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

Morning Prayer at Venerable Bede

Occurring
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at for 30 mins
Venue
Venerable Bede West Road
Address
West Road (corner of Benwell Grove) Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8AP, United Kingdom

The clergy meet publicly for a short service of prayer morning prayer as often as possible. Anyone is welcome to join them for this special practice to start every day.

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

Features of the service:
Lasting approximately 20mins
Includes scripture readings, psalms, and prayers for each day.

Liturgy:
We follow Common Worship Morning Prayer.
Liturgical seasons and feasts are observed.

Pathways welfare support

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 3 hours
Venue
St James' Benwell
Address
Benwell Lane Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RR, United Kingdom

Pathways is a project of Newcastle Foodbank that takes place every Wednesday at St James. You can attend for foodbank vouchers and fuel support, along with help from many organisations including healthcare, housing, safeguarding, asylum and more.

If you need help with anything, don't worry, that's what we are here for!

To receive a food voucher a volunteer will take some basic details to help identify your needs:
If you can, please bring:
Proof of Address
Photo ID
Proof of benefits (if relevant)
Proof of other members of your household

Once you have a voucher you can exchange this for a food parcel at:

Venerable Bede Church, West Road, NE4 8AP
Monday & Thursday 10am - 1pm

Foodbank Centre, Benwell Lane NE15 6LX
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 1pm

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.

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.