Wednesdays 3-5 p.m. for Years 6-9. Drop in to the church halls on your way home from school for games, Lego, craft, prayer space, tuck shop ...

At our mid-week Communion, we use the contemporary-language form of service found in Common Worship. This is a 'said' service, without music or hymns. Refreshments are served after the service, in the church hall.

Our playgroup for preschoolers and their parents or carers. Thursdays (term-time only) 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. in the Haver Hall. £2/child or £3 for two children, refreshments provided for children and their adults. Contact Goldie Storey [email protected] or 07806781753

Scouting for ages 6-8

Scouting for ages 8 - 10 1/2

55th Sunderland Scouts, for ages 10 1/2 - 14

At our 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion, we use the traditional-language form of service found in the Book of Common Prayer. This is a 'said' service, with no music or hymns.

At our 10.30 a.m. service, lasting about an-hour-and-a-quarter, we use the contemporary-language form of services found in Common Worship. This is the service with the largest congregation. On the first, third, and fourth Sunday of the month this is a service of Holy Communion (also known as the Eucharist, Breaking of Bread, or Mass). On the second and fifth Sundays, our service is one of Morning Prayer (Communion is still available on these Sundays, at 8.00 a.m. only). We sing hymns, hear a sermon and think about how we might respond, and pray for our parish and the world. At present there are no children's groups, but children of all ages are welcomed. Refreshments are served after the service, in the church hall.

Come along and join in an 'instant' Nativity - that is, no rehearsals. Come dressed as your favourite character - let's see how many Mary's there will be - and let the Narrator lead you through the age-old story. This service will take place in our (lovely warm) church hall. There'll be carols to sing, and fun to be had in this not-to-be-missed element of the build-up to Christmas.

Not-to-be-missed, our annual Carol service is a chance to join with friends in singing well-loved Christmas carols (and perhaps hearing some taht are new to you) and hearing again the story of Jesus' birth. This event will take place in the church, so wrap up warm. Hot drinks and refreshments will be served at the end. No need to book, entry free (with the opportunity to make a voluntary donation).
Carols include:
Once in royal David's city
O little town of Bethlehem
O come, all ye faithful
See amid the winter's snow
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Angels from the realms of glory
Hark the herald angels sing

Join us in praying for the parish, Tuesday mornings, 7.30 a.m. - 8.00 a.m.

Girl-guiding for ages 4-7

Girl-guiding for ages 7-10

The church will be open 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Come and pray, with guided prompts, in the main space. Or bring your question about faith to 'ask a vicar' in conversation in the Lady Chapel.

Messy Church at St Nicholas takes place once a month (as advertised, usually on the third or fourth Sunday afternoon) 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Messy Church is for everyone, but in particular for families of Primary school-aged children. We enjoy crafts and activities relating to a story from the Bible, have fun together, pray together, and end with sharing a picnic.

For many local families, the crib service on the afternoon of Christmas Eve really does mark the arrival of Christmas. Come along and help build up the crib, character by character, as we tell again the story of Jesus' birth. There'll be carols to sing, and refreshments at the end. This event takes place in the church, so wrap up warm!

The most magical night of the year! Join us for our Midnight service (starts 11.30 p.m.) that tips over into Christmas morning. This is always a wonderful occasion, and a very traditional element of celebrating Christmas. Come and sing carols beneath the lights strung across the darkened span of the church; hear again the Christmas story being told; and come up to receive Communion or a blessing this Christmas. This service takes place in the church, so wrap up warm!