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Some groups and
activities are parish-wide whilst others are more focussed on one of
the churches. But that doesn't mean you can only go to groups in your
area or run by your church.
If you are interested in any of these groups, contact the person
involved, or one of the clergy if no contact details are given.
- Parish-wide groups
- Groups based at St. Nicholas' Church
- Groups based at St. Peter's Church
- Groups based at St. Andrew's Church
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Children
Young children are catered for in almost all the services offered by
the different churches. Please see the individual church pages for the
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| Pre-school
children, including babies and parents are welcome to attend Little
Fishes on a Monday morning during term-time. Click here
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13 are welcome to join Crazy Mania, a group which includes children
from all districts of the parish, and meets monthly at Beaconhill Community Centre (the
home of St. Andrew's Church),
from 6pm to 8pm.
Contact Brian
for a list of forthcoming events.
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Young People
For young people aged 13 to 18 and over there is a variety of events.
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Youth Group
meets from 6.30pm until 8.30pm on each Sunday night, except for the
last Sunday of each month, when IXth hour is
held in the City Hall in Newcastle.
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This
is a youth event which attracts speakers from all over the country, top
Christian band yfriday, and young people from a
radius of 50 miles or more.
Dates for the next few IXth hour are: 29th Feb, 2nd May and 4th July,
all at 7pm.
For more details about any of these young people events, please contact
Alastair
or email Youth for
Christ.
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church bells are rung for half an hour before the Parish Communion at
9.30am on Sundays and for other services as required. Beginners and
more experienced ringers are welcome at bellringing practice on Friday
evenings and visits are possible by arrangement. Click here for more information
and photos.
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Open
Church - Mission in the Local Community
On Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9.30am till 11.30am the Church is open
to visitors, unless required for a special service.
A notice board at the door welcomes all who pass by to come into God's
house, perhaps for prayer, or to light a votive candle, to view the
beautiful interior, or just to sit quietly. Some may have enquiries
about church activities or local historical and other community
matters. A friendly welcome awaits them, with a cup of tea if desired.
The small group staffing the church at these times would welcome extra
help in carrying out this important Christian service of outreach into
the community. It is a good opportunity to bear witness for Christ here
at the heart of Cramlington, for
"This is none other than the House of God and the Gate of Heaven"
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Pilgrims'
Housegroup
'Pilgrims' is a group which began, like the Bowler's house group, at
the end of a Lent Group, when some of us decided we would like to
continue our journey as Christians together. We meet once a month to do
some Bible study, to have some prayer, and to share. Some of the
original members are no longer with us, but others have joined us, and
the group meets on the first Monday of each month. We have used a
variety of materials on which to base our study and discussion. At
present we have a 'Life Builder' bible study entitled 'Friendship' from
Scripture Union.
We begin and end with prayer. The evening includes refreshments (coffee
& tea etc and biscuits). Sometimes we have a purely social
evening.
We would warmly welcome anyone who would like to join us at 21 Glencoe
Avenue.
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Thursday
Club
St. Nicholas' Thursday Club for senior citizens meets every Thursday
afternoon (except during January and August) in the hall adjoining St.
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The Club began in 1980.
Mary Dorward, retired and living alone, sometimes felt lonely, and
thought there must be other Senior Citizens who were in a similar
position. She soon had a membership of 25 people, and the Club has
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(Mary
retired as Organiser in 1988, after which Enid Jackson, Elsie Punshon
and Jean Nichols carried on jointly, joined recently by Elizabeth
Shaw).
We play Whist and Rummy, with lots of chat, and share a very real
fellowship.Once a month we have a 'pie and peas' lunch at 12.45pm. On
the other days members arrive between 1.30pm and 1.45pm and the ladies
each bring something for tea, mostly home-made scones and cakes -
delicious! Twice a year we have an outing, and have visited a wide
variety of places. Before Christmas, we go out for a Christmas dinner
at a restaurant. A great deal of pastoral care takes place, as all the
ladies look after each other. We end each meeting with prayer. New
members are always welcome, both male and female.
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St. Nicholas'
Craft Group
This group was formed over 20 years ago and had a membership of
approximately 20/25. Unfortunately, over the years, this number has
dwindled to about 6 who meet on the first Wednesday of each month
(except August).
Our first joint project was the refurbishment of the white altar
frontal, and with professional guidance we worked enthusiastically to
extend the life of this beautiful example of church embroidery. Our
efforts subsequently have included making the altar frontal in the lady
chapel and a backing the piano.
We work together on specific crafts for fund raising and over the years
have produced proggy mats, a wool rug, a patchwork duvet cover,
tapestries, and also had great fun recycling church candle stubs. Craft
materials are often donated and so we search out ideas for making the
best use of these.
We are always keen to learn about new crafts and so would welcome
anyone interested in joining us and sharing their skills. If you would
like to know more about our group please contact Mary Murray.
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The Sanctuary
Guild
The Sanctuary Guild is a large group of friendly and dedicated flower
arrangers, comprising church members and arrangers from Cramlington
Floral Art Club. We are divided into five teams and decorate the church
for weekly services and for weddings. Members enjoy creating floral
displays to enhance the beauty of the church building especially for
Easter, Harvest and Christmas when the whole group work together as one
team.
The group tries to care for and support one another in many ways, which
go beyond the practicalities of arranging flowers. For us, flower
arranging is a form of worship; a gift we gladly use in the service of
Christ.
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Fair Trade
There is strong support in the parish for fairness in world trade as
well as support for the Jubilee 2000 campaign to reduce
world debt. Representatives from the parish left Newcastle at 5.45am on
19th June 2002 to travel to London for the Fair Trade lobby of
Parliament.
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Friday Fellowship
The Friday Fellowship meets once a month on the last Friday of each
month at 7.30pm at various member's homes.
We commence with a short service, either Communion (once every three
months) or Evening Prayer with Bible readings, lasting approximately 30
minutes. After the service we all enjoy a fellowship faith supper where
we can discuss anything and everything.
A welcome is extended to new members and transport is available if
required.
Future meeting dates are: 27th Feb, 26th March, 30th April
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On your own?
It is hoped that a group will soon be under way for people who live on
their own. It would be for people of any age who are wanting to look at
some of the issues of what it means to be a Christian as a single
person. If you think you might be interested in this, give Richard a
ring on 738078.
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St. Peter's
Bible Study
A bible study group meets at 7.30pm for an hour and a half. We have
just about finished studying Daniel, and will reconvene in the New Year
to look at something else.
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St. Peter's
Prayer Group
The prayer group meets on a Wednesday evening and focuses on the work
of St. Peter's church and the wider parish.
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Reachout Group
The Tuesday afternoon group meeting at 24 Lindsey Close is studying a
"Reachout" course which takes a look at commitment and roles in the
local church. Six people currently attend it but we would love to grow
in number. Do come along.
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Men's Group
A Mens Group meets fortnightly at Hartford Grange, the home of Trevor
Hartley. It is led by Bryan Knox and as well as study it plans to visit
different places and to go 10 pin bowling etc. It is looking to travel
to a men's conference in Sheffield in February 2004. So if you are a
man without an interest outside home and work, give Bryan a ring on
737311.
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St. Andrew's
Bible Study
A bible study group is to start in October that seeks to look into the
teaching of the bible at a deeper level. If interested ring John on
715963.
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