Return to home

Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene

There are many regular activities that take place at St Marys.
If you are interested in joining any of the following activities or groups, please contact the Parish Administrator.
Telephone - 01661 836914 or click Here to send an email.

Parents and Toddlers

The Parents and Toddlers group meets on Wednesday afternoons (1:30 to 2:30) during school term in the Church Hall.
A typical session will begin with action songs and a prayer. After this, there is a time for play and activities. There is no charge for entrance, but a small charge is made for refreshments. There are often 35-40 children, plus parents and carers.
The aim of the group is to offer support to those in Prudhoe beginning family life, and to act as a link to the Church.

Back to the top of the page.

Young Church

Young Church meets in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings in school term during the 10:00 am service (except for the first Sunday of each month - the Family service). The youngsters attend the first few minutes of the service in Church and are then escorted by leaders to the Parish Hall for Young Church.
The children who attend enjoy all sorts of exciting activities - craft, singing, stories and so on. If you are aged between 3 and 10, then this is the place to be!
The leaders are all members of the congregation who have been Police checked.

Back to the top of the page.

913 Group

This is a youth club for middle school aged children.
It runs in six week slots, on a Sunday night, 6.30pm - 8pm, in the Parish Hall.
Each week we do different activities, for example, messy games, Film night, Pizza making and occasional trips out!
Once a full programme has been arranged, it will be published here.

Back to the top of the page.

Teenagers Group

This group meets in the Vicarage, often for pizza, video, chats etc.
For dates please contact Rev. Charles.

Back to the top of the page.

Music Group

Our church worship is lead by a team of musicians - guitar, flute, saxaphone and keyboard - and singers.
Practices are usually on Thursday evenings in the church.

Back to the top of the page.

Mothers Union

The Mothers' Union in Prudhoe meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm in the Parish Hall, preceeded by Holy Communion at 1:30pm. Meetings often have external speakers who talk on a wide variety of subjects. All meetings end with refreshments.

Here is the programme for 2010.

You are invited to join us at 1.30pm for Eucharist and at 2pm for our meeting with speakers.

Tuesday Jan 5th Deanery Epiphany Service at 2pm followed by Tea in the Church Hall.
Tuesday Feb 2nd AGM and Election of new Committee
Saturday Feb 6th Commissioning Service in the Cathedral at 11am
Friday Feb 26th Diocesan Council Kingston Park for 10.30am
Tuesday Mar 2nd Mrs. Barbara Cox - Continuing Education.
Friday Mar 5th Women’s World Day of Prayer
Thursday Mar 25th Lady Day
Tuesday April 6th Michelle Watson— Library Services
Thursday Apr 8th Service Day and Midday Prayers Corbridge Deanery Cathedral 10am
Tuesday May 4th Liesbeth Langford - Children Living under Occupation
Tuesday June 1st Wave of Prayer 9am church followed by outing
June MU General Meeting - SCOTLAND tbc
Tuesday July 6th Kathy Keay - Overview of MU and Music
Tuesday Aug 3rd Quiet time of worship in church 2pm
Monday Aug 9th Mary Sumner Day
Tuesday Sept 7th Davina Radford—Sarnelli House
Tuesday Oct 5th Canon Pat Johnson—MU Presidency
Friday Oct Diocesan Council. Kingston Park. 10.30am tbc
Tuesday Nov 2nd Canon Murray Haig - Korrogocho
Monday Dec 6th Advent Carol Service - Hexham Abbey 2pm tbc
Tuesday Dec 7th Carols for Christmas
Tuesday Dec 14th Christmas Lunch

2011

Tuesday Jan 4th Deanery Epiphany Service in Church with Bring & Share Tea. 2pm
Tuesday Feb 1st AGM

Additional events, meetings and outings will be advised at the appropriate times

The Mothers' Union is a world-wide Anglican organisation whose purpose is to be concerned with all aspects of Christian family life.

Visit the national website of the Mothers' Union.

Back to the top of the page.

Pastoral Care Group

A group who visit people in their homes to bring them Holy Communion or just to visit and chat. If you know of anyone who would like to receive Holy Communion or a visit, please let Rev Charles or the Parish Administrator know.

Back to the top of the page.

Social Events & Residentials

Social events are held throughout the year. There is a residential weekend held annually, which is a chance to get to know each other and share our Faith.

Back to the top of the page.

Coffee Mornings at the Parish Hall

Home made cakes, Biscuits etc, plus tea coffee and juice available 9:30-11:30am every Thursday and Saturday, and after the 10:00am service on Sundays.
There are also items for sale, eg: books, videos, CD's & bric-a-brac.
Pop in and have a chat.

Back to the top of the page.

Women's Breakfast

The aims of the Women's Breakfast is to bring Jesus to people, following the example given by Jesus, who often spent time eating with his followers.
Meetings are on Saturday mornings, at breakfast(!), twice a year, in the Spring and the Autumn.

Back to the top of the page.

Men's Pub Group

From time to time, the men of the Parish head off to the pub together..... and a good (moderate!) time is had by all.
Dates will be announced on weekly pew sheet.

Back to the top of the page.

Exploring our Faith

From time to time we run courses for those who are interested in finding out about our Faith and Christian living in an informal and relaxed setting.

Back to the top of the page.