Latest Church News
Sunday 18th January 2026
New Curate
There was a time before the dreaded you know what’andemic’ when when we had a plethera of amazing curates that brought so much enegy and ideas to St Martin’s and our MINE churches. So it’s wonderful news to hear from Tim that Lydia is joining us in the summer. No doubt we’ll get to hear more about her as the time gets nearer.
Sunday 18th January 2026
A warm welcome to Lianne
Lianne joined us for our service last Sunday and stayed for tea and biscuits. Lianne is on placement and will be with Tim for a short time. We wish her well and hope her time with us is helpful to her future.
Saturday 6th December 2025
Christmas Concert Video
The Christmas Concert Video can be found on the Media Page.
A big thanks to everyone involved in the concert, it has been a huge success again. Special thanks to the performers:
- Backworth Colliery Band
- Choir of St Martin's
- Nikita Gilbert-Ovens
- Andrew Mears
Friday 21st November 2025
St Martin's Centre - Christmas Tree Toy Appeal
Following the amazing success of this appeal last year The Centre once more have a christmas tree on reception for anyone wanting to give a gift for a child this Christmas. Simply take a tag from the tree and return a toy for the appropriate age and gender on the tag. See Emma for more details.
Friday 24th October 2025
Sunday School Volunteers
There as been a suggestion that we offer an organised Sunday School to be run outside of the church worship space. If anyone is interested in getting involved and setting things up, please let Tim know, so that the appropriate steps can be made.
Sunday 19th October 2025
St Martin's Church - Merry Christmas Concert - Sunday 30th November 4pm
Get into the christmas spirit with some joyful festive tunes and brass band favourites. Our now much anticipated annual christmas concert is not far off and tickets are available online now and from Sunday 26th October, from the church & centre. Our own fabulous choir will again be performing along with the always popular Backworth Colliery Band Also solo performances, sing-alongs and raffle. Don’t miss it and tell your friends.
Tickets are £8 adult, £4 child (10yrs & under).
Sunday 30th November 4.00pm
Tuesday 7th October 2025
The People's Kitchen - Wish List
Thursday 2nd October 2025
MINE Joint Harvest Service - 12th October.
There will be no service here at St Martin's on Sunday 12th October. Instead, the MINE churches are joining together to celebrate Harvest in the newly re-opened St Michael's.