Gavin Wort
@revdgavinwort.bsky.social
Lead Chaplain, Durham University | Anglican priest | Interfaith practitioner | Honorary Canon | Franciscan Tertiary | He/him | Views my own
January 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The Listening Service is available to all @durham.ac.uk students and staff
To make an in-person or online appointment, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk
To make an in-person or online appointment, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The Listening Service is available to all @durham.ac.uk students and staff
To make an in-person or online appointment, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk
To make an in-person or online appointment, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk
Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti to Sikh students, staff and friends celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti to Sikh students, staff and friends celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Stephenson College, Jewish Society & Chaplaincy Network welcomes all DU members to Holocaust Memorial Day Event. Vivienne Cato will speak before we #LightTheDarkness. To attend, complete forms.office.com/pages/respon.... Pre-registration is required @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Stephenson College, Jewish Society & Chaplaincy Network welcomes all DU members to Holocaust Memorial Day Event. Vivienne Cato will speak before we #LightTheDarkness. To attend, complete forms.office.com/pages/respon.... Pre-registration is required @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk
All DU students are most welcome to join us for our weekly Mindfulness sessions which restart on Tuesday 13th January. The theme will be ‘New Year, New Me?’ @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
All DU students are most welcome to join us for our weekly Mindfulness sessions which restart on Tuesday 13th January. The theme will be ‘New Year, New Me?’ @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
It was a delight to celebrate an early morning Eucharist for the friars and guests at Alnmouth Friary on this the Feast of the Baptism of Christ. Although, the snow and ice made the journey somewhat ‘interesting’!
January 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
It was a delight to celebrate an early morning Eucharist for the friars and guests at Alnmouth Friary on this the Feast of the Baptism of Christ. Although, the snow and ice made the journey somewhat ‘interesting’!
A joyful day of academic congregations today @durham.ac.uk. Congratulations to Fersa, Sebastian, Dr O’Hare (pictured) and all who graduated today or will do so tomorrow @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
A joyful day of academic congregations today @durham.ac.uk. Congratulations to Fersa, Sebastian, Dr O’Hare (pictured) and all who graduated today or will do so tomorrow @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Enjoying a fire on this the last day of 2025. I’ve just finished reading a book about the 3rd Earl of Portsmouth & wondering whether any of my ancestors were involved in the 1830 Swing Riots in Hampshire.
I pray that 2026 will bring health, joy, peace, justice & new discoveries. Happy New Year!
I pray that 2026 will bring health, joy, peace, justice & new discoveries. Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Enjoying a fire on this the last day of 2025. I’ve just finished reading a book about the 3rd Earl of Portsmouth & wondering whether any of my ancestors were involved in the 1830 Swing Riots in Hampshire.
I pray that 2026 will bring health, joy, peace, justice & new discoveries. Happy New Year!
I pray that 2026 will bring health, joy, peace, justice & new discoveries. Happy New Year!
Happy Christmas to all! Best wishes from me and Keller, my canine friend
December 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy Christmas to all! Best wishes from me and Keller, my canine friend
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Delighted to say words of thanks on behalf of @durham.ac.uk to our staff and students for this fantastic effort in donating Xmas gifts to 3 local charities working with vulnerable people in local neighbourhoods and communities. Well done @dulib.bsky.social ! @revdgavinwort.bsky.social
An enormous thank you to everyone who got involved and supported our Christmas Wish Tree campaign this month 🎄🎁
Nearly 200 gifts were donated and over £100 has been raised in online donations so far by our amazing students and staff. (1/2)
Nearly 200 gifts were donated and over £100 has been raised in online donations so far by our amazing students and staff. (1/2)
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Delighted to say words of thanks on behalf of @durham.ac.uk to our staff and students for this fantastic effort in donating Xmas gifts to 3 local charities working with vulnerable people in local neighbourhoods and communities. Well done @dulib.bsky.social ! @revdgavinwort.bsky.social
The Listening Service is available to DU students and staff throughout the vacation period. If you’d like to meet online or in-person with a listener, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk to arrange an appointment @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Listening Service is available to DU students and staff throughout the vacation period. If you’d like to meet online or in-person with a listener, email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk to arrange an appointment @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
The chaplains wish Jewish students, staff and friends Chag Hanukkah Sameach! Overshadowed as the festival is by news of the tragedy in Australia, be assured of our condolences and prayers. May light triumph over darkness @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The chaplains wish Jewish students, staff and friends Chag Hanukkah Sameach! Overshadowed as the festival is by news of the tragedy in Australia, be assured of our condolences and prayers. May light triumph over darkness @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
This evening, Dr Robert Bluck (Buddhist Chaplain) gave the @durhamuniversity.bsky.social Chaplaincy Christmas Lecture on ‘Buddhism & Christianity: Rivals or Allies?’ It led to numerous thoughtful questions from those present. Picture: Dr Bluck & I - allies not rivals! @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This evening, Dr Robert Bluck (Buddhist Chaplain) gave the @durhamuniversity.bsky.social Chaplaincy Christmas Lecture on ‘Buddhism & Christianity: Rivals or Allies?’ It led to numerous thoughtful questions from those present. Picture: Dr Bluck & I - allies not rivals! @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Fascinating visit to Faith Museum at Auckland Castle today w/ County Durham Faiths Network. Good for our group to provide feedback & offers of objects to better represent the diversity of faiths in Britain. Pictured: Prehistoric marked rock, C4th menorah & Stone Cross head @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Fascinating visit to Faith Museum at Auckland Castle today w/ County Durham Faiths Network. Good for our group to provide feedback & offers of objects to better represent the diversity of faiths in Britain. Pictured: Prehistoric marked rock, C4th menorah & Stone Cross head @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
I was delighted to receive today from Jess Foster (President) a badge marking honorary life membership of the Hild Bede Student Representative Council (SRC). Go Hild Bede! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I was delighted to receive today from Jess Foster (President) a badge marking honorary life membership of the Hild Bede Student Representative Council (SRC). Go Hild Bede! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
‘Religion is global and ubiquitous. So it’s something universities should highlight - not avoid.’ I welcome this research on religions and worldviews on campus. Thank you Kirstine Aune, @mathewjguest.bsky.social & Matthew Mayhew.
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
How ‘campus climate’ affects students’ attitudes to people of different religions
Visible diversity and critical conversations are important.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
‘Religion is global and ubiquitous. So it’s something universities should highlight - not avoid.’ I welcome this research on religions and worldviews on campus. Thank you Kirstine Aune, @mathewjguest.bsky.social & Matthew Mayhew.
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
A delightful visit to the Sikh Gurdwara in Darlington this afternoon with my sons. Thanks to Kulvanth and her team for the wonderful hospitality
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A delightful visit to the Sikh Gurdwara in Darlington this afternoon with my sons. Thanks to Kulvanth and her team for the wonderful hospitality
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Yesterday, our Student Interfaith Leaders at Durham University invited students with direct connections to the Middle East - Jews, Muslims, Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs and others - to come together for an Empathy Dinner (1/2) @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yesterday, our Student Interfaith Leaders at Durham University invited students with direct connections to the Middle East - Jews, Muslims, Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs and others - to come together for an Empathy Dinner (1/2) @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Honoured to meet @number10cat.bsky.social!
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Honoured to meet @number10cat.bsky.social!
Yesterday, @durham.ac.uk’s Interfaith Week 2025 came to a close w/ Interfaith Friday Night Dinner hosted by Jewish Society & Just Love. Shabbat candles were lit, wine & bread blessed, & hearty Kosher meal shared. We were also challenged by biblical Dingbats #InterfaithWeek @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yesterday, @durham.ac.uk’s Interfaith Week 2025 came to a close w/ Interfaith Friday Night Dinner hosted by Jewish Society & Just Love. Shabbat candles were lit, wine & bread blessed, & hearty Kosher meal shared. We were also challenged by biblical Dingbats #InterfaithWeek @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Join us for our Chaplaincy Christmas Lecture on Tues. 2 December. The lecture by Dr Robert Bluck (Buddhist Chaplain) is entitled ‘Buddhism & Christianity: Rivals or Allies?’ To register, please email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join us for our Chaplaincy Christmas Lecture on Tues. 2 December. The lecture by Dr Robert Bluck (Buddhist Chaplain) is entitled ‘Buddhism & Christianity: Rivals or Allies?’ To register, please email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Excellent student-led panel discussion for #InterfaithWeek on ‘Faith on Campus: A conversation about religion & student life’ w/ Hindu, Jewish, Christian & Muslim contributors and a superb chair. It’s the apogee of my work as a chaplain. What a blessing! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Excellent student-led panel discussion for #InterfaithWeek on ‘Faith on Campus: A conversation about religion & student life’ w/ Hindu, Jewish, Christian & Muslim contributors and a superb chair. It’s the apogee of my work as a chaplain. What a blessing! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Privilege to attend reception at 10 Downing Street w/ Prime Minister for #InterfaithWeek. PM spoke about the importance of interfaith engagement in building cohesive communities. Wonderful to meet people and tell them about our interfaith work @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Privilege to attend reception at 10 Downing Street w/ Prime Minister for #InterfaithWeek. PM spoke about the importance of interfaith engagement in building cohesive communities. Wonderful to meet people and tell them about our interfaith work @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Fun evening at Durham Interfaith Student Network’s Games Night with the Hindu Society & our Student Interfaith Leaders. Participated in speedfaithing & competed in an interfaith quiz w/ prizes! #InterfaithWeek @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Fun evening at Durham Interfaith Student Network’s Games Night with the Hindu Society & our Student Interfaith Leaders. Participated in speedfaithing & competed in an interfaith quiz w/ prizes! #InterfaithWeek @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Today, on this #RemembranceDay, chaplains have been leading Acts of Remembrance across @durhamuniversity.bsky.social. I was honoured to do so at the Staff Chamber Choir’s excellent Remembrance performance (pictured) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today, on this #RemembranceDay, chaplains have been leading Acts of Remembrance across @durhamuniversity.bsky.social. I was honoured to do so at the Staff Chamber Choir’s excellent Remembrance performance (pictured) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social