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 and 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.
10-11.30am - Thursdays (term time), Church Mice Toddlers (0-3yrs olds)
Seasonal events at Christmas, Easter, Summer and autumn.
PRAYER:
9.30am Wednesdays - Morning Prayer in Church
10am Fridays - every fortnight, Prayer Walk in the local community (paused during winter months).
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.
DISCIPLESHIP:
6pm, Tuesdays, we host our discipleship group (Believe & Become) in the Church Hall.
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.
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.
