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St Nics Updates
 Christmas at St Nics Launch! |  Morning Prayer |  Small Groups |
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 Announcing a New Member of the Team |  Book Launch |  Serving At St Nics |
 City Doors |  |  Youth notices |
Community Notice Board
 Scriptorium |  Create |  Little Stars |
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 Job Opportunity at Durham Cathedral |
Christmas at St Nics
We are excited to announce our theme for Christmas, Come and See, as we move through Advent we welcome everyone to come in and see the the good news of Christ's birth for themselves.
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Check out our Christmas page to find out about the different services that will be occurring over the Advent period.
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer happens every Tuesday - Friday at 8am, This is a great way to start your day. We use a really simple pattern of prayer that the Church has been praying for centuries. If you can only make one morning prayer a week, why not come on a Wednesday where you can enjoy refreshments
before and after we pray.
Small Groups
Small groups are a great way to connect with others in the church, meet new people, and to grow in faith. Our vision is that every one of us might find a home in a small group. Our small groups come in all shapes and sizes, times of the day, online and in person.
If you would like to know more, or join a small group, please contact Chris and Fiona our small group pastors at smallgroups@stnics.org.uk
Serving At St Nics
We believe that God calls us to serve him and others, and that we encounter him in a fresh way as we do. As we move into the next part of St Nics' journey, we would love for everyone to serve as part of one of our teams. How little or how often is completely up to you!
There are so many different ways you can serve, from very small things to much larger, but all are part of us serving God’s work here at Nics.
If you would like to serve, please do follow this link. Alternatively please ring 0191 384 1180.
City Doors Team
We recognise that being a church with doors that open onto the Market Place is a privilege and a responsibility. We are looking for people to help support those who come to our services and events who are currently sleeping rough, or are in acute need.
If you’d like to be part of this new team, please email office@stnics.org.uk
Youth at St Nics
You can find out about all our weekly youth events by following this link: https://www.stnics.org.uk/youth-ministry
Youth Weekend Away
Booking is NOW open for the 2025 Youth Weekend Away.
This is for youth in school years 7-13. Space is limited so secure your place now.
To book & find out more: https://stnicsdurham.churchsuite.com/events/i5mb7ocl
Book Launch
November 7th at 7.30pm
We are so delighted to be launching a new book about the history of St Nics, written by a member of our church, Gavin Wakefield.
The book is a key part of our series on remembering our story.
Learn the Bible Course
Ever wanted to study the Bible?
We are delighted to offer this course for anyone wanting to grow in their understanding of the Bible.
It is taught by an expert who has a wealth of teaching experience and is for everyone from beginners to those with years of experience.
This term we will be focusing on the Old Testament. Come along for a few sessions to try it out.
The course runs for 8 sessions, the next class is on 11th November in the Upper Hall and if you are interested sign up to the event here.
Christmas Choir
​ Its that time of year again, Christmas is coming!
For our traditional carol service on the 22nd December we like to gather a pop up choir that is open to all, no need to be a part of the worship team or read music.
There will be two rehearsals, Friday 14th and Wednesday 18th December from 7-9pm, and then once again before the service itself. If you have any questions, please email jess.worship@stnics.org.uk
Scriptorium
Scriptorium is a weekly structured study day for postgraduate students, with blocks of time for independent work interspersed with brief Christian prayers and breaks for refreshments.
Coffee/tea and lunch are provided.
Wednesdays 9:15am - 5pm
If you are interested please contact Rachel rachel.e.lilycrop@durham.ac.uk
Create Wednesdays
Create craft group takes place every Wednesday at 2pm in the Cafe. Come along for a time of fellowship, bring your current knitting, stitching, or crochet project or have a go at something new. If you would like to get involved please email Mary Anne at mamfreer@sky.com
Little Stars
Little Stars Toddler Group meet every Monday morning, from 10am till 11:30am.
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Come with your little one for play, crafts, singing and community.
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Snackbox
We are working to put together a box of food and snacks for those who may be in immediate need.
We are kindly requesting donations of packaged snacks and easy-to-grab food items (i.e. nothing that requires cooking) that people can take as they need. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
The crate will be located outside the kitchen.
Parenting for Faith
Thank you to all who came to our last session this past Sunday, the conversations and discussion were very fruitful.
This course is open to parents, grandparents, and anyone who works with children, even if you didn't come to the first session, you are welcome.
If you have any questions you can email Kate Swann at children@stnics.org.uk
Care for Creation pop up Church
Our Care for Creation team welcomes everyone for cake and conversation in church on Sunday 24th November from 10 to 11am. This will be a time to share everything that has been going on and the visions of what is yet to come.
Still Waters Radio
A few members of our congregation are working on an exciting project, an online radio station called Still Waters Radio. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 23, this station aims to bring peace and connection through the airwaves. You can tune in by visiting www.stillwatersradio.co.uk.
For more details, visit the About Us page or reach out to Dave Ross, who is leading efforts to expand the station and foster community connections through the power of radio.
​Volunteer for the Durham Winter Night Shelter
Handcrafted, an organization supporting socially and financially excluded individuals in the North East, runs the Durham Winter Night Shelter, providing a warm bed for those who would otherwise be sleeping rough on the coldest nights.
They are currently seeking volunteers to help keep the shelter open this winter. Adults of all ages, skills, and time availability are needed, and a large team is essential for the shelter’s success.
If you feel called to help, sign up for training and join the team by clicking this link: Volunteer Sign-Up Form.
St Nics Mentorship Scheme
We're so excited to have a partnership with Durham Sixth Form Centre through the St. Nics Mentorship scheme. Could you support a sixth form student in their A-Levels, mentoring them for an hour a week in their chosen subject? If you're interested, please do be in touch with Hannah at youth.hannah@stnics.org.uk
Job Opportunity at Durham Cathedral
Announcing a New Member of the Team
Helen writes: I have been a teacher for the last 20 years and, most recently, I was a peripatetic music teacher in the Bradford area working with individuals, and larger groups teaching woodwind and whole school singing. I am married to Dan and we have two wonderful teenagers, Ewan and Mimi.
We are all really excited to be part of what God is doing at St Nics at this time and we look forward to all that is to come.