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Lent at St George’s
Ash Wednesday
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, 14th February. There will be the following services: 9.30am, Eucharist with Ashing at St Hilda's 7.30pm, Eucharist with Ashing at St George's To see the full details of our Lent programme, please click here to view the Lent Leaflet....
Pantomime
St George's annual pantomime returns for its 32nd year! Performances will take place on Friday 9th February at 7.30pm, and Saturday 10th February at 3pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, available from the parich off ice or cast members in advance, or you can just turn up...
Burns Night Supper
A night of haggis, a traditional toast from Dr. Chris Goulding, live music from Canon Clare MacLaren and Dr. Emily Frier, a quiz and a raffle. Saturday 20th January, 7pm for 7.30pm, in St George's Church Hall, NE2 2TF. This event is now sold out. Very limited tickets...
Family-friendly Christmas Events
We have a number of family-friendly events coming up at St George's this Christmas: The Living Nativity: Saturday 16th December, 2.30-4pm. Join Mary and Joseph and Honey the donkey for a seasonal stroll around Jesmond, via Acorn Road - looking out for Shepherds, Wise...
Advent Procession
Please join us on Sunday 3rd December at 6pm for this service of music for Advent. The St George's choir will be performing music from Palestrina, Praetorius, Warlock, Gardiner, and Archer.
Christmas Market
Our Christmas Market will take place on Saturday 2nd December, 12-3pm in the church hall. There will be the usual array of stalls and festive refreshments. Entry is free and all are welcome so please do spread the word and come along!
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday, 12th November, will be marked with an act of remembrance during the 9.30am eucharist.
All Saints & All Souls
All Souls will be marked with a Sung Eucharist, featuring music from Fauré's Reqiuem, on Thursday 2nd November at 7.30pm. It will be livestreamed via our Livestreaming page. All Saints Day will be celebrated at the Parish Eucharist on Sunday 5th November at 9.30am.
Dedication Festival Evensong
On our 135th Anniversary, we are delighted to welcome the Right Revd. Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle, as our preacher at Choral Evensong. The service will be held at the usual time of 6.00pm on Sunday 15th October, and will be followed by a glass of wine.