Churches Together in Harton, South Shields
As part of Churches Together South Tyneside, the churches in Harton have a long history of friendship and collaboration. Rooted in a shared Christian faith, they come together regularly to support one another, serve the local community, and witness to God’s love in South Shields.
The churches in Harton have been meeting together for over thirty years. After a break during the COVID-19 pandemic, the group joyfully resumed regular gatherings in 2022, continuing their tradition of unity in action.
Meeting, Sharing, Supporting
Every 6–8 weeks, a small group of clergy and church members meet to share a meal, exchange updates from their congregations, and reflect on current events. These gatherings also provide a link with the wider Churches Together South Tyneside network.
Together, they have supported a number of local and seasonal initiatives:
- Love Christmas – delivering bags of food and toys to 350 local families in partnership with food banks and schools
- Carol Singing at The Nook – spreading joy and community spirit through song
- World Day of Prayer – joining Christians around the world in shared prayer
- A Maundy Meal – marking Holy Week with reflection and fellowship
- Exploring Lent Through Art – a thoughtful five-week series led by Rev Jane Rowell
Churches in the Harton Group
- The Baptist Tabernacle (Baptist)
Photo caption: “The Baptist Tabernacle – A welcoming community in the heart of Harton”
- St. Gregory’s Church (Catholic)
Photo caption: “St. Gregory’s Church – A vibrant Roman Catholic parish"
- St Lawrence’s Church (Anglican)
Photo caption: “St Lawrence’s – Serving Harton with worship and outreach”
- St Margaret’s Church (United Reformed)
Photo caption: “St Margaret’s URC – A small church with a big heart”
- St Mark & St Cuthbert’s Church (Anglican)
Photo caption: “St Mark & St Cuthbert’s – A united parish church serving all ages”
- St Peter’s Church (Anglican)
Photo caption: “St Peter’s – A place of worship, community, and welcome”
We also give thanks for the legacy of two churches that served the community faithfully before closing:
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church (closed 2017)
- Harton Methodist Church (closed 2022)
Working Together for the Future
The Harton group is just one expression of the wider work of Churches Together South Tyneside. Through prayer, partnership, and shared service, we continue to build bridges of faith and friendship across our borough.
If you would like to know more or get involved, please contact bernadette@churchestogethersouthtyneside.org
Churches Together South Tyneside
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