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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 1h

Weekly Buddhist meditation sessions begin this Friday (9 October). They’re open to all DU students and staff @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 1h

The Listening Service is available to all DU staff and students @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 1h

Join us for weekly meditation sessions, beginning this Wednesday. The sessions are open to all DU students @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A Franciscan renewal day today at the new St Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage & Prayer at Durham Cathedral

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All set for today’s @durham.ac.uk Freshers’ Fair. Do come say hello! @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

All set to welcome new international students at today’s International Orientation Day @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A date for the diary! Join us for the County Durham Faiths Network’s event celebrating Interfaith Week 2026. All welcome, although it’d be really helpful if you can confirm attendance @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Excited to welcome new international students arriving in Durham this week! Here’s a short clip giving a flavour of the wonderful place to which you’re coming. A view of Durham Cathedral from Observatory Hill on a sunny afternoon with the bells ringing out @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

G’mar chatima tova to Jewish students, staff and friends observing Yom Kippur which begins this evening @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today I celebrate 8 years at @durham.ac.uk. It’s the longest I’ve stayed in a post. I love working w/ lively, intelligent students & wonderful colleagues! Here’s my most recent work photo. I’m pictured with members of the super Student Support & Wellbeing Office team. @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Introducing the Listening Service to new students joining us in September - it provides trained listeners for @durham.ac.uk students who’d value meeting w/ someone. To arrange an in-person or online appointment, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Had a wonderful time yesterday in my former parish celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Church of Holy Cross in Newcastle w/ a Festal Eucharist w/ the Bishop of Berwick & Choral Evensong w/ the Newcastle Cathedral Choir as well as sherry & cake in the morning & a Faith Supper in the evening

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shana Tovah! Wishing Jewish students, colleagues and friends of @durham.ac.uk a happy Rosh Hashanah! @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Introducing the Chaplains: Fr Andrew Downie, Catholic Chaplain Alex Gooch, Assistant Chaplain at St Mary’s College Pandit Bal Krishan Gautam, Hindu Chaplain @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Introducing the Chaplains: Revd Dr Kate Eaton-Wells, Chaplain of St Chad’s College Revd Dr Sam Hole, Chaplain of University College Tom Hudson, Friends International Chaplain Revd Peter Kashouris, Chaplain of St Mary’s College @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Introducing the Chaplains: Heather Monro, Buddhist Chaplain Dr Jed Stevenson, Quaker Chaplain Revd Marie Edwards, Chaplain of the College of St Hild & St Bede Rabbi Dovid Fhima, Jewish Chaplain @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Introducing the Chaplains: Canon Gavin Wort, Lead Chaplain Revd Fiona Hill, Hill Colleges’ Chaplain Andrew Tinkler, Chaplain of Josephine Butler, Stephenson, South & John Snow Colleges Revd Dr Julia Candy, Chaplain of Hatfield College & St Cuthbert’s Society @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Introducing the Chaplains: Fr Justin Mihoc, Orthodox Christian Chaplain Revd Sarah Heslop, Chaplain of St John’s College Ibrahim Elsayed, Imam Dr Mahshid Turner, Muslim Chaplain @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Coming soon: a series of posts introducing @durham.ac.uk’s Chaplains. NB The photo includes only some of the University’s 20 Chaplains @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Saddened by Jason Arday’s death. He was part of @durham.ac.uk’s Sociology Department 2019 & 2022. I knew him through our BAME Network. He was a kind man w/ a deep commitment to justice & equality. His family, friends & colleagues are in my prayers. Photo: Graeme Robertson @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We’re preparing for the 2026/27 academic year. Here’s a lovely new Chaplaincy Network poster! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My dog Keller & I enjoyed accompanying the Franciscan peace pilgrims as they start to head south from Durham. Sadly, there were no dragons to pacify in Dragon Park but Keller spread joy & peace with everyone he met whether human or canine! Blessings on the pilgrims as they continue on their journey

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Enjoying hosting Franciscan pilgrims on a peace walk from Northumberland to London passing through Durham. The walk commemorates the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. Pictures: Eucharist in the Cathedral & lunch together afterwards @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

All @durham.ac.uk students in Durham over the summer are welcome to come along to a Summer Tea Party on Tuesday 11 August 2.30pm-4pm at St Chad’s College. No booking necessary. All welcome! @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

An honour to represent St Margaret’s Centre, local mental health charity, at High Sheriff of County Palatine’s Matins for His Majesty’s Courts of Justice in Durham Cathedral. Following the service the High Sheriff, Dr Arnab Basu (pictured), hosted a reception in the Castle @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Today we commemorate the Bosnian Genocide, including the murder of more than 8,000 - mostly Muslim men & boys - in Srebrenica in July 1995. United Nations has called this the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War 🙏 #RememberingSrebrenica @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A new day, a new academic congregation! Photos with one of our fantastic graduating students and lots of wonderful colleagues #DUCongregation @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Delighted to attend congregations today to celebrate w/ graduating students enjoying the fruit of their hard work. Plus, it’s an opportunity to share w/ colleagues who help students to succeed. Photos w/ one such remarkable graduate & two wonderful colleagues @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Listening Service is available throughout the summer vacation period @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Do join us this evening. The business will be short, and the panel discussion focussed on a pressing issue @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Recently, the Revd Sarah Heslop started as the new Chaplain of St John’s College. We’re pleased to welcome Sarah to the Chaplaincy Network! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What’s the collective noun for a group of chaplains?! This morning, the chaplains had their annual summer gathering - indoors as rain prevented gathering outside, but with much joy and cake! Pictured are many but not all of the University’s chaplains @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today, I visited the excellent display in the Bill Bryson Library at Durham University celebrating Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Month. If you’re a member of the library, it’s well worth pausing to read the information boards and taking a look at the books @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Today, it was a pleasure to attend Rick Simpson’s Installation in Durham Cathedral as the new Bishop of Durham. Here, I’m pictured in the Chapter House with Krish Gadhia (Durham University Hindu Society) and Brenda Dinsdale (Newcastle Reform Synagogue) @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join County Durham Faiths Network on 22 June 6.30pm at Stephenson College. The AGM will include a panel discussion on ‘religious-based hate incidents in the UK: understanding & responding to ensure safety locally’. Please confirm attendance - carolspencer59@hotmail.com @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to Muslim students, staff and friends celebrating Eid al-Adha! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Andrew. Andrew hopes this image that inspires him will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Kate. Kate hopes this image that inspires her will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Gavin. Gavin hopes this image that inspires him will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Tom. Tom hopes this image that inspires him will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Join our Buddhist Chaplain and colleagues at the Oriental Museum for a celebration of Wesak (Buddha’s Birthday) on 24 May. All are welcome @durham.ac.uk @ducollections.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Peter. Peter hopes this image that inspires him will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Fiona. Fiona hopes this image that inspires her will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Sam. Sam hopes this image that inspires him will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Alex. Alex hopes this image that inspires him will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Marie. Marie hopes this image that inspires her will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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Gavin Wort @revdgavinwort.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

‘Inspiring Images’: an inspiring image from Heather. Heather hopes this image that inspires her will also inspire @durham.ac.uk students during this busy and stressful term @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

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