Church Christmas Lunch Our Christmas lunch was held after worship on the last Sunday in Advent – just a week before Christmas Day. As ever, we all enjoyed a splendid meal, with good company – and raised £300 for Christian Aid. Thanks to all who made it such a good event! Photos by Ray […]
Ukrainian Christmas Party Around 150 guests attended the Ukrainian Christmas Party, held at our church just a week before Christmas Eve. Santa and his Elf helper distributed over seventy children’s gifts; and Ukrainian carols were sung. The hall was crowded, full to overflowing with delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. As a congregation we have […]
On the third Sunday in Advent we joined with other members of the Gateshead and Durham URC group of churches for a Group Carol Service led by our minister, the Revd Marcus Hargis. The service was followed by delicious seasonal refreshments served in the church hall.. A few days later Santa’s ‘senior elfers’ wrapped some […]
It was standing room only at the back of the church for a special celebration that drew on the talents and enthusiasms of the many groups that meet at Waddington Street United Reformed Church. Minister Marcus Hargis, arrayed in his best Christmas jumper, welcomed everyone, pointing out that through knowing the church as a meeting […]
