St James' Benwell

Welcome! St James’ is your Church of England church in the heart of Benwell. St James was built in 1833 and has been serving the West-end of Newcastle ever since. 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.

Also... Something Wonderful is happening in Benwell!

Something Wonderful is a project based at St James Church Benwell that aims to strengthen the local community, whatever their background or belief. We have named it ‘Something Wonderful’ as we want to do just that – continue to be a place run by and for the community where you can encounter/eat/learn/create/do/be something wonderful.

See our website for up to date news: benwellscotswood.com

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The Revd David Kirkwood (Team Rector) or The Revd Christopher Minchin (Team Vicar for Mission)

St James' Church
Benwell Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 6RS
0191 273 5356

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Private prayer and visiting the church

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at for 6 hours
St James' Benwell
Benwell Lane Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RR, United Kingdom

Whenever the church is open you are most welcome to come in for quiet and prayer, to talk to our clergy or volunteers, or just to look around at the building and read about our history. Please feel free to come up to the high altar and take a seat wherever you like.

If you would like help with anything, someone to speak to, or someone to pray with you, then please do not feel embarrassed to ask the clergy or volunteers.

Please note, we try to keep the church open as often as possible, but it isn't always possible to do this every day.

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