Newsletter - Advent 4
21/12/25 (Year A)
Your weekly e-newsletter from the Benwell & Scotswood Team.
Services this week
Sunday
10am - St John's Holy Communion
10am - St Margaret's Holy Communion
11.15am - St James Parish Eucharist
6pm - St John's Carol Service
Wednesday - Christmas Eve
5pm - Crib service at St Margaret’s
11.30pm - Midnight mass at Venerable Bede
Thursday - Christmas Day
10am - St James Communion
Next Sunday 28 Dec
11.15am - St James Parish Eucharist
(no other services this day)
Dates for your diary
Sun 21 Dec
6pm Carols at St John's
Wed 24 Dec
5pm Christmas eve Crib service at St Margaret's
11.30pm Midnight mass at Venerable Bede
Thurs 25 Dec
10am Christmas day service at St James
Sun 28 Dec
11.15am Team Service at St James (no other services in the team this Sunday)
News
THANK YOU
Christmas dinner and Charity Auction
Thank you so much to everyone who helped with the Christmas dinner on Tuesday and the charity auction! We had a great time and raised lots of money for the Something Wonderful Project and St James.
Carols at St John’s
Sunday 21 December 2025 6pm
St John's Benwell Village, Ferguson's Lane, NE15 6NW
Step into the warmth and wonder of Christmas as we gather together for an evening of traditional carols, festive music, and the timeless story of the Nativity. Whether you are a regular churchgoer or simply love the magic of Christmas, you are warmly invited to share in this celebration of hope, peace, and light.
Come and lift your voice, enjoy the glow of candlelight, and be part of a cherished Christmas tradition for all ages. Afterwards, stay for mince pies and refreshments as we continue the festive cheer together.
All are welcome — we look forward to celebrating with you!
Christmas Eve at St Margaret’s
Wednesday 24 December 2025
St Margaret Scotswood, Armstrong Road, Tyne, NE15 6AR
Join us for our Family Crib Service on Christmas Eve!
A warm and magical Christmas Eve celebration for children and their families, our Crib Service brings the Nativity story to life in a joyful and accessible way. With well-loved carols, simple storytelling, and an opportunity for children to help build the crib scene, this service is perfect for little ones to experience the wonder of Christmas.
Come and share in the excitement, dress up as a shepherd or angel if you like, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where all ages can take part.
Everyone is welcome — a lovely way to begin your Christmas Eve celebrations together!
Midnight Mass
Wednesday 24 December 11.30pm
Venerable Bede, West Road, NE4 8AP
Celebrate the wonder of Christmas at Midnight Mass
Join us on Christmas Eve for our traditional Midnight Mass — a peaceful and reflective service that welcomes the arrival of Christmas with joy and reverence. As the clock approaches midnight, we gather in candlelight to hear the timeless story of Christ’s birth, share in Holy Communion, and sing much-loved carols that usher in the hope of Christmas Day.
This beautiful and atmospheric service is a treasured moment of stillness and celebration in the midst of the festive season.
All are warmly invited to share in this sacred beginning of Christmas.
Next Sunday 28 Dec
Please note, the First Sunday of Christmas will be a team service at St James at 11.15am - no other services will happen in the team that day!
