Christian Events at Pride 2023

Tuesday 18th July: 7:30pm
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Proud Catholics: Prayer for Pride.
A quiet time of prayer, giving thanks for our lives and the love of God, followed by social time with bring and share refreshments. 

St Andrew’s RC Church (NE1 6UW) and Zoom

Saturday 22nd July: 10:30am
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Pre-March Prayer Service.
An ecumenical service put together by LGBTQ+
affirming Christians ahead of the Northern Pride march through Newcastle.

St James’s URC. (NE1 8JF)

Saturday 22nd July: 12pm
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Northern Pride March.
Various Christian groups will be marching, join us at or after the prayer service.

Meet at Newcastle Civic Centre

Saturday 22nd July: 4pm
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Eucharist for the Feast of St Mary Magdalene.
A Church of England service of Holy Communion with a homily for Mary Magdalene. There will also be all-age activity tables dotted around the
Cathedral for the whole of Pride Weekend exploring the theme of ‘my family’ in all its diversity.

Newcastle Cathedral. (NE1 1PF)

Sunday 23rd July: 6:30pm
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Northern Lights MCC Sunday Worship.
Sunday worship with an open communion table followed by refreshments.

St James’s URC. (NE1 8JF) and YouTube

Sunday 23rd July: around 9pm
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Northern Pride Vigil.
The inclusive final event on the Northern Pride mainstage is a candlelit vigil, a moment to pause and reflect as a community (no ticket required if you are only attending the vigil).

Pride Main Stage, Town Moor

Sunday 30th July: 6:30pm
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Northern Lights MCC Pride Thanksgiving Worship
Service.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving for the Pride and a commitment to continue to work for justice and change in our world. Followed by refreshments.

St James’s URC. (NE1 8JF) and YouTube