Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue Address
St James, Church Lane Riding Mill Northumberland, NE44 6AT, United Kingdom
We gather on this longest night of the year, to acknowledge that during the Christmas and New Year season, some of us may not feel up to 'smile because it's Christmas' this year. Perhaps we are experiencing pain and sadness because of our life’s circumstances. Grief, loss, serious illness, financial troubles, family dysfunction – all can be magnified at this time of year and make us feel very alone. Yet, we don’t have to be alone in our darkness tonight. We are here together. And we can honestly be here, for God has promised to welcome us just as we are.

Our service this evening will consist of readings, music, prayer, and the symbols of light and darkness. We have intentionally designed it so that nothing is required of you; participate according to your own comfort level.

May you be refreshed and strengthened though this service. May it help you find comfort and peace.

Rev'd Diana

St James

Welcome to St James's Church in Riding Mill.

Join us to worship and share community together!

A warm welcome to the Parish Church of St James, Riding Mill; on the banks of the beautiful River Tyne in Northumberland where the Roman Dere Street crosses to link Hadrian’s Wall with the lands further South.

As beautiful and distinctive though our building is, a church is about far more than the mellow stone and vibrant stained glass of the tourist picture. It’s about weaving nets of relationship – how Christians in this place worship and serve God; how we serve our community; and how we try to put our money where our mouths are in terms of living out our faith as Jesus taught.

We believe in inclusive church – so we strive to be a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.

We believe, too, in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.

Like most churches we are very much a work in progress, and we are always learning. Like most churches we make mistakes and have our faults and foibles (for we are too human by half). Through it all, we want to be a church worthy of its founder and so we keep trying, for Jesus’ sake.

There may be many reasons why you are looking at our website. Perhaps you are looking for somewhere to arrange a baptism (christening) or a wedding? Or find out how to deal with a death. Perhaps you or someone you know needs prayer? Perhaps you want to find a place to worship and feel at home, or perhaps you want to find out more about what it means to be a Christian today?

Whether you are looking for help, worship, history or salvation these pages should give you a good start. But there is no substitute for the real thing – so get in touch, or just drop in to a service or event.

We look forward to seeing you!

Rev’d Diana

Get in touch

Rev'd Diana Johnson

The Vicarage
Riding Mill
Northumberland
NE44 6AT

NE44 6AT
Priest in Charge
01434 682 768

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"Blue Christmas" - The Longest Night Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James
Address
St James, Church Lane Riding Mill Northumberland, NE44 6AT, United Kingdom

We gather on this longest night of the year, to acknowledge that during the Christmas and New Year season, some of us may not feel up to 'smile because it's Christmas' this year. Perhaps we are experiencing pain and sadness because of our life’s circumstances. Grief, loss, serious illness, financial troubles, family dysfunction – all can be magnified at this time of year and make us feel very alone. Yet, we don’t have to be alone in our darkness tonight. We are here together. And we can honestly be here, for God has promised to welcome us just as we are.

Our service this evening will consist of readings, music, prayer, and the symbols of light and darkness. We have intentionally designed it so that nothing is required of you; participate according to your own comfort level.

May you be refreshed and strengthened though this service. May it help you find comfort and peace.

Rev'd Diana

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

Safeguarding

Our parish of St. James, Riding Mill is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor at the link below. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Safeguarding information and contacts

St James Charity No. 625056