“A desire to be radically welcoming” – Thoughts from the Dean and Chapter, the Governing Body of Newcastle Cathedral

At the heart of this Cathedral’s life is an intentional desire to be radically welcoming. Such a discipline isn’t always easy, but we are learning that enjoying diversity is truly beautiful and liberating.

We hope that we are becoming a more inclusive place and people. We do this not out of tolerance or even respect for difference, but because we recognise diversity is a fact of the way God has created human beings. We are all made in God’s image and likeness, loved into life, each of us intended and precious.

We believe that a growing awareness of difference leads us into even greater awe and wonder at God’s goodness. The rich variety of different gifts, perspectives and people in creation is part of God’s blessing on us all.

We hope that this is a place where you, too, are caught up in awe and wonder, joy and peace, and come to know afresh your own value in God’s loving gaze.