Bellingham: St Cuthbert

Horsley: Holy Trinity

Newcastle

“Built in the Neo-Norman style by John & Benjamin Green in 1844. The original pine furniture was replaced in 1895 with oak fittings in memory of the original patron, the 2nd Lord Redesdale. The organ gallery was added in 2000 and a fine organ was imported from the redundant Methodist Chapel in Tow Law, Co.Durham, and has been lovingly restored. There is a Roman altar in the porch.”

We regret that the church is closed at present for repair work. We anticipate reopening in February 2021, as there is no in-person public worship in the team area in January due to the pandemic. Everyone is welcome to join the zoom worship at 9.30 am each Sunday - for a link, including the option of phone, e-mail [email protected]

Otterburn: St John the Evangelist

Newcastle

We will not be gathering to worship during January, due to the current position in relation to the pandemic. Everyone is welcome to join the Zoom service at 9.30 am each week, with video and phone link - please e-mail [email protected] to be added to the news list and receive a link.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">St John's welcomes people to visit the church, to spend time in prayer and meditation. The church has re-opened for private prayer and can be accessed every day from about 9 - 5. We are now worshipping in the church on the first Sunday of the month again. We are particularly pleased when people choose to use St John's for their marriage service (up to 30 people at present), or to bring children for baptism. Look out on our Facebook page Redesdale Churches for up to date information, as well as the updates here. Contact: [email protected] or 01830 520212</span>

The parish of Otterburn: St John the Evangelist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Elsdon: St Cuthbert

Newcastle

Sadly, there will be no public in-person services in the team area during January, due to the pandemic. There will be a service by zoom (video or telephone link) every Sunday at 9.30 am to which everyone is warmly welcome. To receive a link, send and e-mail to [email protected]

The church building is open daily for private prayer and meditation - you are welcome to enjoy the peace of this beautiful building on any day (opening times approx 9 - 5). Hand sanitiser is provided. When permitted we worship in the church for Parish Communion on the second Sunday of the month at 11 am. Please bring a pen to sign in and wear a face covering. Seating is socially distanced, and the order of service will be on paper; offerings are placed on the plate as you enter; communion (in one kind) is offered.

We urgently need support to maintain the church building and to pay towards our share of the cost of ministry which supports the community at all times. You can donate on this page; by contactless giving or in the slot at the church; or by contacting Revd Elaine Ryder for the account details. Let us know if you wish your giving to be identified as supporting only the fabric and grounds or only the ministry, otherwise it will be available for use as needed.

The parish of Elsdon: St Cuthbert is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Corsenside All Saints

Newcastle

Byrness: St Francis

Newcastle

“Built in 1793 and consecrated three years later, St Francis church was at one time the smallest parish church in the diocese of Newcastle. The stained glass window, installed in the south wall in 1903 commemorates those of the community who died during the period of construction of the nearby Catcleugh Reservoir and was paid for by their fellow workers. It is reputedly the only such window to include the depiction of a narrow gauge railway.”

We apologise that it is not possible to go into the church at present because the floor on the north side is unsafe due to rot. We are working to raise the funds to do a 'like for like' restoration of the woodwork on that side, after which the church will reopen for private prayer. If you are able to contribute, so that we can begin to use the church again soon, and start to gather funds for the south side, which will need doing next, please contact Revd Elaine Ryder ([email protected]) for details of the account, or donate from this site and let us know it is for this work. Services are held by zoom for the team area, at 9.30 am each Sunday - e-mail Elaine if you would like a link to the service.

"The parish of Horsley with Byrness is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

St Aidan's Thorneyburn

Newcastle

Services cancelled but the Church remains open for visits and private prayer

Sadly the Christmas Outdoor Carol Service on 20 December and Christmas Day Communion have been cancelled but the Church remains open for visits and private prayer from now and throughout Christmas with a Prayer Tree in the porch that you are welcome to add your prayers to. The church is on the route of the Tarset Christmas Challenge where people have decorated their gardens or trees or made a tableaux visible from the road. You are welcome to take the carol sheets away and return at a later date, use the church to sing or pray in your bubbles.

.. and whatever you feel of below is appropriate

Online Services

There are also a number of online or Zoom Services that you can join if you want.

Zoom from St Cuthbert’s Bellingham, Communion @9:30 this Sunday and Christmas Morning, Carol Service for the Deanery by Zoom 24 December 6pm contact Elaine Ryder 01830 520212 [email protected]

Worship from Newcastle Cathedral https://www.youtube.com/<wbr></wbr>channel/UC5hi-<wbr></wbr>CaPDpKqEE6c03N99LQ/videos

Comfort and Joy reflections 25 Dec – 2 Jan: www.churchofengland.org/<wbr></wbr>comfortandjoy

Carols from Kings https://youtu.be/RVguSWYwSsA

By Phone (free number): Daily Hope 0800 8048044, every day

Our Church Building is open for private prayer. Please observe safe social distance guidelines. In line with Government guidance face masks/coverings must be worn.

For any support you need and for prayer requests please contact our Churchwarden (contact details below).

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength . . Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”

We have set up a telephone tree to keep in contact and have details of essential services for home delivery. We also can arrange to shop for you. Contact Caroline Waitt Churchwarden 01434 240210 [email protected] or visit Tarset Community Website for mailings.

For latest information follow us on Facebook NORTH TYNE CHURCHES and on Twitter @StPetersNE48. Here are prayers suggested by the Church of England:

https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-liturgy-and-prayer-resources

The parish of Falstone w Greystead & Thorneyburn is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Corsenside St Cuthbert

Newcastle

Falstone: St Peter's

Newcastle

LATEST: It is with great sadness to say the crib service on Christmas Eve has had to be cancelled due increasing covid cases in North Tyne and today’s government restrictions - we are still decorating St. Peter’s and it is open for private prayer plus we have the prayer tree at the gate- we have gifts for the Children from Messy Church which will still be delivered.

Our church building is open for private prayer at any time. For any support you need please contact our Church Warden. Prayer requests can be left in the prayer book in Church. For latest information on services follow us on Facebook NORTH TYNE CHURCHES and on Twitter @StPetersNE48. To help us during this time here are some prayers suggested by the Church of England:

https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-liturgy-and-prayer-resources

The parish of Falstone with Greystead & Thorneyburn is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.