Calendar
Tue 28 Nov 2023
5:45pm
Focus
Students small group and Bible study
Focus is our midweek Bible study for undergraduate students! Join us from 5.45pm for a cuppa and some soup, followed by a short talk and the chance to chat. Then from 6.30 we gather together in small groups to get stuck into a bit of the Bible!
7:45pm
God's Big Picture on Tuesday
Bible Overview Course
The God's Big Picture Bible overview course traces the story of the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation to see how it all fits together, telling of God's wonderful plan to save the world through Jesus Christ.
Each of the nine units consists of a 10-minute video followed by a Bible study.
Wed 29 Nov 2023
10:30am
Toddler Group
A group for parents and carers with toddlers and pre-schoolers
Toddler group is for parents, grandparents and carers with toddlers and pre-school children. We provide a large, fun and safe environment for you and your child to enjoy a variety of free play and structured activities. The session costs £2.50 per family (payable on the day).
New families are always welcome - why not drop in and give it a try? No need to pre-book - just come along! If you'd like more info please get in touch with Bex at bex.tasker@church.org.uk
7:30pm
Central Home Group
Central Home Group meets weekly from 7.30pm in 3 Osborne Road.
7.30-8.00 Meal
8.00-9.30 Study/Joining Central Meetings
8:00pm
Connect
We meet together on Zoom for 30 minutes at 8pm to hear church news updates and plans and sometimes interviews of church members.
Please get in touch for Zoom meeting log in details.
8:00pm
Transit
A Bible study for recent graduates
For those who have graduated in recent years, or are in their final year of a longer degree, we run Transit - a Bible study group which aims to support those starting work, looking for work, or pursuing further study. The group meets three weeks out of four in a church member's home close to JPC. All are welcome!
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Fri 01 Dec 2023
7:20am
Men's Friday Prayer Meeting (Zoom)
First Friday of the Month
Do join us as we pray for each other, our church and nation. Zoom opens at 07.20 for chat, a short devotional kicks things off at 07.30 and we're finished praying by 08.00 so you can get on your way with the day!
5:30pm
Beavers
Scouting is underpinned by the principles - duty to God, duty to others and duty to self. We enjoy making things, playing games, listening to stories, trying new things, gaining badges, going places and most importantly - having fun making new friends.
6:00pm
Cubs
Cubs is all about doing great things, loving and enjoying great adventures and helping others to do the same. It's about 'doing your best', and we recognise this in our badge scheme. Cubs is also about learning by doing things, working in groups, and trying out new things. Cubs is a movement with a purpose and everything we do is about helping Cubs keep their promise to 'Do my best to do my duty to God and the Queen, to help other people and keep the cub scout law'. Cubs is for everyone - join in the adventure!
7:30pm
Scouts
Scouting is underpinned by the principles - duty to God, duty to others and duty to self. We enjoy making things, playing games, listening to stories, trying new things, gaining badges, going places and most importantly - having fun making new friends.
Sat 02 Dec 2023
5:30pm
The Mix
11-14s youth event
Pool...table tennis...football...the world-famous Mix tuck shop...plus the chance to slow things down & hear from God's word every week.
You'll find us in the church building from 5.30pm. It can be tricky to find your way in so just follow the crowd! It's 50p entry on the door, plus you might want to bring a little extra cash for the tuck shop. We'll wrap up at 7.30pm prompt to make sure parents aren't waiting outside for ages. Any questions: get in touch!
8:00pm
House
14-18s youth event
From football tournaments to film nights, cook-offs to ceilidhs, plus a great Bible talk every week... House is what your Saturday nights have been waiting for!
You'll find us in the church building from 8pm. It can be tricky to find your way in so just follow the crowd! It's £2 entry on the door, but it's free if it's your first time with us. And we'll wrap up at 10pm prompt to make sure parents aren't waiting outside for ages! Any questions: get in touch!
Sun 03 Dec 2023
10:20am
Baby/Toddler Crèche
Our crèches for children from birth to 30 months
Our baby and toddler crèches are for children from birth to 18 months (baby crèche) and 18 to 30 months (toddler crèche). Doors open at 10:20am (10mins before the service starts) and children will be able to enjoy playing with our wide variety of toys and equiptment. There will also be a Bible time and craft for the toddlers each week.
Children will be warmly welcomed and cared for by an experienced team leader and team of helpers, all of whom are regular church members who have been DBS (police) checked.
If you'd like to know more about this group please get in touch with Bex Tasker.
10:20am
Scramblers
Our Sunday Group for pre-schoolers aged 30+ months
Scramblers is our Sunday Group for pre-schoolers aged 30+ months. Doors open at 10:20am (10mins before the service starts) and we will have lots of free play time including playdough, building blocks, cars, trainset, home corner, books and puzzles; then a short talk from the Bible, some singing and a prayer, plus a creative activity.
If you'd like to know more about this group please get in touch with Sam Reed.
10:30am
Holy Communion Service 'Serving Christ in Our Relationships'
Advent Sunday
This morning Jonathan Pryke will be preaching on 'Serving Christ in Our Relationships' from Colossians 3:18 - 4:1! Single or married? Parent or child? Employee, employer or unemployed? Whoever we are, our relationships matter! Jonathan Pryke explores what the Bible has to say about how we serve Jesus in the way we treat one another.
10:40am
Climbers
Our Sunday Group for children in Rec - Yr2
Climbers is our Sunday Group for children in Reception - Year 2. The Climbers start off in church for the first 10 minutes of the service. Then the service leader will send them through to the main hall where they'll be met by our Climbers leaders. The rest of the session will include games, creative activities, a Bible talk, memory verses and more!
If you'd like to know more about this group, please get in touch with Sam Reed.
10:40am
Explorers
Our Sunday Group for children in Yr3 - 6
Explorers is our Sunday Group for children in Year 3 - 6. The Explorers start off in church for the first 10 minutes of the service. They'll then be sent through to the main hall where they'll be met by our Explorers leaders. The rest of the session will include games and activities, a Bible talk, discussion and prayer in small groups and more!
If you'd like to know more about this group, please get in touch with Sam Reed.
10:45am
Pathfinders
11-14s Bible study
Pathfinders is the perfect way to use your Sunday morning! Every week is a chance to catch up with mates as we gather round the Bible, chat it through in small groups and see what God is saying about our lives today.
Here's how it works:
- Come to the 10.30am service at church. The place to sit is the balcony above the main door - you'll see the rest of us up there.
- After 15mins or so we'll head across to 3 Osborne Road for Pathfinders, which will kick off at about 10.45am.
- We'll then wrap up in time for the end of the service and will bring you back across to find your parents.
Got questions? Get in touch!
4:30pm
CYFA
14-18s Bible study
Come join us for CYFA! We study the Bible together in small groups, seeking to discover what God is saying about life today. If you're not in a CYFA small group just get in touch and we can set you up. It's open to everyone in school years 10-13 (or equivalent), so feel free to invite your mates along too.
You'll find us at 3 Osborne Road at 4.30pm: we'll be at the door to meet you. We wrap up at 6pm in time to enjoy the incredible CYFA Tea together before heading off at 6.30pm. Some folk head home, but a lot of us dash across to church in time for the evening service: why not stick around for that too?
6:30pm
Invitation Service 'Why Follow Jesus When It Costs?'
This evening Ian Garrett will be preaching on 'Why Follow Jesus When It Costs?' from Luke 9:18-27 - Jesus was God’s Son, become human, to bring us back into relationship with God. And he invites everyone and anyone to himself. Ian Garrett explores how there’s nothing on your conscience that God can’t forgive because Jesus ensured you would have access to all the forgiveness you will ever need when he died on the cross.
8:00pm
Student Supper
For all students after the evening service
Stick around after the evening service and enjoy a two course home cooked meal for a loan-friendly £2.50! Whether you're a visitor or a regular, come through to catch up with friends and meet other students at JPC. What better way to end the week!?
Mon 04 Dec 2023
10:30am
Bumps and Babies
A group for mums-to-be and parents/carers with babies
Bumps and Babies is for mums-to-be and parents, grandparents and carers with babies. We provide a large, fun and safe environment for you and your child to enjoy a variety of free play and structured activities. The session costs £1.50 per family (payable on the day).
New families are always welcome - why not drop in and give it a try? No need to pre-book - just come along! If you'd like more info please get in touch with Bex at bex.tasker@church.org.uk
7:00pm
Globe Café
Globe Café offers an opportunity for all international students to make friends, practise English and learn about each other's culture with local people in Newcastle. We meet in the church hall at 7pm for a 2 course meal for £2.50. Contact pearl.lin@friendsinternational.uk for more details.
7:15pm
Celebrate Recovery
Doors open from 7.00pm. Large group time starts at 7.15pm for a recovery lesson or a testimony which is followed by gender specific open share groups finishing at 9.00pm for social time together.