As Dean, Philip leads and oversees the overall life and mission of Durham Cathedral.
This involves leading worship and preaching, discerning and communicating vision for the Cathedral as a whole and also chairing the Chapter, the governing body. Philip also has a range of governance roles in other bodies across the city and Diocese.
Latest writings from Philip
Sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity - Philip Plyming
Sunday 4 October 2026 Sermons
Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-end
Read SermonSermon for the Cuthbert Pilgrimage on the Feast of the Translation of the Relics - Philip Plyming
Friday 4 September 2026 Sermons
Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Psalm 84; Luke 9:51-62
Read SermonSermon for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity - Philip Plyming
Sunday 26 July 2026 Sermons
Psalm 77; Song of Songs 2; 1 Peter 4:7-16
Read SermonSermon for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity - Philip Plyming
Sunday 19 July 2026 Sermons
John 6:1-15; Hebrews 13:1-3
Read SermonBackground:
Philip was in parish ministry for 16 years in the south of England before returning to Durham (where he had trained) in 2017 to head up Cranmer Hall, a theological college within St John’s College, Durham University. He taught New Testament and Christian Leadership and was also on General Synod. In 2023 he discerned a call to serve God as Dean of Durham and feels "privileged to serve the mission of this wonderful community."
Contact:
Email: dean@durhamcathedral.co.uk