St James' Benwell

Welcome! St James’ is your Church of England church in the heart of Benwell. St James was built in 1833 and has been serving the West-end of Newcastle ever since. We believe that Jesus calls us to keep two commandments – to love God and to love our neighbour as ourselves. We hope that this love informs everything we do.

Also... Something Wonderful is happening in Benwell!

Something Wonderful is a project based at St James Church Benwell that aims to strengthen the local community, whatever their background or belief. We have named it ‘Something Wonderful’ as we want to do just that – continue to be a place run by and for the community where you can encounter/eat/learn/create/do/be something wonderful.

See our website for up to date news: benwellscotswood.com

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The Revd David Kirkwood (Team Rector) or The Revd Christopher Minchin (Team Vicar for Mission)

St James' Church
Benwell Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 6RS
0191 273 5356

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What's on

Art Club

Every Tuesday and Thursday at for 4 hours
St James' Benwell
Benwell Lane Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RR, United Kingdom

Join our free art and craft sessions for all ages and backgrounds.

Supporting creativity, mental health, socialising, and learning more about yourself!

Run by St James artist in residence Artep Avordno, she will support you both with your own work and encourage experimentation and teach new techniques.

Occasionally the club also organises trips to local galleries and other cultural venues.

Tuesdays - 12pm to 4 pm
Thursdays - 10am to 3pm
(Please note, the art club takes a break during school holidays)

Tuesdays 12-4 and Thursdays 10-3.

More info
Our Team Parish