Who We Are
The District
The Newcastle Upon Tyne District is situated in the North East of England and is comprised of 12 circuits. The District comprises the northern part of County Durham, Tyne and Wear, all of Northumberland and part of the Scottish Borders. It covers an area 90 miles north to south and 50 miles east to west.
Circuits, Churches and Projects
The Chair
Revd. Jona Sewell became Chair of District on the 1st September 2024 following on from Revd. Dr Stephen Lindridge.
District team
Mission Statement
The aim of the Newcastle upon Tyne District of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to work in partnership with others to fulfill Our Calling. The District will seek to support, encourage, challenge and equip Circuits, Local Churches and individuals to:
- Underpin all activities with God-centred worship and prayer
- Promote a culture in the Church which is people-centred and flexible
- Make and nurture disciples who have confidence in speaking about their faith and in engaging in evangelism
- Engage in community development, acts of loving service and action for justice
- Venture into fresh ways of being church
Loving God, Serving People, Making Disciples
News and Events
GDPR
The Newcastle District cares about your privacy and your trust is important to us. Our Privacy Notice explains how Local Churches, Circuits and Districts within the Methodist Church in Great Britain collect, use and protect your personal information. It also provides information about your rights and who to contact if you have any questions about how we use your information. Click here to read our Privacy Notice online or download a PDF version here. A copy is also displayed in the District Office.
Coming to support and encourage the District in their mission statement; Loving God, Serving Others, Making Disciples is a great privilege and a significant calling. So Pray always for God’s Spirit to help us to be fruitful in the ministry of Jesus Christ.Stephen Lindridge