Benwell & Scotswood Team Parish

Welcome! We are four churches that make up the Parish of Benwell & Scotswood in the West-end of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

We believe that Jesus calls us to keep two commandments – to love God and to love our neighbour as ourselves. We hope that this love informs everything we do.

Join us in church every Sunday morning at 11am and at other times and locations around the parish. 

Check our website for up to date news and events benwellscotswood.com

What's on

Holy Communion at St John's

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John's Benwell Village
Address
Benwell Village Old Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6NW, United Kingdom

Every Sunday at 9.30am (except when there is a team service)

St John's Benwell Village, Ferguson's Lane, NE15 6NW
(Next to Green Tree Nursery)

St John's is a community where all are welcome and many have found friendship and a home. We are well known for our social activities.

If you need assistance or have any questions feel free to ask us on the day or contact us anytime.

Features of the service:
Holy Communion
Children's corner with activities available.
Refreshments after the service.
Mixture of traditional organ music and a music group.
Gluten free bread available.
Many opportunities for involvement in the service.

Liturgy:
Common Worship (Order 1, eucharistic prayer E).
Liturgical seasons and principal feasts are observed.

Asylum seeker and refugee support

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday at for 6 hours
Venue
St James' Benwell
Address
Benwell Lane Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RR, United Kingdom
Venerable Bede West Road
Address
West Road (corner of Benwell Grove) Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AP, United Kingdom

We are your community and are here to help anyone.
When we are open you are always welcome here. There are various activities and volunteering opportunities throughout the week. Father Chris and other volunteers will try to help you with immigration issues, wellbeing, and signposting you to other services in the community when possible. We may not always have the solution but we do promise to do all we can!

Foodbank volunteers can also help you with food, benefits payments, and other issues.

We also have:
Volunteering opportunities
Free Wifi
Tea and coffee
Conversation & spiritual support
Social time
Time for peace and quiet

Contact: Fr Chris 07792267223

Please note - opening times are a guideline and vary from week to week.

Hub service (Parish Eucharist)

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St James' Benwell
Address
Benwell Lane Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RR, United Kingdom
Venerable Bede West Road
Address
West Road (corner of Benwell Grove) Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AP, United Kingdom

Please note:
During Summer months (April to October) the hub service meets at St James Benwell.
During winter months (October to April), the hub service meets at the Venerable Bede.

You are welcome whether you know what you believe or not, or are just curious. Join us for Communion, Eucharist, Lord's Supper, Mass… whatever you call it, this is the heart of our community life.

We are lucky to have many members from many backgrounds and countries, we especially have many Persian members so all our services are translated into Farsi.

Liturgical details:
Common Worship Order One (Ordinarily Eucharistic Prayer E)
Seasons and feasts are observed.
Vestments are worn.
Altar servers (crucifer and acolytes).
Farsi translation of liturgy is projected on a screen. The sermon is live translated.
Primary hymn book: Ancient and Modern

Our locations

Safeguarding

The parish of Benwell and Scotswood Team is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

Contact us and read our safeguarding policy here.