All are welcome at the Place of Welcome that happens each Tuesday in St Johns, you will be sure of a warm welcome, drinks, biscuits, cakes (often home made) and home made soup.
We have people who come early and share a coffee and a slice of cake, others who come and stay all morning and then those who come just for their lunch.
All are welcome to join us.
We now have 2 spaces set out for this as the kitchen can occasionally become too full - so if you are someone who wants a quieter space that is on offer as well.
On the last Tuesday of the month at 10.45am we have a time of prayer through our Celtic Worship service which happens in the other small room or in church - all are invited to come along or to stay in the kitchen or back room.
If you have not been along yet do pop in - Shirley and Veda will almost always be on hand to make you a cuppa and serve you cake and soup. Other members of the congregation are often there as well, joining in the conversations, lending an
ear to a problem or sorting out something in church. We often have a member of clergy there as well - so if a chat with them would be helpful just let them know.
If you know someone who is lonely, recently bereaved or just in need of a friend why not bring them along a few times

Join us for a regular service of Communion.

The youth group is held the second Sunday of every month and is for young people in year 6 and above from 5pm to 6.15pm. The meetings are usually held at St Albans church, but we do venture to attend events organised by “The Pulse” where we get the chance to meet up with other young people who attend other churches throughout the Durham Diocese.
What do we do? Well that varies from meeting to meeting usually it involves games, discussions,crafts and snacks (allergies are taken into account).
Comments from the young people “It’s great”. “They are funny” ……….not sure about that statement, but it is obviously a positive. “The activities are fun and thrilling for everyone”
Why not come along and find out? See details about our future meetings. Or if you want any more information contact me, Hazel via WhatsApp on 07467125803.