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Christmas 2025 at Holy Trinity Church
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Join us this Christmas at Holy Trinity Gateshead to find your part in God's story. As we explore the different characters of the Nativity, discover the love, care, and compassion that God has for you - all wrapped up in his Son, Jesus, sent to save us that very first Christmas time.

Check out all the great opportunities coming up throughout December to find your place in His story - whether you prefer traditional carols, or something a bit more modern.

Christmas Services & Events

Proclaim - Elizabeth and Zacha
Sunday 30 November
10am & 4pm Service


You can expect a warm welcome; great music; and clear and relevant teaching from the Bible, looking at the start of the Christmas story.

The story begins with an old, childless couple and a big announcement.
 
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Ladies Christmas Chocolate Evening


Join us for an evening of fun and delicious Christmas chocolate decorating, on Friday 5th December from 7.30-9.30pm! 

Tickets are £10 and include everything you'll need for the evening, along with some festive treats to enjoy.

You'll also hear why we believe Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year- and at the end you get to take your creations home.

You can book your ticket here.
 
Weekly Saturday Cinema Saturday 6 December, 3pm
Saturday Cinema: The Star

Come and watch a Christmas film at Holy Trinity Gateshead.

Admission is free and there are refreshments and yummy popcorn available for 50p.

Join us anytime from 2.30pm, with the film starting at 3pm.
 
Proclaim - Joseph Sunday 7 December 
10am & 4pm All-age Service

You can expect a warm welcome; great music; and clear and relevant teaching from the Bible, looking at the start of the Christmas story.

A mighty angel brings surprising news to a carpenter, called Joseph, about a baby who will is destined for something great!
 
Explorers Party 2025 (800 x 40 Sunday 13th December 3-5pm
Explorers Christmas Party

Discover why Jesus is so extra-ordinary!
Bring your friends and enjoy loads of fun and games!
For children in years 3-6.
£2 per child
You can book your child here.
Proclaim - Jesus

Sunday 14 December
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, 4pm & 7pm


Join us for a traditional candlelit carol service led by our fantastic community choir.

Includes lots of traditional carols, Christmas Bible readings, and the chance to discover why Jesus is central to history and your story.

Free festive refreshments available after both services.

 
Proclaim - Mary Sunday 21 December
10am & 4pm Service (with Holy Communion)

You can expect a warm welcome; great music; and clear and relevant teaching from the Bible, looking at the next exciting part of the Christmas story.

A young woman's life is turned upside down as she learns that she is to carry the Son of God in her womb. A story of faith, courage, and God's plans being fulfilled.
 
Proclaim - The Magi

Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 Dec)
DIY CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

2pm for 3pm Service


Come and make your own Christingle from 2pm, then join our all-age celebration of the hope and joy that Jesus brings.

The Christmas story continues with wise men traveling thousands of miles to worship the new born King.
Proclaim - John the Baptist Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 Dec)
11pm Christmas Holy Communion

A reflective and meditative service to help you focus on the real meaning of Christmas ahead of the busyness of Christmas Day.

Includes traditional carols, Bible readings, and the chance to partake of Holy Communion.
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Christmas Day (Thursday 25 Dec)
Christmas Day Celebration, 10.30am


Join us for an all-age celebration of God’s greatest gift, Jesus.

We'll be seeing how the Shepherds responded to the message the angels brought them: Good news of great joy for all the people!

Includes a mix of traditional and modern carols, prayers, and an interactive all-age talk focused on the Bible - a great way to start your Christmas Day!
Proclaim - Simeon Sunday 28 December 
4pm All-age Service


Please note we will ONLY have our 4pm service on 28 December, with our 10am service restarting on 4 January.

You can expect a warm welcome; great music; and clear and relevant teaching from the Bible, looking at how an old man responded to the birth of Jesus.
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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

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Where and When

We meet at the church building (details here) for our Sunday Services starting at 10am and 4pm. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets just off the main foyer.

Our Services

The main services begins at 10am or 4pm with a warm welcome from one of the service leaders. The service will include several songs and hymns, someone praying out loud and reading passages from the bible. We share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will give a talk that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final song. 

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

  • Creche (0 months to 2.5 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
  • Scramblers (2.5 years old - 4 years old)
  • Climbers (Reception-Y2)
  • Explorers (Y3-Y6)
  • JAM (Y7-Y9) runs at our 10am Service
  • Ignite (Y7-Y13) runs after our 4pm Service
  • ARC (14-18's) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the first 10-15 minutes. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. Someone will announce when it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the rest of the service continues.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

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Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some mid-week mornings and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

A note from our minister

Chris Houghton    
Chris Houghton
Senior Minister
   
 
We love meeting new people here at Holy Trinity church and we can't wait to meet you and help you to discover the joy of knowing Jesus Christ for yourself. We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes,
Chris
 
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