TALKING DONKEYS YOUTH GROUP

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Our Youth Group meets every Thursday at 6pm for an hour during Term Times. The age group is from 11-18.
We play games, make things for fundraising - like supplying donkeys and goats to the Ripple Effect Charity drink Hot Chocolate with all the trimmings and learn more about our faith along the way. We also get involved in environmental issues.

Weekly, Term time only

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

30 min said service with short sermon

Sung Eucharist

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Friendly Common Worship Communion Service followed by coffee.
Includes separate 'Junior Church' who join us at the 'Peace' and tell us what they have been doing.

Faith at Five

Occurring
Every First Sunday at
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

A short, informal service lasts 30 minutes. It is family friendly, includes 3 songs (one accompanied by percussion instruments) Bible reading, a short reflection and a craft activity.
We always have tea afterwards with cake and scones.

Monday afternoon Communion

Occurring
Every Monday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Suitable for the less physically fit as we sit throughout the service.
Always followed by refreshments and time for a chat

CARE & CRAFT

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Meets Monday weekly, apart from Bank Holiday Mondays. We meet immediately after the Monday Communion service which starts at 2pm. We start at 2.30pm. You are welcome to come to the service beforehand if you'd like to.
We have refreshments, celebrate everybody's birthdays, have a good old natter - and have even been known on occasion to knit, crochet etc But just come along for company, you don't need to be a crafter, despite the name! It's mostly over 60's but some are younger too.

Weekly, apart from Bank Holiday Mondays

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom
Church of the Good Shepherd Battle Hill
Address
Berwick Drive, Battle Hill Wallsend Newcastle upon Tyne, NE28 9ED, United Kingdom
St Paul
Address
George Street Willington Quay Wallsend, NE28 6SL, United Kingdom

These services are happening across the Willington Team in Holy Week

Maundy Thursday Communion and Footwashing

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Communion Service with hymns, the opportunity for having a foot or hand washed (as Jesus did for his disciples at the Last Supper) and opportunity for silent prayer after the main service is finished.

Morning Worship for Good Friday

Occurring
Friday 18 April 2025 at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Worship for Good Friday morning

Annual Celebration, date changes annually

Last Hour at the Cross

Occurring
Friday 18 April 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

A service of readings, reflections, prayers and hymns remembering the events of Good Friday

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Annual Celebration, date changes annually

Dawn Service

Occurring
Sunday 20 April 2025 at for 30 mins
Venue
Rising Sun Country Park
Address
Rising Sun Country Park, https://www.google.com/search?q=location+of+rising+sun+country+park&oq=location+of+rising+sun+country+park&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTg4ODFqMGoxNagCCLACAfEFA5iIWPtbPPDxBQOYiFj7Wzzw&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8, United Kingdom

First Celebration of Easter morning at the Rising Sun country park at the top of the hill as Dawn begins.
Meet at Good Shepherd church in the car park at 5.00am for service starting at 5.30am. Bonfire lit. Hymns, readings and prayers.
Followed by breakfast at Church of the Good Shepherd, Battle Hill

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Annual Celebration, date and time changes annually

Easter Communion

Occurring
Sunday 20 April 2025 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

First Communion of Easter at Church. Shorter service with no hymns.

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Annual Celebration, date changes annually

Easter Communion for Everyone

Occurring
Sunday 31 March 2024, Sunday 20 April 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Celebrating a joyous Easter with hymns, prayers, candles - Junior church for young people and refreshments and Easter Egg hunt afterwards.

Annual Celebration, date changes annually

Midnight Mass

Occurring
Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

First Christmas celebration with Communion taking us from Christmas Eve into Christmas morning.
Holy Communion and Christmas Carols, service lasts about 45 minutes

Annual Celebration

Carols By Candlelight

Occurring
Sunday 15 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Carol Singing and Readings in the lead up to Christmas by the magical light of candles.

Annual Celebration, date changes annually

Christingle

Occurring
Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Make your own Christingle,sing Carols, hear the Nativity story
and a message of hope and love. Suitable for everyone.

Annual Celebration, date changes annually

Christmas Morning Communion Celebration for ALL

Occurring
Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Celebrating the birth of the Christ Child with Christmas Carols, Communion,
Sharing about our presents and short talk. About 40 minutes.

Annual Celebration

Blue Christmas Service

Occurring
Sunday 08 December 2024, Sunday 08 December 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's in Howdon
Address
Churchill Street Howdon Wallsend, NE28 7TE, United Kingdom

Maybe you're not feeling cheery this year? Perhaps you've lost somebody close?
This service has Carols but is less boisterous than a usual Carol service.
You'll have the opportunity to add a blue bauble to our Christmas tree in remembrance of a loved one, or as a prayer.

Annual Celebration, date changes annually