Weardale Pulpit

16th August 2026 Eleventh Sunday After Trinity Collect God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl

9th August 2026 Tenth Sunday After Trinity Collect Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always to bring our prayers before you;

Special Service led by The Worship Group with input from the Young People who have attended the District Taize trip, to be held in Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Sunday 9th August at 10.30am, followed by refreshments. Friends from Wolsingham Church

2nd August 2026 Ninth Sunday After Trinity Collect Gracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and make her holy, strong and faithful, for your glory’s sake in Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen What’s On This Week Sat 1st August

Rev Holdsworth is at it again with his ‘Oh God, It’s the Vicar’ series of short films. In this one, he discusses the question in the title. To watch it for yourself follow this link: OGitV: Bad Things | Videos

26th July 2026 Eighth Sunday After Trinity Collect Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, that we

19th July 2026 Seventh Sunday After Trinity Collect Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our faith is small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus

THE Dale’s ‘newish’ vicar, Rev Graeme Holdsworth is very busy doing God’s work around the Stanhope Parish. He is also excelling at video diaries and answering questions on and about Christianity – the burning questions that we may want to

28th June 2026 Fourth Sunday After Trinity Collect Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with your will, that we may find all things restored in him, our Saviour

7th June 2026 First Sunday After Trinity Collect God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son.  Amen 14th June

31st May 2026 Trinity Sunday Collect Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and

17th May 2026 7th Sunday of Easter Collect Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your church on Earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace,

3rd May 2026 5th Sunday of Easter Collect Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory

19th April 2026 3rd Sunday of Easter Collect Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen