St Nicholas Church, Durham

Who we are

• What we believe
• Mission statement
• History
• Incumbents
• Church guide
  • First impressions
  • The rebuilding of 1858
  • The Fish window
  • The Holy Table
  • The lectern
  • The Cross
  • Rumours of life
  • The church registers
  • The fonts
  • The pillars
  • The stained glass windows
  • The quiet chapel
  • The screens
  • The Holy Table in the chapel
  • The chapel organ
  • The Gateway World Shop
  • The statue of St Nicholas
  • What is a Church?
• Staff team
• PCC
• Interns

The Quiet Chapel

You enter the chapel by a door on the right, next to the shop. It was originally the chancel of the 1858 church. A small plaque on the wall of the right hand (south) entrance tells how its construction was paid for.

This chancel was rebuilt
At the sole cost of
The Most Noble
Frances Anne
Marchioness of Londonderry
1858

The Marchioness gave £1,000 for the purpose. This is the same Marchioness who ensured that a statue of her husband riding triumphantly on his charger was erected in the market place.

At the 1981 restoration it was decided that as far as possible, the chapel at the East End would always be kept for personal prayer. Here you will find a quiet place, set apart for reflection and prayer. There is a book where you may write your own requests, which will then be prayed for at the midweek communion service. Prayer is the heart of our relationship with God. A glance at the book will show that there is no anxiety or need which is beyond God's love and concern. There is nothing we may not bring to Him.

Take time to be still in the middle of your schedule. You might wish to meditate on the words of Jesus set into the East Window - 'Come unto me all who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest'. Let his peace flood into your heart.