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 and serving community.
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! First Sunday of the month relax with Christian Meditation - last Sunday of the month enjoy our reflective Communion service,
11.30am Tuesdays - 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-2pm, Tuesdays - Community hub, 'The Well', offering pay-as-you-feel refreshments, various table-top activities, free groceries at our People's Pantry and monthly visits from a range of community partner organisations.
From 12th Feb 2026 - Community hub,'The Well with Church Mice pay cafe'. Offering the same provision as Tuesdays with the addition of a dedicated safe play area for 0-3 year olds and their carers.
DISCIPLESHIP:
Tuesdays weekly, 6pm, Church Hall - discipleship group (Believe & Become) in the Church Hall.
Saturdays monthly, 10am, Church Hall - Men's Saturday Breakfast, commencing 28th Feb 2026.
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.