Category: News

  • Church Caretaker: Vacancy

    Following the retirement of our caretaker we have a vacancy with immediate effect Caretaker Vacancy (Part – time) Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (negotiable) Salary: Negotiable depending on experience The successful applicant must be flexible and conscientious, with a ‘can – do’ attitude and understanding of the needs of church members and the…

  • Remembrance

    REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND On Saturday 12th November at 11am, we welcome members of the Tyneside Scottish Association for their annual Remembrance Ceremony, which will be led by our minister Ryan. Our own Remembrance Service takes place on Sunday 13th November at 10.45am and will be led by Dr Ann Sinclair.  

  • Greatest Show on Earth – ‘I am Mark’: join us on 4th Nov

    Come along to The Greatest Show on Earth (literally) – I AM MARK, a daring new word for word dramatisation of The Gospel of Mark at Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond NE2 3AE, 4th November, 6.30pm for 7.10pm. Archbishop Rowan Williams says it’s like “hearing the Bible for the first time.” Experience the…

  • Supporting local communities

    The Growing Good Toolkit, by the Church Urban Fund, is a free course helping churches explore the connection between social action, discipleship and growth. Through six flexible, interactive small group sessions, you can explore how churches can be faithful and fruitful in their local communities. Read more

  • URC writes to government and urges more help for cost of living crisis

    Without further government action, rising living costs will drag some families into destitution this winter, churches and charities have warned. The Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the URC General Assembly, was among 52 signatories to an open letter published ahead of the chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’. Read more

  • United Reformed Church 50th Birthday Celebration Service: Jesmond 9th, now available on YouTube

    The URC’s celebration service for the North of England took place at Jesmond URC on 9th of October, the preacher was Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the URC General Assembly. The service is available at to watch here 

  • “I am Mark” – 4th November

    Come along to The Greatest Show on Earth (literally) – I AM MARK, a daring new word for word dramatisation of The Gospel of Mark at Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond NE2 3AE, 4th November, 6.30pm for 7.10pm. Archbishop Rowan Williams says it’s like “hearing the Bible for the first time.” Experience the…