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Sunday Worship: Faith Museum at Auckland Castle

Faith Museum at Auckland Castle

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From Bishop Auckland with the Rt Rev Paul Butler, exploring the UK’s new Faith Museum.

Bishop Paul Butler introduces the UK's new Faith Museum at Auckland Castle in the historic home of the Prince Bishops of Durham, bringing tourism and spiritual renewal to the area.

Auckland Castle is the historic home of the Prince Bishops of Durham. Today it is host to the recently opened Faith Museum, which tells the story of six thousand years of spirituality in the UK, showcasing historic treasures such as the Binchester Ring and the Tyndale Bible. The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have encountered faith. This is also where the Auckland Project was born which combines the best of Bishop Auckland’s past and present. The Project’s founder Jonathan Ruffer shares his story of faith and passion for art, through which he has ensured a unique legacy for the town. 

Leader and preacher: Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham 
Producer: James Mountford.

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