News & Notices 8th February 2026
- Feb 5
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St Mary's Monkseaton # 295 February 2026
Vicar: Rev Nigel Taylor email: vicar@stmarysmonkseaton.org.uk
Curate: Rev Claire Lewis email: ctfairgrieve.lewis@gmail.com
Please note: Nigel and Claire are not available on their day off, which is Friday.
If you missed last week's service, or can't make this Sunday, you can catch up online.
Services: Second Sunday before Lent
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Choral Evensong
Men's Breakfast
Following the white ribbon service in November 2025, a decision was taken to raise awareness of domestic abuse in our Parish. The first step of this is to hold a Men's Breakfast on Saturday 7th February at 10am at St Mary's. This is for all men who would like to know more about domestic abuse and what to do if you become aware of an abusive situation. Bacon sandwiches will be provided. Please sign up at the back of Church. Any questions, please talk to Nigel or Claire.
Toast Church
Toast Church is our weekly children’s service. It runs after school on a Thursday. People are welcome to arrive anytime after 3.30pm for a drink and some toast as we gather after a busy school day. At 4pm we start our service of songs, prayers, story and an activity. Parents can stay if they wish or are welcome to drop off children and pick them up at 4.30pm. The service is designed for under 11’s but all are welcome.
Prayer Service for Christian Unity
The Prayer Service for Christian Unity is on Sunday 8th February at 6pm. Churches Together are leading the service at Whitley Bay Baptist Church.
Shrove Tuesday Afternoon Holiday Club
Shrove Tuesday (17th February) is in the school holidays this year so we are offering an afternoon holiday club to children 11 and under before the usual Pancake Party. It runs from 1pm until 4pm, when we open the doors and invite everyone to eat pancakes!
In order to provide this for 40 children we still need some help. If you are available to join the team to provide support (especially if you already have a church DBS certificate) please speak to Claire or Nigel.
Lent Reflections
Week 1 | St Peter’s Thurs 26th Feb 7.30pm | Introduction to & praying with the Penitential Psalms |
Week 2 | St Paul’ s Thurs 5th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 6 & Psalm 32 |
Week 3 | St Mary’s Thurs 12th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 38 & Psalm 102 |
Week 4 | St Peter’s Thurs 19th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 51 |
Week 5 | St Paul’s Thurs 26th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 130 & Psalm 143 |
Lent Course
Does God speak to us? Our lent course this year will be looking at this very subject. Join us on a Wednesday for food and discussion where we’ll be exploring the ways God has spoken to His people through the bible, and continues to speak to us. Starting from Ash Wednesday (18th of February) and then every Wednesday until 1st of April.
Eco Tip of the Week
Consider a digital detox. Remember to delete unwanted photos, videos, emails, files and documents, that use up energy when stored 'in the cloud'. The data storage is actually massive buildings, filled with hard drives, that run continuously, using extensive electricity. It makes sense not to waste energy.
If you would like to move away from the tech giants, that dominate the industry, you can find sustainable and socially responsible default search engines. Ecosia, is a not for profit, European search engine, that builds renewable energy plants to cover its needs, uses profits to plant trees and fund climate projects. It's worth checking out what is available, if you want a simple way to contribute to environmental efforts.
Godly Play Course
The Godly Play Core Training Course is taking place from 22 - 24 October 2026 at St Gabriel’s Parish Centre, 2 St Gabriel’s Avenue Heaton, Newcastle NE6 5QN. This immersive three-day accredited course, led by experienced trainers from the College of Trainers of Godly Play UK, is your opportunity to engage with the Godly Play approach in a dynamic and hands-on way.
This is a three-day, non- residential training in Newcastle. The cost includes refreshments (but not lunches) each day. Early Bird Rate: £315 (Available until 22nd July 2026) Full Course Fee: £335 (After 22nd July 2026). Bursaries available for those requiring financial support.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a life-changing learning
experience! Book your place now! You can book at admin@godlyplay.uk or online at
Last Night of the Proms
The Last Night of the Proms & Music from the Shows is on Saturday 7 March 2026, 6pm at Whitley Bay Baptist Church with the Stockton Salvation Army Band and Friends. In aid of The Bay Foodbank and The Salvation Army. Pay on the door - Adults £5, Children £1 - or tickets can be reserved via the Whitley Bay Baptist Church website: Last Night of the Proms (07-Mar-2026) · ChurchSuite Events
Saturday 7th February
10am Men's Breakfast
5pm Marianum
Sunday 8th February: Second Sunday before Lent
8am Holy Communion
10am Sung Holy Communion
4pm Evensong
Monday 9th February
9.30am Toddlers
Tuesday 10th February
9am Morning Prayer
10am Craft Group
7.30pm Church in the Kittiwake
Wednesday 11th February
9am Morning Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion
5.30pm Young Notes
6pm Choir
Thursday 12th February
9am Morning Prayer
From 3.30pm for 4pm Start Toast Church
7.30pm Bible Study (at Ron's House)
Saturday 14th February
5pm Marianum
Sunday 15th February: The Sunday next before Lent
8am Holy Communion
10am Sung Holy Communion
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for:
Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, John Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, Janet Minto, Don Bulmer, Ian Davies, Colleen and Stephen, Sheila Jones, Stuart Colter, Jill Horn, Marion Howel, David Howel
Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Rev Clem White
We also pray for
Queens Road
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