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Paul and Sara Jukes have served as Senior Pastors at Breathe since February 2014 but have been part of the church’s journey for more than 10 years. Paul comes from a background in education and Sara has previously worked in education with special needs children. They are born and bred Stokies and Paul is a big Stoke City fan! They have two daughters Grace and Olivia and love family time. Both are passionately in love with God and together are committed to building and equipping a strong body of God’s people who are free and effective.
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DIARY OF EVENTS
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| Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 1 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm  Everyone is welcome to Cafe Hub! Our Cafe will be open on Tuesdays from 9:30am – 12:00pm, providing a space for anyone to come and relax, chat, and enjoy. We’ll be serving toast, crumpets, tea cakes, cheese oatcakes as well as a selection of tea, coffee, and specialty hot drinks. There will be a selection of age appropriate toys for[...] Reload After School Club 3:30 pm Reload After School Club @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 1 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm  We have Breathe Kids: Reload on Tuesdays during term time from 3:30pm until 5:00pm. Reload is an after school club in the Cafe for children in Primary School and a parent/carer. The event consists of activities, craft and a homework corner. Children will receive a light snack such as toast, oatcakes and fruit whereas parents and carers are welcome to enjoy a hot or cold drink. Please note that[...] Men’s Event 7:30 pm Men’s Event Jul 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  Breathe Men have two Tuesday evening events lined up in 2025. Tuesday 1st July Tuesday 30th September Details to follow | Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Every Wednesday throughout term time from 9:30 – 11:30am the Big Cup playgroup, run by the Alice Charity meets in the café at Breathe New Life. The playgroup is free and open to parents babies and toddlers, there is a great selection of toys to play with and complimentary refreshments are provided. Breathe Youth: Grow Night 7:00 pm Breathe Youth: Grow Night Jul 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  On selected Wednesdays throughout the term, Breathe Youth run Grow Nights from 7:00-8:30pm for those in years 7 to 12. These are opportunities to explore Christianity further in a smaller group and to explore things like prayer, worship and discipleship. You’ll find all of the dates for Grow Nights for 2025 here: 15th Jan 5th Feb 5th and 19th March 2nd[...] | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm  Young at Heart offers a range of services to combat social isolation faced by older people in and around North Staffordshire. The group is always welcoming new people and meets on alternate Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:30pm. Their Programme of Events include bingo, quizzes, live music, informative talks from local guests and seasonal parties, e.g. Christmas. Rehearsal (Music & Tech) 7:30 pm Rehearsal (Music & Tech) Jul 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm  Two or three times a month, we have rehearsals for all of our Musicians and Tech Team on Thursday nights from 7:30pm. These are the dates for 2025: 20/02/25 27/02/25 27/03/25 17/04/25 15/05/25 19/06/25 26/06/25 03/07/25 11/09/25 25/09/25 02/10/25 13/11/25 27/11/25 04/12/25 11/12/25 18/12/25 08/01/26 We also have Creative Workshops, which are also in the auditorium and will likely give[...] | Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday Service Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm  Join us every Sunday at 11:00am for our weekly service which usually includes a time of singing (worship) and a message from one of our team plus plenty of fun and inspiration. The Cafe will be open from 9:00am and will close at 10:40am ready for you to go into the auditorium. Breathe Kids Church is open for those between[...] Prayer and Worship Night 7:00 pm Prayer and Worship Night Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  Our Prayer and Worship Nights usually include an extended time of worship, plus a time of prayer and occasionally a short message or testimony. Please note, there will be no Breathe Kids Church during the Prayer and Worship Night so children are the responsibility of their parents or guardians. In 2025, we have Prayer and Worship Nights on the following[...] | |||
| Prayer and Fasting Prayer and Fasting Jul 7 all-day  Over the course of the year, we’ll be praying and fasting for a total of 30 days. Three days of corporate Prayer and Fasting will be taking place on the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and August. Prayer and Fasting will take place on the following dates: 3rd – 5th February 3rd – 5th[...] | Prayer and Fasting Prayer and Fasting Jul 8 all-day Over the course of the year, we’ll be praying and fasting for a total of 30 days. Three days of corporate Prayer and Fasting will be taking place on the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and August. Prayer and Fasting will take place on the following dates: 3rd – 5th February 3rd – 5th[...] Morning Prayer Meeting 6:30 am Morning Prayer Meeting @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 8 @ 6:30 am – 7:30 am  Morning prayer meetings usually take place on the first Tuesday of selected months between 6:30-7:30am and usually take place in the Cafe. We’d love you to join us in person or if you cannot make it down to church, pray at home or on your way to work, school or university. Here are the dates for 2025: Tuesday 8th April[...] Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 8 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Everyone is welcome to Cafe Hub! Our Cafe will be open on Tuesdays from 9:30am – 12:00pm, providing a space for anyone to come and relax, chat, and enjoy. We’ll be serving toast, crumpets, tea cakes, cheese oatcakes as well as a selection of tea, coffee, and specialty hot drinks. There will be a selection of age appropriate toys for[...] Reload After School Club 3:30 pm Reload After School Club @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 8 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm We have Breathe Kids: Reload on Tuesdays during term time from 3:30pm until 5:00pm. Reload is an after school club in the Cafe for children in Primary School and a parent/carer. The event consists of activities, craft and a homework corner. Children will receive a light snack such as toast, oatcakes and fruit whereas parents and carers are welcome to enjoy a hot or cold drink. Please note that[...] | Prayer and Fasting Prayer and Fasting Jul 9 all-day Over the course of the year, we’ll be praying and fasting for a total of 30 days. Three days of corporate Prayer and Fasting will be taking place on the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and August. Prayer and Fasting will take place on the following dates: 3rd – 5th February 3rd – 5th[...] Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Every Wednesday throughout term time from 9:30 – 11:30am the Big Cup playgroup, run by the Alice Charity meets in the café at Breathe New Life. The playgroup is free and open to parents babies and toddlers, there is a great selection of toys to play with and complimentary refreshments are provided. | Breathe Youth: Awaken 7:00 pm Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  Breathe Youth run their main event – Awaken – on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month throughout the school term at 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Awaken is a great evening of fun, inspiration and a little craziness to end the week with! The evening consists of games, competitions, challenges and plenty of time for socialising, as well as a[...] | Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday Service Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Join us every Sunday at 11:00am for our weekly service which usually includes a time of singing (worship) and a message from one of our team plus plenty of fun and inspiration. The Cafe will be open from 9:00am and will close at 10:40am ready for you to go into the auditorium. Breathe Kids Church is open for those between[...] | ||
| Small Group Week Small Group Week Jul 14 all-day  We have a fantastic network of Small Groups. Our small groups usually take place on the second and fourth weeks of each month, running on Monday or Tuesdays. These groups are a great way to get connected with people and encourage one another. We also have specific small groups for our young adults (18-30s). Small Groups usually include a time[...] | Small Group Week Small Group Week Jul 15 all-day We have a fantastic network of Small Groups. Our small groups usually take place on the second and fourth weeks of each month, running on Monday or Tuesdays. These groups are a great way to get connected with people and encourage one another. We also have specific small groups for our young adults (18-30s). Small Groups usually include a time[...] Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 15 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Everyone is welcome to Cafe Hub! Our Cafe will be open on Tuesdays from 9:30am – 12:00pm, providing a space for anyone to come and relax, chat, and enjoy. We’ll be serving toast, crumpets, tea cakes, cheese oatcakes as well as a selection of tea, coffee, and specialty hot drinks. There will be a selection of age appropriate toys for[...] Reload After School Club 3:30 pm Reload After School Club @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 15 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm We have Breathe Kids: Reload on Tuesdays during term time from 3:30pm until 5:00pm. Reload is an after school club in the Cafe for children in Primary School and a parent/carer. The event consists of activities, craft and a homework corner. Children will receive a light snack such as toast, oatcakes and fruit whereas parents and carers are welcome to enjoy a hot or cold drink. Please note that[...] | Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Every Wednesday throughout term time from 9:30 – 11:30am the Big Cup playgroup, run by the Alice Charity meets in the café at Breathe New Life. The playgroup is free and open to parents babies and toddlers, there is a great selection of toys to play with and complimentary refreshments are provided. Breathe Youth: Grow Night 7:00 pm Breathe Youth: Grow Night Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm On selected Wednesdays throughout the term, Breathe Youth run Grow Nights from 7:00-8:30pm for those in years 7 to 12. These are opportunities to explore Christianity further in a smaller group and to explore things like prayer, worship and discipleship. You’ll find all of the dates for Grow Nights for 2025 here: 15th Jan 5th Feb 5th and 19th March 2nd[...] | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Young at Heart offers a range of services to combat social isolation faced by older people in and around North Staffordshire. The group is always welcoming new people and meets on alternate Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:30pm. Their Programme of Events include bingo, quizzes, live music, informative talks from local guests and seasonal parties, e.g. Christmas. Creative Workshop 7:30 pm Creative Workshop Jul 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm On 6 Thursday nights in 2025, we have Creative Workshops, which are also in the auditorium and will likely give us more chance to focus on tech training, maintenance, cleaning and improving etc. These are on the following dates: 13/03/25 03/04/25 12/06/25 17/07/25 18/09/25 16/10/25 FYI the main rehearsals for all of our Musicians and Tech Team on Thursday nights (7:30pm)[...] | Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday Service Jul 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Join us every Sunday at 11:00am for our weekly service which usually includes a time of singing (worship) and a message from one of our team plus plenty of fun and inspiration. The Cafe will be open from 9:00am and will close at 10:40am ready for you to go into the auditorium. Breathe Kids Church is open for those between[...] | ||
| All-in Service 11:00 am All-in Service Jul 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm  On a few Sundays each year, we turn our 11:00am into an All-in Service; roughly an hour-long service full of creative performances, live music, fun and games and a short inspirational message. The service will start at 11:00am and will finish around 12:15pm. There will be no Breathe Kids on during the Family Services so children of all ages will be[...] Church Picnic 1:30 pm Church Picnic @ Breathe Cafe Jul 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Join us for our Summer picnic on Sunday 27th July and Sunday 31st August after the All In Service in the Cafe. Bring a picnic, a frisbee and some sun cream and let’s enjoy spending the afternoon together. | ||||||
| Small Group Week Small Group Week Jul 28 all-day We have a fantastic network of Small Groups. Our small groups usually take place on the second and fourth weeks of each month, running on Monday or Tuesdays. These groups are a great way to get connected with people and encourage one another. We also have specific small groups for our young adults (18-30s). Small Groups usually include a time[...] | Small Group Week Small Group Week Jul 29 all-day We have a fantastic network of Small Groups. Our small groups usually take place on the second and fourth weeks of each month, running on Monday or Tuesdays. These groups are a great way to get connected with people and encourage one another. We also have specific small groups for our young adults (18-30s). Small Groups usually include a time[...] | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Young at Heart offers a range of services to combat social isolation faced by older people in and around North Staffordshire. The group is always welcoming new people and meets on alternate Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:30pm. Their Programme of Events include bingo, quizzes, live music, informative talks from local guests and seasonal parties, e.g. Christmas. |