News and Events

The District Prayer Diary for 2022 is available below:

There is a new exciting position at Shieldfield Art Works for 4 hours per week as Finance Officer. The deadline is Monday 7 November 2022, 10am and the full advert can be viewed below.

As energy prices and other living costs soar we know that many people will become even more financially vulnerable. Gateshead Council and others are now trying to work with local community groups and organisations including faith groups, to establish a network of Warm Spaces where people can find a warm welcome, a free hot drink, possibly a hot snack and …

A taster session which gives you an insight into the skills needed to be a great coach. Do you enjoy helping others develop and reach their potential? Are you a good listener, but keen to develop your active listening skills? Have you noticed how great questions open up a conversation? Then you may have the potential to be a great …

New Places for New People (NPNP) are projects focused on forming new Christian communities for those not yet part of an existing church. They may look quite different from established churches because they will always reflect the new people encountering the love of God. The Methodist Church hopes to plant many NPNPs over the next five years. On Monday 3rd …

The latest edition of the Evangelism & Justice Newsletter is now available here. This edition includes updates from Elaine

The Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission has been working in task groups of community and civic commissioners for the past year to try and make changes which positively impact on people in poverty in Gateshead.On 7th April 2022 they held a celebration event which shares some of what has been achieved and what is happening next, and the full report of the work …

Follow the link for the second edition of the Evangelism and Justice Newsletter. This edition features an exciting new job opportunity for a Local Church Development Enabler working within the District, information on various upcoming events, news and also a reminder to book your place ASAP for the Pioneer Practice Tour.

Newcastle upon Tyne Methodist District are seeking to employ a Local Church Development Enabler. The post is full time for an initial period of 3 years (part time could be considered) and it is hoped for a start date of 1st September 2022.  The Local Church Development Enabler will work with Churches and Circuits in the District to enable them to …

‘Canny Yem’ is a small group seeking to create a safe place for those who may at times feel excluded. If you know someone who has struggled to find a home in a local church then please share this invitation with them. For more information email cannyyem@gmail.com.