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 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 SermonSermon at Matins for His Majesty’s Courts of Justice - Philip Plyming
Sunday 12 July 2026 Sermons
Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39
Read SermonSermon for the Feast of Pentecost - Philip Plyming
Sunday 24 May 2026 Sermons
Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39
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