We have our Communion (Eucharist) service each Sunday of the month at 11am (except the 4th.) All Christians who normally take Eucharist in their own church are welcome to take Communion in ours. The 4th Sunday of the month is our Cafe Church service which does not feature Communion but does have lots of cake and chat! As we are now in vacancy this service may, very occasionally, be a Service of the Word with no Communion. Please send us a message if you would like to check before making a special journey.

The 2025 Village Carol Service will be held on Monday 15th December at 6.30pm. We encourage you to come early as this is our most popular service of the year!

This year the Village School (https://westraintonprimary.durham.sch.uk/) will be featured again and, with luck, we will again be treated to a performance on the hand-bells.

We will also be joined by West Rainton Youth Group, part of Durham Area Youth.

The carol service itself follows the traditional path of the nativity with well-know carols, and is followed by mulled wine and mince pies. We will also be accepting donations of food for Durham Foodbank. The collection at this service is also for Durham Foodbank.

We look forward to seeing both village residents and visitors to this great celebration of the birth of our Lord!

We will be having a special communion service on Christmas Day at 10am. This small and reverent service is greatly valued by all Christians and those who would like to acknowledge the importance of the Christmas message in their lives.

Held on the 4th Sunday of each month (except December and Feast days) Café Church features coffee/ tea and cake in abundant quantities! Ideal for families it usually has a theme, not too challenging, laughter, a decent song and the Lord's Prayer. Lots of local residents come to Café Church every month for the relaxed atmosphere and chat. Our door is wide enough for electric scooters, prams, walkers and well behaved dogs.