Pont and Tyne Churches

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

Everyone is warmly invited to our Deanery Confirmation Service on Saturday 19th September at 6.00pm at St Mary's Church, Stamfordham.

We're delighted to be welcoming Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley, who will be leading the service, as we celebrate and pray for those taking this important step in their faith.

Whether you're coming to support a confirmation candidate or would simply like to join us for this special service, we'd love to welcome you. Please do come along and share in this joyful occasion.

01/09/2026

Join us for an evening of music and quiet reflection as we mark the UN International Day of Peace.

Sing for Peace
Sunday 20th September at 5.30pm
St. Mary's Church, Stamfordham

This special event will be led by Stamfordham Singers, our friendly community choir, and will include a programme of music and moments of reflection as we take time to hope for peace in our world.

Everyone is warmly welcome.

If you've ever thought about joining Stamfordham Singers, we'd love to hear from you. We meet every Monday at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Church, Stamfordham, during term time. New members are always welcome, and no audition is required. Just get in touch if you'd like to find out more.

01/09/2026

Our services this Sunday are:
9am Stamfordham
10.30am Matfen and we will be welcoming Dean of Newcastle Cathedral, The Very Revd Lee Batson
10.30am Heddon - Morning Prayer
10am Wylam
4pm Taste and See Ovingham

What are your Sunday plans? We'd love to welcome you to one of our churches.

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📍 St Philip with St Stephen, Salford

30/08/2026

As the new school year begins and autumn approaches, Afternoon Church is looking forward to getting back into its usual rhythm!

Join us on Sunday 13th September at 4.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Stamfordham for a short time of relaxed, family-friendly worship, followed by activities, refreshments and plenty of time together.

This month we'll be thinking about friendship and how we help one another to grow, with a Bible story, activities and lots for children to get involved with.

Afternoon Church is especially suited to families with younger children, but everyone is welcome. Whether you've been coming for years or have never tried Afternoon Church before, we'd love to see you.

29/08/2026

Sunday 20th September
Open House - What’s New?
Come and hear about New Beginnings at 4pm in St Oswin’s Church, Wylam Ideally suited to families with young children,
but everyone is welcome.
We have a short time of worship, activities and refreshments.

29/08/2026

A statement on the Big Church Festival.

Join me in praying for the friends, family and loved ones of those affected.

27/08/2026

Harvest weekend is coming to Heddon, and we'd love you to be part of it!

We begin on Saturday 26th September, 5–8pm at the Knott Hall, with our Heddon Harvest Ceilidh. There'll be a two-course meal followed by plenty of ceilidh dancing, and it should be a really good evening for all ages. Booking is essential, so please do book your places as soon as you can – and encourage friends and family to come along too.

Our Grand Raffle will also be drawn at the Ceilidh, with some fantastic prizes to be won. Tickets are available now at £1 each or £5 for a book.

Then on Sunday 27th September at 10.30am, we'll gather at St Andrew's Church, Heddon for our Harvest Festival service. This year we'll be supporting Christian Aid, as well as collecting donations of non-perishable food for People's Kitchen in Newcastle.

Everyone is very welcome to join us for either or both parts of our Harvest weekend.

To book for the Ceilidh or buy raffle tickets, please email [email protected] or WhatsApp 07916 681128.

27/08/2026

At Matfen Community Time yesterday Pat brought along their wedding album from nearly 55years ago. Straight after Matfen Community Time I went straight round the very same church for a wedding rehearsal for Eleanor and Richard who will be married there on Saturday 💒