Minister :
Revd James Breslin B.A
Tel: 0191 284 2228
With connections to Dissenting congregations of 1684 and earlier, St James's is the oldest Free Church in Newcastle.
The name was used first by the Presbyterian congregation in Blackett Street, which cut the Scottish connection in 1833 and became Congregational. In the next 30 years it built twice on the same site at Grey's Monument. The current building on a new site opened in 1884. Now listed Grade 2*, it is an uncommon example of a central Free Church. The central ceiling, chandelier, stained glass, wrought iron screen and notable pipeless organ by Copeman Hart (1973) are important features. The Church and ancillary rooms were refurbished in 1997, with English Heritage and Heritage Lottery Fund support.
The Synod Offices and some charities have their own rooms on the premises.
St James's also hosts varied community activities.
For Hall, Meeting Room, and Church Bookings please contact:
Mr Trevor Chapman
Church Manager
email: newcastleurcchurchmanager@gmail.com
Telephone: 07794 830 858
Rooms to Let : Hall [up to 100 persons ], 1 meeting room upstairs [up to 25 persons],and Church [up to 200 persons]
These numbers would depend on the type of event being held.
For details of availability and all facilities please contact the Church Manager by email as above.
St James's URC Church
Family Worship on Sundays at 10.45 a.m.
Holy Communion first Sunday each month
Prayers on Tuesdays 12.15/12.30 p.m.The following Christian congregations also meet every week:
Metropolitan Community Church
Meets on Sundays in the Church at 6.30 p.m.,
Contact: outreach@mccnewcastle.org.uk
church mobile number 07770 543407
website: www.mccnewcastle.org.ukNewcastle Chinese Christian Fellowship
Meets on Fridays in the Church Hall at 7.30 p.m.
Contact:
Mr Desmond Chong telephone: 07939 172048
Website: www.nccf.org.ukChrist's Mission in the World (French speaking)
Meets on Sundays at 1.00 p.m. in the Church Hall
Contact:
Eva Lukofo 0779 2504745
or Joe Kamanga 07960 067444
or Gaby Kitoko 07950 514101
To come to St James's
By Public Transport Bus or Metro to Haymarket
By Car Enter the central area of Newcastle by the Central Motorway, A167(M), and take the B1309 City Centre at the Wallsend / City centre turn off. Turn right at the traffic lights (but NB not sharp right), along College Street, and second right into Northumberland Road. The church is the second block along on the left.
The map shows two public car parks in the vicinity. The small church car park can be made available only by prior arrangement. Northumberland Road has now become a pedestrianised zone and parking is not allowed on it, only access.
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JF
Telephone on premises: 0191 232 4375
This address may be used when writing to any of the contacts named below
