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 Matins for His Majesty’s Courts of Justice - Philip Plyming
Sunday 13 July 2025 Sermons
Isaiah 1:11-17; Romans 13:1-7
Read SermonSermon for the First Sunday after Trinity - Philip Plyming
Monday 23 June 2025 Sermons
Galatians 3:23-end; Luke 8:26-39
Read SermonSermon on the Feast of the Venerable Bede - Philip Plyming
Sunday 25 May 2025 Sermons
Sermon on the Feast of the Venerable Bede
Read SermonSermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Philip Plyming
Sunday 11 May 2025 Sermons
Acts 9:36-end; John 10:22-30
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