Night Prayer - Compline for the old and the new

Recorded on New Year’s Eve - but you can use it to finish any day when you look to new beginnings.

The Turning of the Year - Eucharist

The Revd. Martin Jackson presides at the Eucharist from St. Cuthbert's Church, recorded on 31st December 2020.

We look back over a hard year, but also forward in hope with a faith founded on Christ.

A Christmas Service of Reading, reflection and prayer

The Revd. Martin Jackson leads an online Service of the Word for Christmas.

May you know the peace and joy which the Birth of Our Lord brings!

Christmas at St. Cuthbert's & St. John's

Christmas hasn't been cancelled... But it will be much quieter - with social distancing rules, no congregational singing, a much restricted capacity and face coverings. Christ is born, nevertheless!

Here are our services. There are restrictions on our capacity due to social distancing - but we hope to accommodate all who wish to join us within the 55 - 60 permitted at St. Cuthbert's. For St. John's we can accommodate far fewer - nearly full already on Christmas Eve, so bookings via Jean Carter are essential.

In a difficult time, we wish you the blessings of peace and joy which are the reality of God's purpose.

Service of the Word - 4th Sunday of Advent, 20 December 2020

The Eucharist is celebrated in both our churches at 9am in St. John’s, Castleside and at 10.30am in St. Cuthbert’s, Shotley Bridge.

Here is our online service using the same readings and prayers - recorded in St. John’s Church by the Vicar.

Christmas Journey - with words, pictures and carols!

Made with children and young people in mind - but all ages can take part. A smart phone is useful but not essential. And there’s an invitation to show what Christmas means to you by placing a painted stone in our Christmas garden.

Christmas-ready church of St. John the Evangelist, Castleside

A quick look inside St. John’s where the crib and Christmas decorations are in place.

Here’s a short video - please switch the sound on!

Look out for our online Sunday service, also recorded in the church.

Service of the Word - 13 December

Readings, reflection and prayer for the Third Sunday of Advent - with the Revd. Martin Jackson.

And the Eucharist is celebrated in both our churches on 13 December: at 10.30am in St. Cuthbert's, Shotley Bridge; and at 4pm in St. John's Church, Castleside.

2nd Sunday of Advent, 6 December - Service of the Word

We can meet again in church this weekend - but here is our online offering from the Vicar, using readings and prayers for the day.

For those who can join us in church, the Sunday Eucharist is celebrated at 9am in St. John's Church, Castleside and at 10.30am in St. Cuthbert's Church, Shotley Bridge. And our preacher is to be our Cranmer Hall Placement Student, Lindsay Harrod.

Advent Calendar - what it can mean for you

Produced with our schools, children and young people in mind - but hopefully this has something to say to people of all ages!