Newsletter
The North Shields Team Ministry
Sunday, 10th May 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Welcome to today’s worship:
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
6.00 p.m. Christian Aid Service (St. Augustin’s)
No evening service at Christ Church
The Revd Dave Elkington will preside at Christ Church and the Revd Daniel McCarthy will preside at St. Augustin’s this morning.
If you are not confirmed you are welcome to receive a blessing at the altar rail. (Have a service sheet in your hand).
NB Wafers should not be dipped into the chalice.
Gluten-free wafers are available – please let the duty churchwarden know (ideally before the service) if you require these.
Hymns at 10.00 a.m. at Christ Church and St Augustin’s:
A&M 532 All creatures of our God and King
A&M 290 We plough the fields and scatter
A&M 604 Brother, sister, let me serve you
Singing Group / Choir
A&M 690 Jesus is lord, creations voice proclaims it
A&M 650 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father
Please remember in your prayers:
The Sick: Jean Waiton, Val Corbitt, Mary Banks, Anne Stalker, Maureen Fryer, Isaac Woodward, Diane Greenwood, Bill Cain, Heather Thompson, Adam Nicholson, Paul Preston, Helen Louch
Year’s Mind: Bill Johnson, Beverley Anne Collett, Margaret Eleanor Hare, David Marshall (Jnr), Aleck Mavin, Lisa Pichler
** Porvoo Communion: Diocese of Västerås (Church of Sweden); Diocese of Gloucester
** Anglican Communion: The Church of Pakistan (United): Moderator: Bp Azad Marshall
** Link Dioceses of Botswana, Møre and Winchester
** Diocese of Newcastle: Hexham Deanery: St. John’s Church, Garrigill
** Churches Together in North Shields: Salvation Army: Major Barry Ashton
Please use easyfundraising when doing your shopping. Both churches can get a percentage – full details on the flyers & posters in church.
Please take this pew-sheet and the readings home for use during the week.
Mid-week Services and Open Church
Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Christ Church
11.00 a.m. Quiet Hour, St. Augustin’s
Friday: 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, The Vicarage
Sunday, 17th May: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
No evening services at Christ Church or St. Augustin’s
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 10th-16th May
As there are no house-to-house collections envelopes are available in both churches this week – please return with your donation by 17th May.
Saturday, 9th May: 10.00 a.m. Christian Aid Coffee Morning, St. Columba’s URC, Northumberland Square.
Sunday, 10th May: 6.00 p.m. Christian Aid Service, St. Augustin’s Church.
Tuesday, 12th May: 10.00a.m. Christ Church Fabric Committee, Parish Centre.
11.00 a.m. Deaf Community Coffee Morning, Parish Centre.
Wednesday, 13th May: 1.00 p.m. Craft and Chat, St. Augustin’s.
Thursday, 14th May: ASCENSION DAY
7.00 p.m. Bible Study at the Vicarage (26 Cleveland Road). During our time together on Ascension Day, we will be exploring Acts1 v 1- 11. It promises to be an encouraging opportunity to read, reflect, and share together.
We will begin with hot drinks and refreshments, and everyone is very welcome.
Saturday, 16th May: 10.00 a.m. Pop-up Bakery, St. Augustin’s.
Tuesday, 19th May: 2.00 p.m. Mothers’ Union, Parish Centre.
Wednesday, 20th May: 7.30 p.m. Christ Church D.C.C., Parish Centre.
Contact details: The Parish Office:
Christ Church Parish Centre, Preston Road,
North Shields, NE29 0LW.
Tel: (0191) 258 6653
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries about Baptisms, Weddings etc: please phone or email as above
Sunday, 10th May 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Welcome to today’s worship:
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
6.00 p.m. Christian Aid Service (St. Augustin’s)
No evening service at Christ Church
The Revd Dave Elkington will preside at Christ Church and the Revd Daniel McCarthy will preside at St. Augustin’s this morning.
If you are not confirmed you are welcome to receive a blessing at the altar rail. (Have a service sheet in your hand).
NB Wafers should not be dipped into the chalice.
Gluten-free wafers are available – please let the duty churchwarden know (ideally before the service) if you require these.
Hymns at 10.00 a.m. at Christ Church and St Augustin’s:
A&M 532 All creatures of our God and King
A&M 290 We plough the fields and scatter
A&M 604 Brother, sister, let me serve you
Singing Group / Choir
A&M 690 Jesus is lord, creations voice proclaims it
A&M 650 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father
Please remember in your prayers:
The Sick: Jean Waiton, Val Corbitt, Mary Banks, Anne Stalker, Maureen Fryer, Isaac Woodward, Diane Greenwood, Bill Cain, Heather Thompson, Adam Nicholson, Paul Preston, Helen Louch
Year’s Mind: Bill Johnson, Beverley Anne Collett, Margaret Eleanor Hare, David Marshall (Jnr), Aleck Mavin, Lisa Pichler
** Porvoo Communion: Diocese of Västerås (Church of Sweden); Diocese of Gloucester
** Anglican Communion: The Church of Pakistan (United): Moderator: Bp Azad Marshall
** Link Dioceses of Botswana, Møre and Winchester
** Diocese of Newcastle: Hexham Deanery: St. John’s Church, Garrigill
** Churches Together in North Shields: Salvation Army: Major Barry Ashton
Please use easyfundraising when doing your shopping. Both churches can get a percentage – full details on the flyers & posters in church.
Please take this pew-sheet and the readings home for use during the week.
Mid-week Services and Open Church
Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Christ Church
11.00 a.m. Quiet Hour, St. Augustin’s
Friday: 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, The Vicarage
Sunday, 17th May: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
No evening services at Christ Church or St. Augustin’s
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 10th-16th May
As there are no house-to-house collections envelopes are available in both churches this week – please return with your donation by 17th May.
Saturday, 9th May: 10.00 a.m. Christian Aid Coffee Morning, St. Columba’s URC, Northumberland Square.
Sunday, 10th May: 6.00 p.m. Christian Aid Service, St. Augustin’s Church.
Tuesday, 12th May: 10.00a.m. Christ Church Fabric Committee, Parish Centre.
11.00 a.m. Deaf Community Coffee Morning, Parish Centre.
Wednesday, 13th May: 1.00 p.m. Craft and Chat, St. Augustin’s.
Thursday, 14th May: ASCENSION DAY
7.00 p.m. Bible Study at the Vicarage (26 Cleveland Road). During our time together on Ascension Day, we will be exploring Acts1 v 1- 11. It promises to be an encouraging opportunity to read, reflect, and share together.
We will begin with hot drinks and refreshments, and everyone is very welcome.
Saturday, 16th May: 10.00 a.m. Pop-up Bakery, St. Augustin’s.
Tuesday, 19th May: 2.00 p.m. Mothers’ Union, Parish Centre.
Wednesday, 20th May: 7.30 p.m. Christ Church D.C.C., Parish Centre.
Contact details: The Parish Office:
Christ Church Parish Centre, Preston Road,
North Shields, NE29 0LW.
Tel: (0191) 258 6653
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries about Baptisms, Weddings etc: please phone or email as above
