Durham Christian Union
Making Jesus Known Since 1931
The Vision
To give every student in Durham the opportunity to hear and respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
We're students who are...
United by Faith
Although coming from various backgrounds and traditions, those a part of the CU are joined together by our love for Christ. Through this, we’re able to form a strong inter-church community that supports one another in all the joys and trials of university and spiritual life.
“…there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” – 1 Corinthians 1:10
Excited to Share The Hope
The primary focus of the CU is to spread the good news of the Gospel – which gave us life – to those around us. We equip and embolden Christians to share the hope that we have in Jesus in their personal lives and provide opportunities for anyone to come and explore the claims of the Bible themselves. Across this website you’ll find the many ways we gladly labour to make Jesus known among those in Durham!
“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” – Acts 4:20
Welcome to Durham CU!
We’re Durham Inter-Collegiate Christian Union (DICCU), now known simply as Durham CU, and we’re a community of Christian students from Durham University in love with Jesus; desiring to see people saved!
In our nearly 100 years of history, we’ve seen countless students come to know the Lord, and it is our pleasure to continue this legacy into today!
To fulfil our mission, we run a plethora of activities including Big Question Lunchbars, where students across the university are invited to receive free lunch and hear a talk about a challenging topic; Text-a-Toastie, where students can dial a number with a question about God and then receive a free Toastie to their door; College Bible Studies every week; and much more!
Our calendar also features two large-scale outreach events, the Carols Service in Durham Cathedral and Events Week, which both enable 1000+ students to hear the gospel for themselves!
We also equip our members through Bible teaching, Worship, Encouragement and Prayer in the Weekly CU Meeting.
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” – Romans 10:14
Not Sure About Faith?
Anyone, whether of a different faith, or none, is warmly welcome at any CU activity! It is our joy to have you explore and question the claims of the Christian Gospel with us!
Why not click below and see what the Good News of Jesus is?
New to Durham?
Durham is a fantastic place to call home as a student, and we want to do all we can to help you get settled! Take a look at our ‘Colleges’ page to connect with your College’s CU – a community of Christians right in your very own college!
Also, take time to find a church – they will be your primary support in spiritual discipleship and mentorship – guiding you in ways CU cannot.
Want to know what event is next?
If you’re looking for more events to further explore Jesus then you’re in luck! We run events all throughout the term that we’d love to welcome you to!
Click the button below for all our upcoming events this term!
Go Out and Explore!
Whether you’re a budding fresher, alumni, or someone with no relation to Durham whatsoever, there’s something here for you! So be free, explore this website and see what the Lord is doing in Durham!
