Huge thank you to all who joined.
1/ We had our annual DDO Day yesterday. We were joined by 9 different directors of ordinands & vocations, representing 8 different dioceses: Durham, Liverpool, @portsmouth.anglican.org @diocesehn.bsky.social @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social @dioceseofyork.bsky.social @leeds.anglican.org
Thanks for having us @cranmerhall.bsky.social!
Good morning Durham! Come and have a look at our bookstall in the reception of St John’s College, before 3pm. Everything is 20% off so take advantage! @cranmerhall.bsky.social
Wonderful to have Bishop Anna Eltringham at our Communion Service. She preached on God's covenant with Moses, focussing on the themes of love and sabbath and the importance of resting in God as a daily discipline. @leeds.anglican.org
✨ NEWS ✨
We’re so excited to share that the official Cranmer Hall podcast, Talking Theology, is relaunching at midnight tonight (3 February)!
From 12pm tomorrow, you’ll be able to listen on all major podcast platforms and on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@cranmerhall...
Upcoming BOOK SALE! You’re invited.
The Christian publisher @scmpress.bsky.social is coming to St John's College, Durham on Friday 6th December for a special book sale. They will be offering 20% off recommended retail prices across the board.
It was great to be with Open Doors this week, at the invitation of their Director of Strategic Relations & our current DThM student, Sam Miller.
Our Warden, Revd Dr Nick Moore, spoke on ‘a house of prayer for all nations’ & joined their quarterly all-staff gathering.
www.opendoorsuk.org
@revarun.bsky.social
2/ Bishop Arun, formerly Cranmer ordinand spoke of Justice, Truth and a covenant of Grace at College Communion.
www.theology.ox.ac.uk/people/profe...
1/ We had the privilege of Prof Anthony Reddie and Bishop Arun Arora with us yesterday. Prof Anthony Reddie encouraged us to consider (in a lecture) how we process narratives of truth and to ask whose agenda these narratives empower, and how it serves the kingdom.
A perfect opportunity to learn more about the 'Quiet Revival'.
Speaker line-up includes two of our St John's College fellows, @selvaratnam.bsky.social & Revd Dr David Goodhew. Available in-person and live-stream. Register below!
www.churchtimes.co.uk/springtime-f...
Brand New podcast out! Co-producer is alum Rachael Phillips. Episode one discusses neurodivergence & church.
Listen here & all major platforms:
open.spotify.com/show/5MXi56e...
A pleasure having alum and current St Chad’s College Chaplain, Kate Eaton-Wells, preaching to us at our weekly College Communion service.
The online launch for this edited collection is on 4th February starting at 7.30. Book your free place here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/events
@cranmerhall.bsky.social @joshcockayne.bsky.social
Introducing our newest staff team additions: Canon Dr Sanjee Perera (Lecturer in Mission and Evangelism) and Jonny Price (Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry Training).
We’re delighted to have them with us and do say hello if you see them around!
Not only do we have an extensive theological library, we have the BEST librarian!
Melissa on her way into work, casually balancing a stack of books in hands.
#stjohnslibrarydurham
@durham.ac.uk
Shoutout to all our new graduates. It has been a privilege celebrating you this week, massive congratulations! 🎉
#graduation2026
