A NOTE FROM CU... We know that it can be tough to be a Christian by yourself; the Bible shows us that we should meet together, encourage one another, be taught from the Bible and worship God in unity. Then, the amazing thing is that God s given us a vehicle to do this through: His Church! So, as a group of Christians here at Newcastle University, we think that probably the most important thing you can do when you arrive in Newcastle, is find a local church to get stuck into. NUCU exists to tell everyone on campus about the amazing message of Jesus, it can t replace local church. We re really blessed in Newcastle to have a wealth of brilliant churches, so we run a Church Search for the first five weeks of term, to help you find some of them. We d love you to be rooted in one of them as soon as possible. All across the city there are churches with a variety of backgrounds, styles and emphases, so we pray that you can find somewhere that you feel comfortable to worship and eager to be part of a loving body. Remember, no Church is perfect, but it is essential that you find somewhere with solid teaching and a loving family, rather than spend months church shopping Please take some time to read through this booklet, and feel free to contact any of the church or student contacts. Similarly, anyone at NUCU will be happy to talk to you - we know it can be a bit daunting, but we ll give you as much help as we can. NUCU meets every Friday night (starting 1st October) 7:00pm, Room L120, Claremont Tower.
THE HOUSE www.thehousenewcastle.org Meeting Sunday 10:30am Location 9-11 Carliol Square, City Centre, NE1 6UF (Down John Dobson Street (pass the Lang Art Gallery) until it turns into Carliol street, we re on the corner under the Body Zone gym in The Basement coffee house) Church Contact Drew Davis (Church Pastor) 07980 865755 Student Contact Eric Duong 07738 633509 The House is a group of people seeking to wholeheartedly live for Jesus! What does that mean? It means living life in communion with God, it means living our life in the context of community, it means God has commissioned each one of us to play our part in the reconciling of the world back to Himself. That s the heart of The House, that s what we re about; the rest is just details, so please feel welcome to come visit us. Oh, and the coffee rocks! This is an amazing church. It is totally committed to a deep understanding of the Bible and also totally excited about being a key part of God s plan for the city. The House is growing rapidly and is so clearly focused on seeking God s will and praising Him for what He s doing! - Andy WELBECK ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH www.welbeckroadchurch.org.uk Meeting Sunday 10:30am & 6:00pm Location Welbeck Road (corner of Allendale Road), Byker, NE6 2HU Church Contact David Lovelock (Pastor) - lovelock@talktalk.net Student Contact Daniel Dyer - 07748 917364 WREC is an active and hospitable church that has been locally involved for many years. The congregation is drawn both from the locality & the surrounding suburbs, consisting of singles & families from all walks of life. Bible-centred ministry is central to worship; music is a contemporary & traditional mix. In addition to our Sunday services, we have other events such as our Tuesday Bible discussion & prayer at 7:30pm. Our Church Purpose: Taking Jesus seriously in today's world, introducing people to our Lord Jesus Christ and our church family, developing maturity in the Christian life and ministering to the community & the wider world, to the glory of God. It would be great to see you at any time; perhaps the best initial contact would be on a Sunday. "I chose Welbeck Road because the bible is faithfully taught and lived out by the church. Always looking after their students, I ve been invited back for Sunday lunch weekly. Expect a warm welcome!" - Daniel ELIM CHURCH NEWCASTLE www.yourchurch.info Meeting Sunday 11:00am & 6:00pm Location Heaton Road (corner of Tynemouth Road), NE6 1SD Church Contact Pastor Alex Morgan (Youth & Young Adults Pastor), 0191224 2422, amorgan@yourchurch.info You're new to the city, you're going to make great friends and you're about to embark on the amazing university journey. We'd love to share that journey with you here at Elim Church Newcastle! Our desire is that you truly discover God's plan for your life and what better way than planting yourself in a local church? Here at Elim we're building a relevant and 21stcentury church where you can flourish in your faith. You'll enjoy the great music,
JESMOND METHODIST CHURCH www.jmc-newcastle.org.uk Meeting Sunday 10.45 & 6.15 Location St Georges Terrace, Jesmond (opp. Tesco, near West Jesmond Metro), NE2 2DL Church Contact Rob Hawkins (Minister) 07703 963336 Student Contact Grace Cooper 07835 878113 JMC: a small church...seeking God...for big things! At JMC you'll be part of a supportive, friendly and loving community in Christ, which will encourage you to identify, develop and use your gifts. Our morning meeting has a great age range that reflects the community around us and there's always an opportunity to get involved! Our evening meeting is more informal, with student-led worship in an informal environment, giving people an opportunity to discover a deeper passion for Jesus in a relaxed atmosphere with friends. It starts at 6.15 with cake & drinks. We are open some weekdays with our prayer/worship space 'Sanctuary' and our cafe 1901AD serves great food all week. "JMC is a wonderful community of people that are longing to serve God and the community around them. I ve been so welcomed since I arrived three years ago, and have been blessed with great friendships, encouraged to use my gifts and reach for the heart of God. - Grace HEATON BAPTIST CHURCH (HBC) www.heatonbaptist.org Meeting Sunday 10.30am & 6.00pm Address Heaton Road, Heaton (adjacent to mini roundabout) Church Contact Becca Mayo - 0191 270 9362 studentshbc@googlemail.com Student Contact Cat Miller HBC is a lively, diverse fellowship of all ages that wants to see God break into the hearts and lives of people in our communities. Join us as we worship, pray and study God's word together and seek to apply His truth to our lives. We actively encourage students to get involved in church life: community work, evangelism, youth and children s work, worship groups and would love to link you up with a family in the church. We also have student activities such as day trips and a weekend away and Lifegroups which meet during the week for bible study, discussion, prayer, food and simply sharing life together. Free Student lunches will be provided for the first 3 weeks of term! HBC is a lively church with a fantastic family atmosphere where people of all ages and from all over the world come together to worship and seek to know more of God. Students are well looked after and I ve come to feel part of the family, not just part of the student bubble. - Cat HOLY TRINITY JESMOND www.htjesmond.org.uk Meeting Sunday 11:00am & 6:30pm Location Churchill Gardens, Jesmond, NE2 1HB Church Contact Ros Johnson 0191 281 3399; office@htjesmond.org.uk Student Contact(Student Worker) Rev Tim Sanderson tim.sanderson@htjesmond.org.uk Holy Trinity is a welcoming and active evangelical Anglican church. The church has a strong emphasis on relevant, scripture-based teaching, fellowship, and encourages worshiping God in all aspects of life. We have a friendly congregation consisting of all ages and walks of life and have excellent support, both practically and spiritually. Services start at 11am and 6:30pm on Sundays and there are home groups which meet on Wednesdays. The church has a great focus on evangelism and runs regular Alpha courses. There are plenty of chances to get involved in the life of the church, including youth work, the church band and many social events.
NEWCASTLE REFORMED EVANGELICAL CHURCH www.nrechurch.co.uk Meeting Sunday 10.30am & 6.00pm Location Hoylake Avenue, Long Benton (near Four Lanes End metro), NE7 7UN Church Contact Dan Peters 0191 268 0766 Student Contact Lisa Hegarty 07877 209188 NREC is a warm and friendly congregation with a mix of different ages and nationalities. We try to take the bible seriously what it means and how it applies to our lives. We love the gospel of Jesus Christ and have a desire to make it known through door-to-door evangelism, Christianity Explored and generally equipping Christians to articulate their faith to others. We hold regular social events to cultivate love and fellowship within the congregation. The pulse beat of our church is bringing glory to God and enjoying him. "NREC is a church centred around the Word of God. I've made friendships with people of all ages and nationalities who immediately made me feel very welcome." - Lisa CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE www.christchurchnewcastle.net Meeting Sunday 10:30am (Heaton) & 5:00pm (in Fenham) Location Heaton The People's Theatre, Coast Road, Heaton. NE6 5QF Fenham - Being Confirmed Church Contact Mat Martin 07729 184 758; mat_skm@yahoo.com Student Contact Anne Oyewole 07719 430281 Christ Church aims to be a straightforward Bible centred church seeking to engage regular people with the good news of Jesus. Our meetings are relaxed allowing people to praise God and learn together in an informal setting. We offer various opportunities for training, service and getting to know others. "Small, alive, family church with emphasis on welcome, community and acceptance. Outward looking and Bible teaching; aiming to put Jesus at the core of who we are and what we do." - Anne JESMOND PARISH CHURCH www.church.org.uk Meeting Sunday 9:30am, 11:15am & 6:30pm Location Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond (next to Jesmond metro) Church Contact Sarah Bowen (0191-212-5133) sarah.bowen@church.org.uk or Mark Summers (07708852677) mark.summers@church.org.uk Student Contact Becca Adams (07906895065) rebecca.adams@newcastle.ac.uk JPC is a large evangelical Anglican church, very close to the University with an established student ministry. On Sundays, we aim to hear God speak as the Bible is read and applied to our lives today, to praise God and encourage each other though praying and singing together. We hope you'll find a warm welcome, stay after the evening services for our famous Student Supper - a hot filling meal for just 2! During the week 'Focus' (Monday or Tuesday evenings) our small groups meet to study the Bible, pray and share life together. There will be another meal laid on before Tuesday's Focus session. Student 'Christianity Explored' runs for those wanting to investigate Christianity. Student Welcome Services on 26th September 3rd October at 6:30pm (supper afterwards). JPC is a really welcoming church that has helped me grow massively in my faith over the past year. There are loads of opportunities to get involved in the church and to meet both other students and people of all ages. It offers good solid Bible teaching and student Focus groups where we meet every week to read and study God s word together. - Becca
HOPE CITY CHURCH www.hopecitychurch.tv Meeting Sunday 11am, Tiger Tiger,, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle, NE1 5RE Church Contact Simon Taylor 07545 400230 Student Contact Kat Somerville 07908 446189 Hope City Church is all about loving God, loving life, and loving people. With that in mind everything we do is to build the kingdom of God and live the way God intended. Hope City is on the move and expecting the unexpected from our incredible God! We'd love you to come and check out our Sunday service, where you'll meet some amazing people and hear some amazing teaching to propel you into a great start of Uni life. "I love being part of the vibrant life of Hope City Newcastle. It's fun, it's fresh and it's life-changing with great teaching that inspires you to fully live for God and a sense of family that makes you feel right at home." - Kat NEWCASTLE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE www.mynclc.co.uk Meeting Sunday 10:45am, 5:15pm Location Centre for Life, Conference Centre, Times Square, NE1 4EP Also, a campus in Teesside meeting Sunday 11am Location Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QQ Church Contact Church office on 0845 5193625 or email info@newcastleclc.co.uk Student Contact David Tan 07731 742654 NCLC is a vibrant, passionate church that cares about people. We have a vision to build an awesome 21st Century church that has the same culture and impact as Hillsong London. Our Sunday services feature inspiring worship, practical Bible-based teaching and quality kids programs. Our church attracts people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. Each new year, we see an increased influx of students who often jump on board and help build God's House by joining a team. In doing so, we see so many return home changed and with an increased passion to impact and influence their city. NCLC is a relatively young, passionate church with a welcoming, supportive community and great music. It is a Christ-centred, Bible-based church, changing mindsets and empowering people to lead and impact in every sphere of life. We have built connect groups which nurture great friendships and we partner with organisations that are having an impact in our community, our nation and our world. David REGENT CHAPEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP www.regentchapel.co.uk Meeting 11.15am & 6.30pm Location Regent Farm Road, North Gosforth (Near Regent Centre Metro) Church contact Andy Gibson (Elder) 0191 2844967 Student Contact Erla Nolso 07964 556415 Regent Chapel is a friendly evangelical Geordie church made up of people of all ages and walks of life. We get together on a Sunday and throughout the week to worship God, study the Bible, and encourage each other to know God better and follow him more closely. Regent Chapel is committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who ve never heard it, in Newcastle and abroad. We don t have lots of students, but the ones we do have are looked after with excellent food, and given opportunities to serve and grow in the church family. Regent Chapel has helped me to settle in Newcastle and grow in my Christian faith. I m able to use my gifts in the church to serve and it hasn t taken long to feel like I m a part of the church family. - Erla
CITY CHURCH www.city-church.co.uk Meeting Sunday 10:30am Location The Castlegate, Melbourne Street, City Centre, NE1 2JQ Church Contact Joel Smith (Student Worker) joelwilliamsmith@gmail.com Student Contact Andy Barthow 079818 58822 City Church is a community of people who are passionate about enjoying God, making friends and changing lives. We are genuinely spiritual, always seeking to let the word of God and the Spirit of God transform our lives. We aim to build genuine friendships where we love, encourage and look out for one another - a great place for this to happen is in our 'city groups' that meet in homes during the week. We are about making a difference in our world through mission, social action, discipling and starting new churches. Our Sunday services (10:30am) are a superb time of being together, worshipping God together and being taught from the scriptures. For the first 6 weeks free student lunches are provided! City Church is an exciting, friendly community of people who are passionate about God. The services involve lively worship as well as great biblical teaching, and there are loads of opportunities for students to get involved- well worth checking out!" - Andy ST. LUKE S www.stlukesnewcastle.co.uk Meeting Sunday 10.45am(communion) & 6.30pm(informal worship); Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday: 7.30-8.30am prayer and praise with breakfast Location Claremont Road, Spital Tongues, NE2 4AH Church Contact Robert Ward (Vicar) - Student leaders:jess Fell (07835 685821) & Beth Anderson (07912 218450) Student Contact Catie Raikes - 07889134722 "Worshipping God, Enjoying His Presence, Sharing His Love" St Luke's is a family of believers in love with Jesus, in pursuit of the Spirit and passionate about seeing our campus and city transformed by the love of our heavenly Father. St Luke's reopened three and a half years ago as a 'fresh expression' within the Diocese of Newcastle. We are a New Wine Network church, connected with Fusion and fully supportive of the C.U. and Agape. We love our involvement with Street Pastors, Healing on the Streets and CU Mission Week. We really value the freedom the Holy Spirit brings to our worship and we seek to teach the Word in all its fullness and power. We celebrate the prophetic and the intercessory along with an emphasis on healing and discipleship in all its practical out-workings. With our brand new catering kitchen we hope to be even more hospitable and we look forward to welcoming you as you seek God's plan for your time in our wonderful city of Newcastle! "St Luke's has facilitated life changing times with God that challenge and strengthen me throughout the week. I've been totally embraced by this family that's on fire for God." - Catie WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH www.westgatebaptist.org.uk Meeting Sunday 10.30am and 6.30pm Location 366 Westgate Road, Fenham, NE4 6NX Church Contact Lynne Ranson 07801 277750, stripesforme@hotmail.co.uk Westgate Baptist Church is a lively, friendly, family church. We welcome about 200 people of all ages and different nationalities to our services each Sunday. Many more come to one or more of the series of events held around the church each week. We also meet together midweek in small groups and centrally for prayer, Bible study or simply to enjoy being together. Our vision is to be a light on the hill for God, shining His light out into the community, attracting people by that light and bringing them into contact with Christ.
WHAT TO DO... Church Search runs for five weeks, from the 26th September - 24th October. Anyone can join in just: 1) Choose which church you d like to visit 2) Turn up to the given location at the right time 3) Look for someone in a black NUCU t-shirt 4) Enjoy Church CHURCH The House City Church Heaton Baptist Church Holy Trinity Jesmond Hope City Church Jesmond Parish Church NCLC St Lukes Welbeck Road Evangelical Westgate Baptist Church LEAVES FROM UNION 9.50am 10am 9.50am/5.20pm 10.20am 10.45am 11am/6.15pm 10.30am 5.30pm 9.50am 9.50am FOR MORE INFORMATION... NUCU (Newcastle University Christian Union) We hope you have found this Church Search booklet helpful, if you have any questions about this booklet, finding a church or about CU please contact us: www.newcastle-cu.com Friday night meetings, 6.50pm weekly (starting 1st October) in Room L120, Claremont Tower Daniel Dyer(NUCU President) 07748917364 or daniel.dyer@ncl.ac.uk Newcastle University Chaplaincy www.ncl.ac.uk/chaplaincy