Whitworth Parish Church Spennymoor

02/05/2026

Thanks to Verna McEneny for this photograph of the beautiful tulips in bloom at church.

05/04/2026

Alleluia! Christ is risen! We gathered at dawn to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and light the new Paschal Candles. The service also saw the congregation renew their baptism vows. A very happy Easter from us all at Whitworth Church!

Diocese of Durham The Church of England

04/04/2026

The annual Whitworth Church Easter Egg Hunt will be on Easter Monday, 6th April 2-4.30pm. The event will include craft activities for children, stalls and afternoon teas. Come and enjoy having fun at our historic church building and beautiful setting!

03/04/2026

As we mark this Good Friday and the events of Christ's death, we're reminded that Easter Day gives us hope in the resurrection. We'll celebrate this with two services on Sunday and we invite you to join us.

6am - Sunrise service and the lighting of the Easter candles
9am - Holy Communion

31/03/2026

Wednesday's Holy Week meditation at 7pm takes place here at Whitworth Church and will be led by the Revd Steve Osman.

Meditations for Holy Week begin tonight at 7pm and focus on the events in Jesus' life and teaching in the days before his arrest, trial and death on the cross. We'll be meditating on his actions, teaching and what was said about him as he prepared to die for the sins of the world. The meditations are 30-40 minutes of music, spoken word, prayer and quiet for reflection designed to help us think more deeply about Jesus. These evenings are intended for everyone and do not require any prior experience or skill! Just come open to thinking and praying.

30/03/2026

Meditations for Holy Week begin tonight at 7pm and focus on the events in Jesus' life and teaching in the days before his arrest, trial and death on the cross. We'll be meditating on his actions, teaching and what was said about him as he prepared to die for the sins of the world. The meditations are 30-40 minutes of music, spoken word, prayer and quiet for reflection designed to help us think more deeply about Jesus. These evenings are intended for everyone and do not require any prior experience or skill! Just come open to thinking and praying.

16/03/2026

As we approach Holy Week and Easter we invite you to worship with us as the events of Christ's death and resurrection are revealed through scripture and music.

Palm Sunday - 29th March
9am - Holy Communion with palm crosses available for all

Monday 30th March
7pm - Meditation

Wednesday 1st April
7pm - Meditation

Easter Day - 5th April
6am - Sunrise vigil service around a fire pit
9am - Easter Holy Communion

26/02/2026

Beautiful snowdrops carpet the church drive. Thanks to Verna McEneny for the photograph.

01/02/2026

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27/01/2026

Celebrating the anniversary of Revd Matt Tarling becoming vicar of Whitworth and St Paul's on this day in 2013.