NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
CHAPLAINCY AND FAITH ADVICE
www.northumbria.ac.uk/chaplaincy
CHURCHES IN NEWCASTLE
Introduction
The city of Newcastle upon Tyne has a rich diversity of Christian Churches, in both the city centre
and surrounding areas. Set out in this booklet is a list of churches which have been attended by
students in the past or are situated in areas in which students reside. If you have any questions,
feel free to get in touch.
There is a simple service of Holy Communion held each Wednesday at 12.15pm at St Thomas’s,
www.sttomsnewcastle.org.uk. Everyone is welcome to join us for this act of Christian worship. Plus,
there are spaces set aside on each campus for individuals to think, pray, meditate or just to be.
The Peace Room is located in room 408, Wynne-Jones Building, City Campus. The Quiet Room is
room A109, Coach Lane Campus West.
Revd Andii Bowsher (Church of England & Coordinating Chaplain)
Chaplaincy and Faith Advice, 406-9 Wynne Jones Building, City Campus
Tel: 0191 227 3284
Email: andii.bowsher@northumbria.ac.uk
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CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Christ Church, Shieldfield
Location: Off New Bridge Street (adjacent to City Campus East)
Service times:
Sundays: 9.00am Sung Eucharist
9.15am Morning Prayer
Thursdays: 12.30pm Said Mass
Brief description: The Parish Church for Shieldfield -which includes City Campus, with a small
congregation worshipping in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. We work closely with the local Church
School next door, and the local community, seeking to offer a presence of the incarnation of God's
love for all in this place. Circus Central is a project to develop a Circus Hub in the mid-Victorian
church building, once reordered suitably to develop training skills with young people and
professionals in the region.
Contact: Fr Allan Marks
Tel: 0191 232 0516
Email: fatherallan@sky.com
St Thomas the Martyr
Location: Near Haymarket Metro Station, City Centre
Service times: Sundays: 10.00am Holy Communion
Brief description: St Tom’s is a welcoming community, with a particular ministry both to students
and as a City Centre church. The ‘Master’ (= Vicar) is also chaplain at Newcastle university. It is
actively engaged in campaigning on social justice issues, and the sermons and worship tend to
reflect this. Theology is important and directed towards enabling listeners to engage with the
subject and think for themselves. We have a passion for getting people of different faiths to talk to
each other; and frequently have events including this, as well as talks on faith-related subjects.
Humour is at the heart of our mission and ministry.
Contact: Revd Catherine Lack
Tel: 07582-033125
Email: catherine.lack@ncl.ac.uk
Jesmond Parish Church
Location: Next to Jesmond Metro Station www.church.org.uk
Service times:
Sundays:
9:30am 11:15am and 6:30pm
Brief description: JPC is a large evangelical Anglican church, very close to the University with an
established student ministry. On Tuesday evenings ‘Focus’ our small group for undergraduate
students meet to study the Bible, pray and eat together. JPC Internationals meets for Bible Study
on Monday evenings which is suitable for believers as well as those investigating Christianity.
Contact: Ken Matthews ken.matthews@church.org.uk or Pete Turk peter.turk@church.org.uk
(Undergraduates) or Ben Cadoux-Hudson ben.cadoux-hudson@church.org.uk (Internationals)
St Nicholas’ Cathedral
Location: Mosley Street, City Centre
Service times: Sundays: 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Sung Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Weekdays: 8.00am Holy Communion (Sat & Bank hols 9am)
8.30am Morning Prayer (Fri 7.30am)
5.30pm Evensong (Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri – Term time)
Evening Prayer (Wednesday)
Brief description: The Cathedral has a small but friendly worshipping community, and an
excellent choir. Students are most welcome. The Eucharist is normally celebrated according to
Common Worship Order One with the exception of the 8.00am Celebration on Sunday morning
which is Common Worship Traditional Order. Refreshments are served after the main Sunday
Eucharist. The Cathedral is open every day of the week and also has a pattern of daily services. All
are welcome.
Contact: Very Revd Christopher Dalliston
Tel: 0191 232 1939
Email: office@stnicnewcastle.co.uk
Website: www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk
Parish Church of St Andrews
Location: Corner of Newgate Street and Gallowgate Street
Service times:
Sundays: 11.00am Holy Communion (1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays)
1.00pm Greek OrthodoxService (2nd Sunday)
3.00pm Signed Service for Deaf People (2nd Sunday)
11.00am Matins (2nd Sunday)
Thursdays:12.30pm Holy Communion
Brief description: This is the Parish Church of Newcastle and the oldest in the City. The worship
is according to the Book of Common Prayer. There is a small but growing congregation of mixed
ages.
Contact: Revd Glyn Evans
Tel: 0191 222 0259 (Church Office)
0191 221 0444 (Northumbrian Deaf Mission)
Website: www.standrewsnewcastle.org.uk
Email: enquiries@standrewsnewcastle.org.uk
Gosforth Parish Church of St.Nicholas
Location: immediately opposite South Gosforth Metro Station
Service Times: Sundays: 10.00am Parish Eucharist, 6.30 Evensong
Brief description: St. Nicholas is a welcoming community, inclusive of all; a vibrant community of
young, old and inbetween (most Sundays about 120 in the congregation at Parish Eucharist). We
run several choirs to suit differing tastes and abilities and have a good social life.
Contact: Revd Canon Philip Cunningham
Tel: 0191 285 1326
Email: Philip Cunningham@hotmail.com or see church website: www.gosforthparishchurch.org.uk
St George’s Parish Church
Location: Corner of Osborne Road and Lindisfarne Road, Jesmond
Service times:
Sundays: 8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Family Eucharist
11.30am Holy Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong (3rd Sunday only)
Taize worship (5th Sunday only)
Brief Description: At St Georges you will find a friendly welcome from a large, mixed congregation
of all ages. Meeting for worship in a beautiful and awe-inspiring building, our main service is the
Parish Communion. Preaching aims to be thoughtful and thought-provoking and to engage with
Scripture and contemporary culture. We enjoy a strong choral tradition, and new singers are
always welcome in the choir. The church is committed to learning and we run a number of groups
and courses to this effect. It is also, however, committed to enjoying faith and life and we have lots
of opportunities to be involved in drama, social action and community support. St George’s is the
kind of church where you can become actively involved if you want to, or where you can simply
come and worship. We belong to Inclusive Church and it is an important part of our understanding
of the gospel that we should value all people, including those from whom we are different
ourselves. For further details of current activities, please see our parish website or Facebook page.
Contact: Revd Dr Nick Chamberlain
Tel: 0191 281 1628
Email: nick@stgeorgesjesmond.org.uk
Website: www.stgeorgesjesmond.org.uk
St Hilda’s, Jesmond
Location: Thornleigh Road (near West Jesmond Metro Station)
Service times:
Sundays:
11.00am Parish Communion
Wednesdays:9.00am Morning Prayer
9.30am Holy Communion
Brief Description: St Hilda's has a small but faithful and thoughtful congregation, with a reputation
for welcome. The building is light and airy, and allows flexibility in worship style. The tradition is
liberal catholic. Preaching aims to challenge and stimulate.
Contact: Revd Christine Crompton
Tel: 0191 236 3679
Email: cm.crompton@tiscali.co.uk
St John the Baptist, Grainger Street
Location: Corner of Grainger Street and Westgate Road
Service times:
Sundays: 10.00am Solemn Mass
3.30pm Meditation (Choral once a month. Check website)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
12.10pm Mass
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:
10.00am Mass
Brief description: St John’s offers Traditional Language Common Worship Anglo-Catholic Liturgy
to a diverse, friendly congregation who travel from all over Tyneside. Incense is used on Sundays
and Festivals and our worship is enhanced by the strong choral tradition of the Parish. The church
is open daily to visitors and for quiet reflection amid the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Singers
are always welcome to join the choir, who meet for a practice one hour before the service.
Contact: Revd Dr Nicholas Buxton
Tel: 0191 232 0483 (Parish Office)
Email: sjohnbaptist1@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.stjohnthebaptistnewcastle.co.uk
Holy Trinity, Jesmond
Location: Holy Trinity is a mile east of the city centre, down Jesmond Road, by Armstrong Bridge
and Jesmond Dene
Service times: Sundays: 11.00am & 6.30pm
Brief description: Holy Trinity is a warm and welcoming church, Anglican and evangelical, and
one of the best kept secrets in Newcastle! We are actively involved in evangelism, youth and
children’s work, and various social action projects. Our morning services are a blend of old and
new songs, engaging biblical teaching and full of people of all ages and backgrounds. On Sunday
evenings we have four distinct services each month that focus on different worship styles. We’re
also developing a new student venue in Sandyford. Check out the website for more details.
Students are really welcome and there’s lots to get involved in: children’s and youth work, music,
etc. Students and those in their 20s/30s often get together socially, a group go walking regularly,
people often head to the pub together after Sunday evenings service, etc.
Contact: Revd Tim Sanderson
Tel: 0191 281 3399 (Office)
Website: www.htjesmond.org
St Gabriel's Church, Heaton
Location: Heaton Road (turn off the Coast Road at the Corner House pub)
Service times:
Sundays: 8.00am Holy Communion
9.45am Parish Communion
11.30am Baptism (1st Sunday of month)
6.30pm Alternating evensong, compline & Iona worship
Weekdays: 9.00am Morning prayer (except Tuesdays)
Brief description: Expect a warm welcome if you are a student in this family church which
includes people of all ages. Our worship and preaching is basically liberal Anglican. The church
supports a number of local projects including Common Ground, which is the East End Asylum
Seekers Support Group. It is a major partner in the ecumenical Martha and Mary Drop in on
Chillingham Road, which offers a cup of coffee, access to the internet and a listening ear. The
church has an active Junior Church and Creche in term times, and during the summer holiday
holds a 3-day Holiday Club for children aged 5-11. The Parish Centre next to the church contains
the church office and is home to a number of counselling charities and private practices. The
church has facilities and easy access for people with disabilities.
Contact: Revd Dr Sue Wilson
Tel: 0191 265 5843
Email: wilson5rh@btinternet.com
St Bartholomew’s, Benton
Location: Station Road, Benton (near to Coach Lane Campus)
Service times:
Sundays: 7.30am Morning Prayer
8.00am Holy Eucharist
10.00am Parish Eucharist
11.45am Holy Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Contact: Revd Martin Lee
Tel: 0191 266 2015
Website: www.stbartholomew.org.uk
St Francis’, High Heaton
Location: Cleveland Gardens, High Heaton (near to Coach Lane Campus)
Service times:
Sundays: 7.15am Morning Prayer
8.00am Holy Eucharist
9.30am Parish Eucharist
5.00pm Evening Prayer
Brief description: St Francis’ is a middle-of the-road suburban church. The congregation is of all
ages, including many families . We have a variety of community groups associated with the church
and throughout the year there is a varied programme of worship and social activities. There is a
warm welcome for everyone!
Contact: Revd Paul Jones
Tel: 0191 266 1071
Email: paul.ajones@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.stfrancisnewcastle.org.uk
St James’ & St Basil’s, Fenham
Location: Wingrove Road North/Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham
Service times:
Sundays: 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Communion
5pm Sundays @ 5 (see website for details)
Brief description: J’s and B’s is a suburban church on the junction of Wingrove Road and
Fenham Hall Drive in Fenham. We are a mixed congregation of families, older folk and students.
We have a varied programme of social events throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming
you!
Contact: Canon Nick Darby
Tel: 0191 274 5078
Website : www.jamesbasilfenham.org.uk
St Ann’s, Battlefield
Location: Breamish Street (off Crawhall Road & Gibson Street), near Shieldfield
Service times:
Sundays: 10.30am Sung Eucharist
Tuesdays: 10.00am Holy Eucharist
Brief description: St Ann's is a Grade One listed Georgian church dating from 1786 and holds
300. Worship is Common Worship Order One, with vestments. Saint Ann's has a number of
musical concerts every year, often supporting a variety of charities, and has a 'Friends Group'
which supports the mixed age congregation of about 25 regular worshippers. Has links with the
Ouseburn Trust, the Law Courts and a number of local schools.
Contact: Fr Allan Marks or Revd Allison Fenton
Tel: 0191 232 0516 or 0191 281 5639
Email: fatherallan@sky.com or allison@fentonius.net
All Saints’, Gosforth
Location: Corner of West Avenue and Linden Road, Gosforth
Service times:
Sundays: 8.00am Morning Communion
9.30am Parish Communion
11.30am Informal service (without Communion)
6.30pm Evening Prayer
Brief description: Our main morning congregations at 9.30 and 11.30 are large and friendly,
made up of a mixture of all ages, including many children and young people. People from many
backgrounds worship with us; we aim for thoughtful preaching, regular social events and provide a
variety of opportunities for exploring faith and belief, including a monthly Film Club. Our full-time
Youth Worker would be glad to meet any students considering making their home with us.
Contact: Revd Genny Tunbridge (Vicar) or Tom Onions (Youth Worker)
Tel: 0191 246 1155 or 0191 213 0450
Email: g.tunbridge@allsaints-gosforth.org.uk or tom.onions@btinternet.com
Website: www.allsaints-gosforth.org.uk
Elswick Parish Church
Location: Clumber Street, Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7ST
Service times: Sunday 10am – Morning Service
Sunday 4pm – Evening Service
Wednesday 8pm – Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
Elswick Parish Church exists today to glorify Almighty God through: worship; godly living; and the
proclamation of the biblical gospel of Jesus Christ, with the intent that all who reside within the
parish, or with whom the church members meet, will be encouraged: to turn from sin; to believe in
God; to live for God; to work for the growth of God’s church; and to work for the transformation of
society under God’s written Word (the bible)
Contact: Tel: 0191 273 4680
http://www.elswickchurch.org.uk/
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Bede House Catholic Chaplaincy to Northumbria University
Location: 14 Windsor Terrace, Jesmond
Mass times: Sundays: 11am & 6.45pm
Mondays, Tuesdays &Thursdays: 5.15pm
Wednesdays: 12.30pm
Brief description: Bede House Catholic Chaplaincy welcomes students and staff of both
universities. We offer prayer and worship, a welcoming community, and a space to explore your
beliefs and learn more about faith, with regular talks and discussions. At 14 Windsor Terrace, we
have a chapel, a library, tea and coffee, and a very cheap bar! The Catholic chaplains work as part
of Northumbria University's multifaith chaplaincy team.
Contact: Mia Fox or Fr Dominic White
Tel: 0191 239 9527
Email: mia.fox@ncl.ac.uk
Website: www.catholicchaplaincy.org
St Mary’s Cathedral
Location: Clayton Street West, City Centre (opposite Central Station)
Mass times: Saturdays: 10.00am
Sundays: 8.00am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 6.30pm
Mondays – Fridays: 12.05pm
Contact: Fr Peter Leighton
Tel: 0191 232 6953
Website: www.stmaryscathedral.org.uk
Email: peterleighton@stmaryscathedral.org.uk
St Andrew’s
Location: 9 Worswick Street, City Centre
Mass times: Saturdays: 6.00pm Vigil
Sundays: 10.30am & 6.00pm
Weekdays: 12.15pm (Mon – Sat)
Brief description: The beautiful Catholic church of Saint Andrew’s is situated in the heart of
Newcastle, only five minutes walk from Monument. Our doors are usually open during the day and
visitors of all denominations are always welcome. If you would like to attend Mass with us, please
come along.
Contact: Fr Michael Corbett
Tel: 0191 232 1892
Website: www.st-andrews-worswick.org.uk
Email: me.corbett@tiscali.co.uk
St Dominic’s Priory Church
Location: 41a Red Barnes, Newbridge St, Shieldfield
Mass times: Saturdays: 5.30pm Vigil
Sundays: 9.30, 11.30am & 7.00pm
Contact: Fr Leo Edgar
Tel: 0191 232 5939
The Holy Name
Location: 7 North Jesmond Avenue, Jesmond
Mass times: Sundays: 10.15am & 7.00pm
Contact: Fr Michael Whelan
Tel: 0191 281 0940
St Aidan’s
Location: Coach Lane, Benton (near to Coach Lane Campus)
Mass times: Saturdays: 5.00pm Vigil
Sundays: 9.30am
Contact: Fr Michael Hickey
Tel: 0191 265 5290
St Robert’s
Location: Cedar Road, Fenham
Mass times: Saturdays: 6.30pm Vigil
Sundays: 8.30am & 10.30am
Contact: Fr Shaun O’Neill
Tel: 0191 273 3903
St Teresa of the Infant Jesus
Location: Heaton Road, Heaton
Mass times: Saturdays: 6.30pm Vigil
Sundays: 11.00am
Contact: Fr Patrick McMahon
Tel: 0191 265 5290
SALVATION ARMY
Newcastle City Temple
Location: Brunswick Methodist Church – Brunswick Place (off Northumberland St), City Centre
Service times: Sundays 10.00am & 5.00pm(Send the Fire – prayers)
6.00pm United worship
Brief description: Everyone is welcome at any of our Corps. The worship is lively, relevant,
thought provoking and the congregation welcoming and friendly.
Contact: Majors Antony & Fiona Mugford
Tel: 0191 285 1300
Email: antony.mugford@salvationarmy.org.uk
METHODIST CHURCHES
Jesmond Methodist Church
Location: St George’s Terrace, Jesmond. NE2 2DL
Service times: Sundays: 10.45am & 6.15pm
Brief Description: A growing, welcoming and discipling Church located in the heart of busy West
Jesmond, with fellowship, outreach and worship extending throughout the week. The Church family
includes, students, professionals, families and older years! ‘1901... “shabby chic” café’ is open
Tuesday – Sunday, with free wifi. Student led mid-week activities include an Alpha Course and
socials. Sundays: morning all-age family-style worship; Evening: student-led informal café-style
praise. At times during the week: SANCTUARY Prayer space. Full details can be found on the
Church website.
Contact: Revd Rob Hawkins
Tel: 0191 281 2309
Email: revrobhawkins@gmail.com
Website: www.jesmondmethodistchurch.org.uk
Heaton Methodist Church
Location: Heaton Road (On the corner of Simonside Terrace)
Service times: Sundays: 10.45am
Brief Description: Heaton Methodist Church is a friendly Methodist Church with youth work Mon Fri Evenings (Youth Club, Scout Groups, Rainbows, Brownies, Girls Brigade) and fellowship
groups for adults too. For more details about the church and its work, please visit our Church
website.
Contact: Revd Martyn Skinner
Tel: 0191 295 0269
Email: mj.skinner@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.heatonmethodistchurch.org.uk/
Brunswick Methodist Church
Location: Brunswick Place, City Centre (behind Fenwicks). NE1 7BJ
Service times: Sundays: 10.45am & 6.00pm
Brief Description: Brunswick Methodist Church community seeks to explore what it means to be a
Christian community in the heart of the city through scriptural teaching, preaching and prayer. We
have a large group of students attending worship on Sundays and run a weekly student fellowship
on Wednesdays evenings from 6pm. Brunswick is eager to welcome those who will help us on our
journey by committing themselves to, and helping shape and share, our vision for the future. For
more details about the church and its work, please visit our Church website.
Contact: Revd Eden Fletcher, Deacon Liesl Warren or Student Worker, Jill Foster
Tel: 0191 232 1692
Email: eden@brunswickmethodist.org.uk
Website: www.brunswickmethodist.org.uk
Dilston Road Methodist Church
Location: Dilston Road, Arthurs Hill
Service times: Sundays: 10.45am
Brief description: Dilston Road Methodist Church is a small Christian community which welcomes
friends from all over the world to join them for worship and fellowship. There is a growing
international student population at the Church and as part of our support for students we are
involved with the Methodist Student Fellowship which meets on a Sunday lunchtime after the
service.
Contact: Deacon Kate Barrett
Tel: 0191 273 1747
Email: iscnewcastle@gmail.com
Website: www.msfnewcastle.org.uk (Methodist Student Fellowship)
St Andrew’s Church (Methodist/URC)
Location: Station Road/Ashleigh Grove, Benton (near to Coach Lane Campus)
Service times: Sundays: 10.30am Morning Service
6pm worship
Brief description: A congregation of about 80, mostly middle to older age, but with some children
and young people and an enthusiastic Junior Church with excellent leaders. An extremely
welcoming and thoughtful congregation, with room for everyone. We have a singing group which
contributes to worship and is always ready to welcome new members.
Contact: Revd Ian Kent
Tel: 07737 549881
Email: iank76@hotmail.com
Website: www.benton.urc.org.uk
UNITED REFORMED CHURCHES
St James's United Reformed Church
Location: St James’s URC, Northumberland Road (on City Campus)
Service times:
Sundays: 10.45am (Communion service on 1st Sunday only)
Tuesdays: 12.15pm Brief Prayer Service
Brief Description: The United Reformed Church will be of interest to Christians from the Reformed
tradition (e.g. Presbyterians and Congregationalists). St James's offers traditional worship with an
emphasis on preaching the word of God. We also have a strong musical tradition, with one of the
largest organs in the city (a 4 manual Copeman Hart organ). We welcome visitors from any branch
of the Church who can join us for worship and fellowship after the service.
Contact: Revd James Breslin
Tel: 0191 284 2228
Email: breslin@newcastleurc.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.urc-northernsynod.org.uk/church/st_james.htm
Jesmond United Reformed Church
Location: Burdon Terrace, Jesmond
Service times: Sundays: 10.45am (each Sunday) & 6.00pm (2nd Sunday of each month)
Brief description: Jesmond URC has a long tradition of welcoming both home and overseas
students. The Church is about 15 minutes walk from the City Campus or 5 minutes from Jesmond
Metro station. Morning worship is in the Reformed tradition.
Contact: Peter Forrest
Tel: 0191 281 1964
Website: www.jesmond-urc.org.uk
BAPTIST CHURCHES
Heaton Baptist Church
Location: Heaton Road, Heaton, NE6 5HN
Service times: Sundays: 10.30am & 6.00pm (Communion twice a month)
Brief Description: We are a group of 200 or so Christians hoping to bring God’s love to the people
around us. We meet twice on Sundays to worship God and meet regularly to have fun together as
a church family. Student work is a thriving ministry with a range of different activities including
Lifegroups, worship nights, socials, lunches and our ‘Adopt-a-Student’ scheme, which enables you
can get to know some of the locals and really feel at home! We actively encourage students to get
involved in community work (Heaton Festival), evangelism, children and youth work, worship, and
various other ministries though out the life of the church. Most importantly, at HBC we want you to
feel part of our church family. We are passionate about loving God and living out our faith day
by day. We want to get to know you, support you and give you the spiritual input you need to
grow deeper in your faith. We would love you to feel at home enough that you can take part in
some of the wider range of church / community activities at HBC.
Contact: Hannah Mayo (Student Coordinator) hbcstudents@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 0191 265 7044 (Office)
Email: heatonbaptist@btconnect.com
Website: www.heatonbaptist.org
Westgate Road Baptist Church
Location: Westgate Road (down the hill from the General Hospital)
Service times: Sunday: 10.30am & 6.30pm
Brief description: Westgate is a friendly, family church in the West End of Newcastle. We
welcome people of all ages and nationalities to our services each Sunday. The church is open and
used every day as a space for prayer and for a variety of activities throughout the week. Our main
services are on Sunday mornings and evenings, when we meet to worship God and learn about
Him through the Bible. We also meet together midweek for prayer, Bible study or simply to enjoy
being together. Our outreach and work in the community, offers activities and support for children,
families and older people in the surrounding area.
Contact: Revd Paul Merton
Tel: 0191 272 0647
Email: info@westgatebaptist.org.uk
Website: www.westgatebaptist.org.uk
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
Newcastle Quaker Meeting House
Location: West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4ES
Service times: Sundays: 10.30am
Brief description: The Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, began in seventeenth century
England as a reaction to aspects of the established Christian church. We have no written creed,
holding faith to be a matter for the individual, but we seek the truth within ourselves, and the good
in everyone.
We make no distinction between clergy and laity, all being free to share in our silence-based
worship, in ministry, in pastoral care and in contributing to the community. Quakers are widely
known for their commitment to peace and justice, and for their relief work.
Tel: 0191 281 2924
Email: qmh1652@aol.com
Website: www.quakers-in-newcastle.org.uk
EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCHES
St George & St Athanasius’ Cathedral (Egyptian Coptic)
Location: Brighton Grove, Arthur’s Hill
Service times: Sundays: 9.30am
Contact: Fr Karas Anba Bishoy
Tel: 0191 289 4047 or 07970 664993
Email: karasbishoy@hotmail.com
St Anthony the Great (Greek Orthodox)
Location: St Andrew’s Church, Newgate Street, City Centre
Service times: Sundays: 1.00pm (2nd Sunday only)
Brief Description: The Greek Orthodox Church of St Anthony the Great, established in the mid
1960s, holds its monthly service within the Parish Church of St Andrew the Great (next to the Gate
and China Town). The service, which takes place every 2nd Sunday of each month at 11am, is both
in Greek and English. There are also two more services on the Friday and Saturday of Holy Week
(Megali Paraskevi [Epitafios] & Savvato [Anastasi]). These services typically take place around
7pm, with the exact times announced closer to Easter. The services are a great opportunity for
Orthodox students and young professionals to come together socially and get to know the rest of
the community.
Contact: Savina Iliadou
Tel: 07909886995
Email: savina.ilianou@ntlp.org.uk
INDEPENDENT CHURCHES
City Church
Location: CastleGate, Melbourne Street, City Centre (2 minute walk from Manors Metro station)
Service times: Sundays: 10:30am - 12:15pm
Brief Description: City Church is a large, city centre church family from many nations. We meet
every Sunday in a very informal and relaxed environment, and love to worship God, receive and
exercise His gifts by the Holy Spirit. We highly value the Bible, and study and teach it as God's
truth and guide for our lives. We also meet during the week in 'city groups' in homes across the
city, where we have another chance to enjoy God together and build strong, lasting friendships.
City Church has a thriving student work and we warmly encourage our students to be fully involved
in the life of the church. We love having fun and seeing God changing the lives of people seeking
Him.
Contact: Rory McDonald (Student Worker)
Tel: 0191 233 2288 (Office)
Email: office@city-church.co.uk
Website: www.city-church.co.uk
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)
Location: St James’s MCC, Northumberland Road (on City Campus)
Service times: Sundays: 6.30pm
Brief Description: "MCC Newcastle is the place where you can "Be yourself. Find Meaning. Know
God". We are a diverse and vibrant congregation, part of a worldwide Christian denomination that
was founded in, and reaches beyond the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities.
Our Sunday worship service reflects the wide range of Christian traditions that people in the
congregation come from. You can catch up with Sunday sermons on the website. We also offer
socials, Bible studies, opportunities for social action and much more. Follow us on Facebook."
Contact: Revd Cecilia Eggleston (Pastor)
Tel: 07770 543407
Email: contact@mccnewcastle.org.uk
Website: www.mccnewcastle.org.uk
International Harvest Church
Location: Stanhope Street, City Centre (near St James’ Park)
Service times:
Sundays: 10:30am
Brief description: Being part of Harvest is more than just meeting on a Sunday morning. Our
vision is to see the city full of people who know Jesus. We aim to do this through mini-communities
(called Cells) where we share the good news about Jesus with our friends. Cells meet everywhere
in the city, including on campus, in halls, houses, schools or offices. God has called us to be a
worshipping generation, celebrating who he is and what he’s done for us at the cross. This is the
best party in town. Expect inspirational preaching of the Bible, passionate worship and miracles.
On Sunday morning the whole church meets to worship God together and receive vision and faith
from hearing God’s Word taught. If you want to be part of a church which, as the Blues Brothers
said, is “on a mission from God” then you want to be at the Harvest.
Contact: Clive and Sally Harding
Tel: 0191 273 9272
Email: office@ihc12.net
Website: www.ihc12.net
Elim Pentecostal Church
Location: Heaton Road (corner of Tynemouth Road), NE6 1SD
Service times: Sundays: 9.30am, 11.15am & 6.00pm
Brief description: We'd love you to share your university journey with us here at Elim Church! Our
desire is that you truly discover God's plan for your life and what better way than planting yourself
in a local church? Here at Elim we're building a relevant and 21st century church where you can
flourish in your faith. You'll enjoy the great music, be inspired by the teaching, and have the
opportunity to connect with other like-minded people.
Contact: Pastor Alex Morgan (Youth & Young Adults Pastor)
Tel: 0191 224 2422
Email: info@yourchurch.info
Website: www.yourchurch.info
Newcastle Reformed Evangelical Church
Location: Hoylake Avenue, Benton, NE7 7UN (5 min. walk from Coach Lane Campus)
Service times:
Sundays: 10.30am Morning Service
6.00pm Evening Service
Contact: Dan Peters
Tel: 0191 266 2422 / 0191 268 0766
Email: danpeters1922@btinternet.com
Website: www.nrechurch.co.uk
Life Transformation Church
Location: Havelock Place (off Somerset Place), Elswick Road
Service times:
Sundays: 10.00am Worship Service
Tuesdays: 7.00pm Bible Study
Fridays: 7.00pm Prayer & Revival Service
Brief description: Life Transformation is a vibrant group of ordinary people doing extra-ordinary
things for God. We believe the gospel is the power of God unto salvation for mankind, changing
lives today and raising winners. We hope you will visit us whether you are looking for a Church to
join or just thinking about Christianity. There is a place for you to occupy even in our community
outreaches and other sections of our ministry.
Contact: Dr Julius Fashinu
Email: pastor@lifetransformationministries-newcastle.org
Website: lifetransformationministries-newcastle.org
The Redeemed Christian Church of God – Solution Assembly
Location: Unit 2B Stepney Lane, Off New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6PN
Service Times:
Sundays: 11.00am Celebration Service
Tuesday:
6.00pm Prayer Meeting
Wednesday: 7.00pm Bible Study
Last Friday: 10.00pm Monthly Prayer Vigil
Brief Description: RCCG Solution Assembly Newcastle is one of the parishes of the fastest
growing Pentecostal church in the world with over 6,000 parishes around the globe. We at Solution
Assembly are one big family bound together with love of Christ and enthusiasm to praise and
worship God, and to spread this love to our communities. We demonstrate the love of Christ in
everything we do and we invite you to come and share of this love. Our goal is to raise heaven
focused people, transformed through the knowledge and power of God’s word, to impact our
generation for Christ and become solution providers to every challenge and problem besetting this
generation through the power of God. All are welcome and we believe you will be awesomely
blessed worshipping God with us.
Contact: Pastor David Adetola Odumade
Tel: 0191 271 5522 or 07702 189530
Email: info@rccgsolutionassembly.org
Website: www.rccgsolutionassembly.org
Bethshan Church
Location: Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre, Newbridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8BS
Service Times:
Sunday:
10.30am
Contact: Student Leaders Simon and Zoe Robertson – 07951906518
Christ Church Newcastle
Location: The Peoples Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5QF (Heaton)
Service Times:
Sunday:
10.30am (Heaton) and 5.00pm (Fenham)
Tel: Hugo Charteris – 0191 209 2508
Email: hugo@charteris.org.uk
Gateshead Presbyterian Church (GPC)
Location: Lobley Hill Community Centre, 47 Scafell Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LS
Service times:
Sunday:
10.30am and 6.00pm
Tel: Benjamin Wontrop 07939071404
Email: bwontrop@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gatesheadpres.org.uk
Hope City Church
Location: Centre for Life (Conferencing), NE1 4EP
Service Times: 10 for 10:30
Contact: Lance Gordon lance.gordon@hopecity.co.uk / Becky Gordon
becky.gordon@hopecity.co.uk
Website: www.hopecitychurch.tv
Newcastle Christian Life Centre (NCLC)
Location: Heaton Road Methodist Church, NE6 5JX
Service Times:
Sunday:
3pm & 5.30pm
Brief description: “This church is based on God’s word and lives to worship him. Its message is
clear and impacting; its worship touches the heart of heaven and changes lives on earth.”
Tel: Sonia Daniel – 07956437043
Regent Chapel Christian Fellowship
Location: Regent Farm Road, North Gosforth (Near Regent Centre Metro), NE3 3HD
Service Times:
Sunday:
11.15am & 6.30pm
Tel: Andy Gibson (Elder) – 0191 2844967
Email: andy.regent@talktalk.net
The House
Location: The Basement, 9-11 Carliol Square
Service Times:
Sunday:
10.30am
http://www.thehousenewcastle.org/
Brief Description: The House is a non-denominational church with several students. We’re a
community of people living to wholeheartedly follow Jesus, learning what it means to genuinely
love God, each other and the world around us. On Sunday you can expect a time of contemporary
worship, studying the scriptures, loads of fellowship and good coffee. We also have several other
corporate and small group gatherings throughout the week, including a student ministry focused on
equipping students in knowing the bible, communing with God and sharing Jesus with the people
around them.
Tel: 0191 241 1534
Tyneside Vineyard
Location: 85 City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AQ (We are the blue and white building, just
down from the Salvation Army building, next door to Aerial House)
Service Times:
Sunday:
10.30am and 7:30pm
Brief Description: Tyneside Vineyard is a diverse group of people with a focus on serving God as
well as outreach missionaries such as storehouses (a charity working with homeless people in
Newcastle.) We have a passion to see people grow in relationship with Jesus and train, equip and
release people to serve and impact the wider world.
Email: students@tynesidevineyard.org.uk
Phone: 0191 475 0955
Welbeck Road Evangelical Church
Location: Corner of Welbeck Road and Allendale Road, Byker, NE6 2HU
Service Times:
Sunday:
10.30am & 6pm
Email: info@welbeckroadchurch.org.uk
Winners Chapel International, Newcastle
Location: unit 22, West 15 Whickham view, Ne15 6UN
Meetings: Wednesday’s Holy Communion (6pm – 7.30pm) and Sunday worship (10am – 12.noon)
The church is a branch of a charitable organisation called Living Faith Church Worldwide (also
known as) World Mission Agency registered in England & Wales. It is interdenominational and on
divine mission to demonstrate practical Christianity by showing the love of Christ to people in this
community and beyond. The church is passionately interested in extending a hand of fellowship to
international students on arrival to a new place that is not familiar to them. The church aims at
assisting newcomers in the area of spiritual and pastoral support for those who may need such
from time to time. The church also have a package for orientation and signposting new students
around the Newcastle environment that will help them settle down quickly for their studies.
Contacts:
Phone: 07706544415,
email: newcastle@winners-chapel.org.uk
Transport (bus 38, 30 and 31)