The Revd Canon Charlie Allen

Canon Chancellor

Charlie is a member of the Cathedral’s Chapter and leads in a variety of areas relating to pilgrimage, visitor experience and programming. 

She oversees the life of the Cathedral’s online Community of Prayer and chairs the Strategic Board of Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Latest writings from Charlie

Sermon on the Third Sunday of Easter - Charlie Allen

Sunday 4 May 2025 Sermons

Acts 9.1-6 and John 21.1-19

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Sermon for the Fourth Sunday before Lent - Charlie Allen

Sunday 9 February 2025 Sermons

1 Corinthians 15.1-11 & Luke 5.1-11

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Sermon for the First Sunday of Advent - Charlie Allen

Sunday 1 December 2024 Sermons

Luke 21.25-36

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Sermon for the Last Sunday after Trinity - Charlie Allen

Sunday 27 October 2024 Sermons

Mark 10:46-end

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Background

Prior to joining the Cathedral team, Charlie served as Director of Ordinands and Coordinator for Initial Ministerial Training within the Diocese of Salisbury – a role focused on the discernment and nurturing of vocations. 

Previous to this she served as an Incumbent within the Diocese of Portsmouth.