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 Second Sunday of Lent - Philip Plyming
Sunday 16 March 2025 Sermons
Philippians 3:17:4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Read SermonSermon for Ash Wednesday - Philip Plyming
Wednesday 5 March 2025 Sermons
Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6 : 1-6, 16-21
Read SermonSermon for the Third Sunday before Lent - Philip Plyming
Sunday 16 February 2025 Sermons
Luke 6:17-26; 1 Corinthians 15:15-20
Read SermonSermon for the Second Sunday of Epiphany - Philip Plyming
Sunday 19 January 2025 Sermons
1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
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