Christ Church Durham – independent review commissioned

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Aug 2023
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Christ Church Durham – independent review commissioned

Saddler Street, Durham

The elders of Christchurch Durham (CCD) have commissioned an external independent review into its leadership and governance, more than 18 months after a petition signed by around 166 people called for one. 

The period under the spotlight particularly relates to Tony Jones’s term as senior pastor from 1994 until he left in late 2021. 

A statement from the present eldership published  6 July on the CCD website says: ‘In May 2021, letters were received by the previous trustees which raised concerns about the leadership and governance of CCD. During the summer and autumn of 2021 our presiding Bishop, two trustees and two members of the Council of Reference resigned.

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