January 2008
Anniversary Booklet To round off the 50th Anniversary year of St.Aidan's Church,Stobhill a commemorative booklet has been prepared by Pam Beasley, telling the story of the church from the time when local residents bought 'bricks' for two shillings, up to the Anniversary celebrations in April 2007.
The booklet has been professionally printed with coloured illustrations, as well as early black& white photographs, and a limited number of copies are available from the Parish Office (in the Parish Hall building, Grange Rd. opposite the shops) or from St.Aidan's Church when open for services or events. The booklets have been prepared as a way of raising money for the church and a donation of at least £4.50 is asked for each copy.
Activities this month
Sunday 13 Jan. 9.00 a.m. Parish Communion with Rev. Terry Moat. Coffee & biscuits after. Tuesday 15 Jan. 1.45 p.m. Playtime Plus for Mums and young children with Alice Lane. Sunday 18 Jan. (No service at St.Aidan's; joint service at St. Mary's Church) Tuesday 22 Jan 1.45 p.m. Playtime Plus Sunday 27 Jan.10.00 a.m. Morning Worship with guitar & keyboard & led by Muriel Harris
St. Aidan's is a warm, friendly church with a welcome to family members of all ages.
December 2007
St. Aidan's Church, Shields Road, is a warm, friendly little church which was built specially for the people livng in Stobhill. In the mid-1950s when it was planned there was a big fund-raising campaign, and many residents may remember buying a small paper 'brick' for 2 shillings (old money!) towards the building costs.
In April this year the church celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a special service in a marquee adjoining the church, with the Bishop of Newcastle taking part and a Christian Rock Band RE:BORN providing the music. There were children's activities and a barbeque the previous day and the celebrations ended a few days later with a sell-out concert by a group of singers from St. Petersburg, Russia.
St.Aidan's is small and modern with a friendly atmosphere. A warm welcome is guaranteed to all who come to any of the services or events held there. On Sunday 23 December at 4.00 p.m there is a service of Evening Prayer, and on Christmas Eve there is a Carol Service at 6.00 pm when children help to dress the Christmas Crib. This is always a very popular occasion and to guarantee a seat it is best to arrive early!
The last service in 2007 will be on the following Sunday 30 December at 10.00 a.m. when, as well as all who would like to come from Stobhill, we will welcome folk from our sister churches of St. Mary's and St.James's churches in Morpeth for a service of Holy Communion with the combined choirs leading the singing. Coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards. Once again, early arrival is advisable!
Details of services will be posted in advance on this website together with details of special events at St.Aidan's Church so WATCH THIS SPACE!
