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St Nics Updates
 Our Vision and Strategy |  Youth notices |  Morning Prayer |
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 Small Groups |  Serving At St Nics |  Alpha |
 Baptism Sunday 9th February |  The 4 This Sunday! |
Community Notice Board
 Midsummer's Night Dream by the Durham Sixth Form Centre |  Practice your Actions for Lord's Prayer |  Support Heel and Toe Charity! |
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 Mission Partners Prayer Meeting |  |  |
 Scriptorium |  Create |  Little Stars |
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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
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
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
Alpha
We are delighted to be running our Alpha course that started last Tuesday. It is still not too late to join, it runs on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 9pm.
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The course is designed to introduce the Christian faith in an easy and accessible way, and give space for questions, all based around a meal together!
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RESET - New Wine Women's Day
Women who are looking to take a day out of their schedule to “Reset” are warmly invited to New Wine’s Women's Day on Sat 1st Feb at St Thomas’, Newcastle for a day of worship, teaching, holy spirit ministry, encounters with God and time together. Join others at St Nics to journey and spend the day together. Standard tickets are £25. Discounted tickets available for those under 29 or in financial need.
For more information and to book your tickets visit the link below or contact Elaine Duddy at eduddy1@gmail.com
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​Mission Partners Prayer Meeting
You are welcome to join the monthly prayer meeting for those the church supports.
We meet this Sunday (the third Sunday of the month as usual) at 9 Orchard Drive, DH1 1LA.
We meet from 3.30pm, when you can get a cup of tea or coffee first. The prayer time is from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
It's a great opportunity to hear about some of those we support, who serve with other churches and organisations in other parts of the world.
The 4 This Sunday!
This Sunday, 26th January is our inter-generational 4 o'clock service The 4!
Come and join in for praise, prayer and hearing the word, after which we will share a meal together.
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Vision and Strategy
Our Commitments: The Next 10 Years
To find out more about our vision & strategy process Click here.
Baptism Sunday!
Sunday 9th Febuary will be a Baptism Sunday, where, as a church, we will be celebrating those who are taking a step in their faith.
If this is something you might be interested in speak to Will, will@stnics.org.uk or Hannah at youth.hannah@stnics.org.uk.
Support Heal & Toe
A few members of our church support Heel & Toe; a North East charity which provides support for children with physical disabilities and complex needs. They need support to keep open their hydrotherapy pool. If you'd like to give, or find out more, you can do so here:
Actions for Lord's Prayer
You can practice the actions to the Lord's Prayer that we have been doing together on Sundays, by watching this video.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Step into the vibrant, electrifying world of Durham Sixth Form Centre's 2025 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream—a bold reimagining of Shakespeare's timeless comedy, set against the backdrop of a modern-day festival.
You can find out more information and buy tickets here!