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150th Anniversary of St. Simon’s Christian Ministry in Simonside On Sunday 26th December we celebrated 150 years of ministry and mission with a fantastic parish service at St. Simon's with Revd Canon David Kennedy and Revd Andrew McAllister with wonderful Civic Support from His Majesty’s Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, Colonel Ann Clouston, The Mayoress of South Tyneside, and our local councillors.

Time to Stay and Play with our Spring Holiday Clubs

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We are pleased to be able to offer two fun sessions inspired by 'Matilda' over the school holidays in partnership with South Tyneside Council and Stagecoach Performing Arts - South Tyneside and Gateshead.

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Lent in Jarrow and Simonside - #DustAndGlory

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Join us for our regular services through Lent and for additional services and spaces to experience Lent in a different way.

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Bright and Colourful Angel Wings tell a story of our Parish

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What began as a craft activity during October Half Term quickly blossomed into something connecting differnent parts of church life. Feathers ... or enough feathers to construct a set of Angel Wings in time for Christmas.

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Can you help us to find our sheep?

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One of the Jarrow and Simonside shepherds wants to go and see baby Jesus, but he can’t find his sheep! He knows that he went to the local shops – will you help him find his missing sheep?

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