Christ Church, New Seaham

Welcome to Christ Church, New Seaham!

As a church we serve the needs of the New Seaham community. Our vision pathway is to Belong - Believe - Become - Bless

We're an inclusive and friendly Church where everyone will find a warm welcome... we're all about building family, serving community and supporting people to thrive and flourish in their Christian faith.

OUR SERVICES:

10am Sundays - Communion Service in Church, start with a cuppa, enjoy uplifting worship, encouragement, teaching and communion.  The last Sunday in each month join us for our more relaxed 'Growing Together' Service.

6.30pm Sundays - 'Cafe Church'  in our Church Hall, a safe place to explore faith always with a cuppa with cake!   Currently screening episodes of 'The Chosen', bringing the life of Jesus & those who met him to life in a fresh relatable way.  1st  Sunday of the month relax with Christian Meditation -  last Sunday of the month enjoy our reflective Communion service

11.30am Tuesdays & Thursdays  - a short Communion service in the Prayer Room of our Church Hall held during The Well Community Hub - stay afterwards for a light lunch and cuppa (pay-as-you-feel). 

CHILDREN:

2nd Sunday morning every month - Kids@ChristChurch - in the Church Hall during the 10am service as our team grows we plan to offer this weekly.

Seasonal events at Christmas, Easter, Summer and Autumn.

PRAYER:

9.30am Wednesdays - Morning Prayer in Church

Team prayer takes place with the team at 9.30am every Tuesday and Thursday.

COMMUNITY:

10am-1pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays - Community hub, 'The Well', offering pay-as-you-feel refreshments, table-top activities, free groceries at our People's Pantry and monthly visits from a range of community partner organisations.  Thursdays we also offer The Well with Church Mice play cafe - the same provision as Tuesdays with the addition of a dedicated FREE safe play area for 0-3 year olds and their carers.

DISCIPLESHIP:

Tuesdays weekly, 6pm, Church Hall - Believe & Become - discipleship group - exploring how we can grow into our full potential.

Thursdays weekly, 6pm, 23rd April, Church Hall - Anchored - relaxed Bible Study group for those wanting to go a little deeper into scripture.

2nd Saturday of the month, 10am, Church Hall - Women's Breakfast - coffee in one hand, scripture in the other - blending flaky pastries and creative scrap journalling.

Last Saturday of the month, 10am, Church Hall - Men's Breakfast, faith discussions over a cooked breakfast.

BAPTISMS:

For Baptism/Christening enquiries please attend a Sunday service and speak to Rev'd Anita afterwards over refreshments.

WEDDINGS & FUNERALS:

For Wedding and funeral enquiries please contact Rev'd Anita directly on [email protected]

The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church New Seaham is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and can be found on the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to Christ Church New Seaham please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Debbie Finkel by email [email protected].

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Beth Miller – who can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

email: [email protected] or [email protected]

mobile: 07968 034075

or concern can be raised with the local Police on 0345 606 0365 or Durham County Council – Children and Adult Services - First Contact - on 03000 267 979.

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Get in touch

Rev'd Anita Burke

Rev'd Anita
07984070085
What's on

Morning Prayer

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at for 30 mins
Christ Church, New Seaham
Station Road New Seaham Sunderland, SR7 0BH, United Kingdom

Tuesdays & Thursday 9.30am - Ministry Team Prayer in the Church Hall
Wednesdays 9.30am - Morning Prayer open to all in Church (during cold weather this takes place in the Church Hall).
At Christ Church we prioritise prayer. Our aim is to encourage and enable prayer in an accessible, safe and welcoming environment - connecting with God and with each other - to strengthen and grow our faith together.

Tuesday and Wednesday Prayers are weekly commencing 9.30am. Fridays are fortnightly commencing 10am.

News

Welcome to the new Bishop of Durham Designate!

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On the day the new Bishop of Durham was announced we hosted a celebratory visit!

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Safeguarding

Christ Church, New Seaham is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are 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 Durham’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 [Debbie Finkel, [email protected], or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Mrs. Beth Miller, on 07968 034075, email [email protected] or [email protected].
You can also write to her at Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY.
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.