Messy Church

Monthly. Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 15 Aug 2026
St Nicholas Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery
Hedworth Lane Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JA, United Kingdom

Messy Church is a fun packed, family gathering, a place where everyone can come and explore faith through storytelling, art and craft, games and music. Every month there are new activities to help us think about living our lives with Jesus. Messy Church is aimed particularly at families children of nursery and primary school age, but everyone is very welcome. Each gathering ends with food for the children and a cuppa and cake for the adults. The sessions are completely free but donations are gratefully received. Come and be part of our big Messy Church Family!

St Nicholas Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery

Welcome to St Nicholas, Hedworth Lane in Boldon Colliery, home to Grace Church and Messy Church in the Boldons. We're an open and inclusive community, worshiping from the beautiful church building in the midst of Boldon Colliery. We want to share the love of Jesus that we know in our lives with those in our community. 

Grace Church is a brand new church family, people of all ages gathering together to get to know Jesus, explore faith and do life together. It's a space where everyone is welcomed to come as they are and spend time together with God. If you're exploring, wondering, questioning or returning, you are welcome here! It's family friendly too.

Messy Church in the Boldons, is particularly aimed at younger people and meets monthly. Every gathering is packed full of songs and stories, craft and fun, and food and prayer. There's also Little Angels our stay and play toddler group, which meets every Thursday morning in term time. 

If we can help in any way please don't hesitate to make contact, either in person at any time that the building is open, or by telephone or email.

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The Reverend Paul Barker

The Rectory
13 Rectory Green
West Boldon

NE36 0QD
0191 536 7705
07570 867 047

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Messy Church

Monthly. Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 15 Aug 2026
St Nicholas Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery
Hedworth Lane Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JA, United Kingdom

Messy Church is a fun packed, family gathering, a place where everyone can come and explore faith through storytelling, art and craft, games and music. Every month there are new activities to help us think about living our lives with Jesus. Messy Church is aimed particularly at families children of nursery and primary school age, but everyone is very welcome. Each gathering ends with food for the children and a cuppa and cake for the adults. The sessions are completely free but donations are gratefully received. Come and be part of our big Messy Church Family!

Safeguarding

The Benefice of The Boldons is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Nicholas, West Boldon please contact either:

- the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Carol Robson, by telephone on 07910 213 061
- the Minister, Reverend Paul Barker, by telephone on 0191 536 7705

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller - she can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Telephone: 07968 034075

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.

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