We are a large, friendly Anglican church in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. We draw our congregation from many walks of life and Christian backgrounds. Our diverse worship reflects this breadth, as we aim to encourage and help each other on our journeys of faith, learn more about Jesus and deepen our experience of him, and reflect his love in our small part of the wider world.
In this time of turbulence, let these words be a comfort to you:
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
Nahum 1:7 “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Hebrews 13:5 “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”
With much love,
Revd Josh Penduck
Rector of Newcastle under Lyme, St Giles with St Thomas Butterton
For information you can contact the Parish Administrator on 07592 035386 or email at office.stgilesnewcastle@gmail.com
About St Giles
Our main Sunday service is at 10.30am every Sunday, although we have other services throughout the week. To find out about our other services click here http://www.stgilesnewcastle.org.uk/whats-on-2/
Alternatively, you can worship with us online at St Giles You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5wm1rOSqpw40OMfvbAW3mg
FRIDAY COFFEE SHOP & MINI MARKET 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 9am to 12pm in St Giles’ church hall.
Due to due to the ongoing COVID-related issues, please check dates on weekly update notices.
Information
Regular updates about service and events at St Giles’ and St Thomas can be found in the following publications:
MEMO: New memo week 1 5th December 2021
PARISH NEWS Our monthly parish magazine has gone online. Parish News Edition 20 is here PN ON-LINE DEC 21
COVID Memorial Services announcement Due to the rise in COVID cases and the potential threat of the Omicron variant, we feel that it would be inappropriate to hold our COVID Memorial services as planned on the 11th December, and as such have decided to postpone them. We hope to rearrange these services for the spring of 2022
Newcastle under Lyme BID are supporting Alice charity Christmas Teen Gift Appeal. Collection boxes have been placed in St Giles church hall for donations of any of the items indicated on the information flyer. Thank you.
You can follow us on Facebook here
Our Children and Families Facebook page can be found here
St Giles supports Newcastle Foodbank. A donations box is in the back of the church for goods donated. Specific items are currently needed and here is a link to their latest appeal detailing the specific items that are required. Letter re shortages October 2021
Thank you for your support
St Giles Churchyard is a Green Flag Churchyard! We have been awarded the Green Flag for 2021/2022. This is our new flag which be raised in a ceremony at St Giles’ and St George’s school at 10am on Wednesday 10th November. https://www.stgilesstgeorgesacademy.co.uk/ For more information about the Green Flag Scheme click here: https://www.greenflagaward.org/
Life Events
To find out about ‘Life Events’ (Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals), click here
If you would like to learn about how to Connect with various groups in our church, click here
To find out about our sister church, St Thomas’ Butterton, click here
To find out how to Contact Us, click here
How to find us
St Giles’ Church is at the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and easy to find, with easy access to the rest of the town.
We have a large car-park, so you don’t need to worry about parking for Sunday services or weekly events.
Safeguarding
St Giles takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England’s robust procedures and guidelines.
You can find out more about the national policies and procedures here.
Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be found here: St Giles’ Safeguarding Policy2019
If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter please speak to our Safeguarding Officer, Penny Richards, on 07592035386
Alternatively, you can find useful contact information on the Diocesan website here