St Mary’s Church in Piercebridge was formally rededicated during a service led by the Bishop of Durham, The Rt Revd Rick Simpson. The church, now a festival church, will offer a modern community space alongside six services a year. A spokesperson said: "It was a fabulous afternoon of celebration when the Rt Revd Rick Simpson, Bishop of Durham led a service of rededication for St Mary's Piercebridge after being closed for two years for refurbishment. St Mary’s Church was formally rededicated during a service led by the Bishop of Durham, The Rt Revd Rick Simpson (Image: Supplied)"The church was at full capacity." The spokesperson said the new church space is available for hire and includes "an equipped kitchen & accessible toilet."