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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 6d

Honoured to be invited to join the panel discussion for this important event in #BlackHistoryMonth

If you’d like to join us, click on the link to register - lnkd.in/e6cNjRdZ

@shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to the Revd Dr Kate Eaton-Wells who was licensed yesterday as the new Chaplain of St Chad’s College! We’re delighted to welcome Kate to the Chaplaincy Network

Picture: Kate with Philip Plyming (Dean of Durham) & me

@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 18d

It was great catching up with the faith societies at today’s Freshers’ Fair, including the wonderful Islamic Society! Looking forward to working with the fantastic, talented students serving in the various Execs @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 18d

I think I know. I agree with the students!

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 18d

A college chaplain?

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 18d

The chaplains are having great fun meeting new students at today’s Freshers’ Fair @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 18d

G’mar Chatima Tovah to Jewish students, staff and friends observing Yom Kippur. Otherwise known as the Day of Atonement, this annual commemoration begins at sunset today @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 23d

The chaplains are looking forward to welcoming new international students today @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 25d

Looking for a Place of Worship in Durham city centre? If so, take a look at our Google Map with College Chapels, Multifaith Spaces, Islamic Prayer Rooms and local Churches 👉 google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1HVxGLpZDgahQWpQgD0ofgUnVsaQxbegl&ll=54.76887152090854%252C-1.5747617499999977&z=15

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 27d

Join us for the launch of Dr Robert Bluck’s latest publication, ‘The Unofficial Buddhist’ on Mon 27 October 3pm-4pm in the Oriental Museum. Copies of the book will be available to purchase - cash only. All welcome - no need to register @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 27d

Shana Tovah! Wishing Jewish students, colleagues and friends a happy Rosh Hashanah! @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 29d

Honour to be awarded honorary life membership of Student Rep. Council of Hild Bede College at final Formal of last academic year. Had a fantastic time supporting College during year between chaplains. The award is particularly special as it was made by student body @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Gavin with Sam, the President of the Student Representative Council

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 11

Introducing the chaplains: the Revd Peter Kashouris is the Chaplain of St Mary’s College @durham-university.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 11

Introducing the chaplains: the Revd Marie Edwards is the Chaplain of the College of St Hild & St Bede @durham-university.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 10

Introducing the chaplains: the Revd Dr Sam Hole is the College Chaplain and Solway Fellow at University College (Castle) @durham-university.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 10

Introducing the chaplains: Tom Hudson is our Friends International Chaplain @durham-university.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 9

It was an honour to deliver an address at the Service of Reflection for those touched by suicide on Sun. 7 September in Durham Cathedral. It was a moving and poignant service in the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September

Suicide prevention and support - Durham University

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 9

Introducing the chaplains: the Revd Dr Liz Kent is the Chaplain of St John’s College @durham-university.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 9

Introducing the chaplains: Pandit Bal Krishan Gautam is our Hindu Chaplain @durham-university.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 8

Introducing the chaplains: the Revd Fiona Hill is the Chaplain of the Hill Colleges serving Collingwood, Grey, Trevelyan and Van Mildert Colleges @durham-university.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 8

Introducing the chaplains: Fr Andrew Downie is our Catholic Chaplain @durham-university.bsky.social

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 5

Introducing the chaplains: Rabbi Aaron Lipsey is our Jewish Chaplain @durham-university.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 5

Introducing the chaplains: the Revd Dr Julia Candy is the Chaplain of Hatfield College and St Cuthbert’s Society @durham-university.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 4

Introducing the chaplains: Dr Robert Bluck is our Buddhist Chaplain @durham-university.bsky.social. Robert shares this role with Heather Monro

Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · Sep 4

Introducing the chaplains: we welcome Heather Monro, our NEW Buddhist Chaplain @durham-university.bsky.social. Heather shares this role with Dr Robert Bluck

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