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...

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.

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

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

1/ New Year, new book rec! An exciting new volume that brings together scholars from biblical studies, systematic & historical theology, & practical theology to explore how the concept of participation can inform & enrich theological reflection on church planting.

Merry Christmas from all at Cranmer Hall, Durham. May you experience the true joy and peace that comes in the birth of Christ this season ✨

We wrapped up our final Foundations course session before the Christmas holidays with a delicious charcuterie buffet and were delighted to have Dr Sam Tranter join us!

We're delighted to invite you to our next Open Day! When: Saturday 21 March, 10:00 Where: St John's College, Durham University Who it's for: Those interested in theological study on any of our pathways or programmes www.cranmerhall.com/study-with-u... Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranmer-ha...

Our Warden, Revd Dr Nick Moore, pictured with former director of The Free Church Track, Revd Dr Andy Byers, at this year's @sblsite.bsky.social meeting in Boston, MA. Nick had a fantastic time presenting his work as well as reconnecting with peers from across the UK and around the world.

@cranmerhall.bsky.social are currently hosting a one-day book fair with IVP - all students in the department (PG and UG) are welcome to drop by!

'Ball Gown for a Year' Our incredible student, Jennifer, has now worn a ballgown every day for 11 months - with 1 month to go! She is raising money for The Toby Henderson Trust, which supports people affected by autism in the north-east of England. Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

1/ We were so proud to hear our Free Church Lead Tutor, Canon Dr Ruth Perrin, present the research findings of her latest project studying Millennials and their faith.

'The format works great for anyone who is a working professional in ministry and also allows you to achieve your academic goals.' - James Wahl, on why he chose to pursue the Doctor of Theology and Ministry (DThM) with us @durhamtheology.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk youtu.be/DS7wFKbi8k8?...

New podcast rec for your Friday! Our Academic Dean, Josh Cockayne, is joined by Dorothea Bertschmann and Isabelle Hamley for a stimulating discussion on study and prayer. Reflections on Ordained Ministry is hosted by Ridley Hall and @dioceseofely.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Our Michael Ramsey Lecture this year, brought to you by our Foundations Programme Director, Dr Olly Peel. A joy to hear from Olly on ‘George Herbert, his Augustinian Quandary, and the Inconvenient Prophetic Voice in our Midst’.

This week we held the first residential for our Incumbent Leadership Programme. A year long programme for clergy from 6 local dioceses focussed on children’s and youth ministry. We were joined by some brilliant speakers and had a wonderful time together at Minsteracres Retreat Centre.

You're invited to a FREE webinar hosted in partnership with Faith in the North, discussing recent research on Resource Churches. When: Wed 19 Nov at 3pm. Register here: churchsupporthub.org/all-resource...

Some of our students had the incredible opportunity to spend a study week at the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, where they worshipped and learned alongside inspiring people from churches around the world. @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social

Steve Muneza (our Director of Contextual Learning), had the joy of visiting Burundi for his work with the Relay Trust in the Burundi Discipleship Programme (BDP). Steve led training sessions for the programme as well as supported BDP facilitators & grassroot leaders.

'It's brilliant because I can interact with students from all over the world and that brings so much joy and experience'. Hear from Sarah Heslop, a second-year DThM student, on why she chose the programme and what her experience has been like. @durhamtheology.bsky.social youtu.be/j31mLH2mtos?...

Our MA students are together this week - both in person and online! Pictured here: Dr Susanne Carlsson (right) leading a session on discernment as part of the module Theological Approaches to Spiritual Direction.

We’re proud that our staff are not only dedicated educators but also actively contribute to academic research, both within the broader scholarly community & the Church. Growing Together in Faith is now available, by our Dean of Anglican Formation, Sarah Strand & Associate Tutor, Emma Parker.

Want to pursue further doctoral study that combines theology and practical ministry, taught be world leading scholars? Hear from DThM Programme Director, Pete Ward, about what sets this programme apart. @durhamtheology.bsky.social youtu.be/pVT5qQZKbLk?...

After harvesting the final produce in Etchells Garden, it is winter ready 🪏 ❄️ #ecoinitiative #careforcreation #harvest

Our weekly College Communion. A delight having our Lecturer in Old Testament, Dr Lizzie Hare leading and our college Principal, Prof Jolyon Mitchell, preaching on ‘The crucifixion of Jesus for the salvation of the world’.

Wonderful to see Cranmer alumn Revd Timothy Miller installed as new Succentor at St Paul's Cathedral. Warmest congratulations! www.stpauls.co.uk/news-article...

Looking very autumnal over here 🍂🍁 What is your favourite thing about Durham this time of year?

The Bede Centre is offering a FREE webinar next Tuesday on their report exploring the role of celebrating Communion in new worshipping communities and church plants. Still plenty of time to sign up: www.cranmerhall.com/21st-october...