one off events

Events for 2026

Our scheduled events for the rest of the year, please add them to your diary. If you would like more information or would like to support us by helping on the day, please get in touch 

Blessings course

 

Join us for our next Blessings course.

 

This will be held at St Mary's church at 7pm on the 10th August.

 

A Blessings course is a small group who get together with a designed theme which helps us understand and engage more, with God and each other. We do this through discussion, crafts, reflection. song and praise. 

 

All are welcome. 

REGULAR EVENTS


The Community Singing Group

 

We are an informal group who sing for our friendships and wellbeing. 

Please come along and join us, we will have tea and coffee, chats, giggles and plenty of singing!

All ages and abilities welcome.

 

Sessions are held at St Mary's church in Throckley, on a fortnightly basis at 10am.

The next dates are:

  • 20th June 2026
  • 4th July 2026
  • 18th July 2026

 

 


Messy Church

Come along for games, food, arts and crafts. Fun for all ages!
4pm at Newburn Parish Hall on the first Saturday of the month.
The following Messy Church dates are:
  • 7th February 2026
  • 7th March 2026
  • 4th April 2026
  • 6th June 2026
  • 4th July 2026

There will be no Messy church held in August with this being the summer holidays.


Noah's Ark

During school term weeks we host 'Noah's Ark', which is a TODDLER AND BABY GROUP

 

We meet in the Parish Hall in Newburn on a Wednesday morning at 10am.

 

There is a small charge of £1.50 per family group.  This includes juice, tea and or coffee, and healthy  snacks for the children.

 

There are lots of toys, craft activities and songs. 

 

If you would like to know more, please contact us. 


Bethany

Bethany meetings in St Mary’s church will continue to meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

 

Our starting time is 1.00pm when we will start with a short time of worship and prayer. This will be followed by an activity for example a quiz, game or craft and then we will have a cuppa with light refreshments. A small voluntary contribution can be made to help cover expenses.

 

Everyone is welcome - this is a time of refreshment for body, mind and spirit.

 

Call Margaret Ledger on 0191 2672953 for further information.

 


SHARING GOD'S LOVE

GROWING TOGETHER

ENJOYING COMMUNITY