Lent begins March 5th this year and we have two services for Ash Wednesday - 10 am at St. Simon;s and 7 pm here at St. Peter's. On Monday evenings in Lent we are hosting The Prayer Course at 7 pm (you can reserve a place via eventbrite here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-prayer-course-at-st-peters-jarrow-tickets-1236457911899).On Tuesday in Lent we are introducing SoulSpace - a quiet space for reflection following our Place of Welcome.You will also find more information on our Website here:https://www.parishofjarrowandsimonside.info/lent/And finally, St. Paul's church is open daily through Lent for personal prayer or to light a candle - or perhaps you just need a quiet corner. Church and Shop are open from 11 until 3 Monday to Saturday, and Sundays 2 until 3.30 (Winter Opening Hours).Everyone is Welcome
Are you knitting Christmas angels for us? If so, we hope to gather in angels by the end of November.We hope to gather all the angels in by the end of November.They can be donated at any of our #services across the parish or #KnitGroup at St. Peter’s (Tuesdays 2-4) or #CoffeeStop at St. John the Baptist's (Thursdays 9.30-11).If you would like to knit angels you will find a knitting pattern below alongside suggestions of #prayersforknitters who like to pray as they go.Thank you to all who have already returned Angels to us. They look amazing and will bring a smile to many faces at Christmas!#If you are reading this and would like to knit us a fe angels - there is a knitting pattern and prayers attached to this page, for people who like to pray as they go!Once again a huge thank you to everyone supporting this project.Revd Lesley (on behalf of the Knit Group)If you prefer to post your angels please send them to:St. Peter’s Church CentreYork AvenueJarrowNE32 5LP
This half term we are thinking puppets, painting and a range of new games together with space to make new friends. Families are always welcome at Places of Welcome. Open from 11 until 1 we are at:St. Peter's Church Centre, York Avenue Jarrow Tuesday 30th May andSt. john the Baptist's Community Hall, Nairn Street Thursday 1st June.PLUS bring your children to St. Paul's Church and pick up free colouring pages and crayons. St. Paul's Church is open Monday to Saturday 10.30 to 3.30 and Sundays 2-4.
