Service Times
We gather together to worship and celebrate the presence of God. Our services across St Aidan's and St Columba's are designed to be accessible and welcoming to all, creating space for tradition and community.
SUNDAY SERVICES
- 10:30am — Mass at St Aidan's with choir and incense
- 5.00pm- Mustard Seed Community discipleship group at St Columba's
- 6:00pm — Informal community mass at St Columba's
MIDWEEK SERVICES
- Mon 9am — Morning Prayer at Vicarage
- Tue 8:45am - Morning Prayer at St Columba's
- Tue 9:15am — Eucharist at St Columba's
- Wed 1pm — Heart of the Week at St Columba's
- Wed 6pm — Bread for the Soul at St Aidan's
- Wed 6.45pm- Compline at St Aidan's
- Thu 9:15am — Morning Prayer at St Aidan's Kitchen
- Fri 11am- Morning prayer at St Aidan's Cafe
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Every Sunday at 10:15am — St Aidan's Children's Ministry. Join us for crafts, Bible stories, and fun connection for younger members of our community.
Parish News
Saturday 26th September - 10am- 1pm
Eden Cafe Project
Come to St Columba' for company and home cooked food from the Don't Eat Alone people
Thursday Evening cell group
Thursday 24th September 7-9pm
The cell group is back for a new term this Thursday evening in a new venue. We now meet at St Aidan's Church at 7pm
Tuesday 27th October tbc
A trip to Durham to go to Evensong for the new Archdeacon
We are organising a bus to go to Durham to attend the licensing of Archdeacon Stephen at the Cathedral- let us know if you want a place.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
St Aidan's and St Columba's Parish is dedicated to creating a safe and caring environment for all. We strictly adhere to the House of Bishops' safeguarding guidance and provide safe recruitment and training for all our staff and volunteers.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 20th April 2026, in accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation, which should be brought to the attention of the incumbent and/or the safeguarding officer in an equally timely manner.
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
Create a safe and caring place for all.
Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
Display in church premises who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred. Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually. Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
This church appoints Kathrine Batty as the Parish Safeguarding Officer