Facilities and features
Accessibility
We have a permanent ramp to the north door of the church (access via the lychgate) and there is a portable ramp for the south door.
The Church Hall has a permanent ramp to the rear of the building.
Please ask those serving refreshments.
Large print hymn books are available upon request.
Available in the Church Hall
Our Building
St Mary's Church is a Grade II listed building.
We have many stained glass windows. There are some with coloured glass showing people from the Bible or stories. Our logo is taken from the windows down the side of the church.
Toilets are available in the church hall.
Music and Worship
We have a set of 6 bells, which can be booked for weddings or be rung during bell ringing tours.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Mothers' Union meet once a month. Please contact us for more information.
Help for Visitors
Church is open from 9.30 before the 10am service each Sunday,
Other Features
We are working to become a Fairtrade Church. We use Fairtrade, tea, coffee and sugar during refreshments.
We have a collection trolley at the back of church for donations, which are regularly taken to Gateshead Foodbank by church volunteers.
The words for the 10am Sunday service are projected onto a screen.
We achieved our Bronze Eco Church award in December 2022 and have started working towards our Silver award.