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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.
Working alongside Paul and Sara is the Core Team also a wider group of leaders who oversee different areas of the church.
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DIARY OF EVENTS
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| Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday Service Mar 2 @ 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[...] Baptism Training 12:30 pm Baptism Training @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 2 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm  This year, we have Baptism Sundays on Sunday 16th March and Sunday 12th October 2025. If you haven’t already done so, let us know if you are interested in getting baptised using the form below. You will be required to attend 2 short training sessions on the dates below to help you prepare and to get tips and help with[...] The Alpha Course 6:00 pm The Alpha Course @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 2 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 3 @ 1:00 am  Our next Alpha Course starts on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 6:00 – 8:00pm. The course is for those over the age of 18 and there will be no childcare provision. Alpha is a 10-week course exploring the Christian beliefs in an environment of openness and fun, encouraging guests to ask any questions they have about each topic Alpha is[...] | ||||||
| Prayer and Fasting Prayer and Fasting Mar 3 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 Mar 4 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[...] Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 4 @ 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 Mar 4 @ 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[...] Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Evening Prayer Meeting @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Evening Prayer Meetings take place at 7:00pm until 8:00pm in the Cafe and we’d love to pray alongside you! Dates for 2025: Tuesday 4th March Tuesday 6th May Tuesday 2nd September | Prayer and Fasting Prayer and Fasting Mar 5 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 Mar 5 @ 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 Mar 5 @ 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[...] | Men’s Breakfast 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast @ Cafe Mar 8 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am  Join the men of Breathe New Life Church for a breakfast on Saturday 8th March and on Saturday 8th November 2025 from 8:30am until 10:00am. With a choice of Bacon bap, Sausage bap, Veggie sausage bap or Gluten free bacon bap, plus plenty of hot and cold drinks, we hope you’ll really enjoy the food, input and great company! Book[...] | Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday Service Mar 9 @ 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[...] Baptism Training 12:30 pm Baptism Training @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 9 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm This year, we have Baptism Sundays on Sunday 16th March and Sunday 12th October 2025. If you haven’t already done so, let us know if you are interested in getting baptised using the form below. You will be required to attend 2 short training sessions on the dates below to help you prepare and to get tips and help with[...] The Alpha Course 6:00 pm The Alpha Course @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 1:00 am Our next Alpha Course starts on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 6:00 – 8:00pm. The course is for those over the age of 18 and there will be no childcare provision. Alpha is a 10-week course exploring the Christian beliefs in an environment of openness and fun, encouraging guests to ask any questions they have about each topic Alpha is[...] | ||
| Small Group Week Small Group Week Mar 10 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 Mar 11 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 Mar 11 @ 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 Mar 11 @ 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 Mar 12 @ 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. Safeguarding Training (invite only) 7:30 pm | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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 11:00 – 1:00pm. 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 Mar 13 @ 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)[...] | YA Souls Conference Breathe Youth: Awaken 7:00 pm Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 14 @ 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[...] | Baptism Sunday 11:00 am Baptism Sunday @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm This year, we have Baptism Sundays on Sunday 16th March and Sunday 12th October 2025. Let us know if you are interested in getting baptised using the form below. You will be required to attend 2 short training sessions on the 2 Sundays before the Baptism Sunday and asked to share your testimony/story in front of the church congregation on Baptism[...] The Alpha Course 6:00 pm The Alpha Course @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 am Our next Alpha Course starts on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 6:00 – 8:00pm. The course is for those over the age of 18 and there will be no childcare provision. Alpha is a 10-week course exploring the Christian beliefs in an environment of openness and fun, encouraging guests to ask any questions they have about each topic Alpha is[...] | |
| Go Deeper with Dr Glenn Balfour 7:30 pm Go Deeper with Dr Glenn Balfour Mar 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  Join us for an evening with Rev. Dr. Glenn Balfour, Vice-Principle and Lecturer at Missio Dei, the Theological College of Assemblies of God UK on Monday 17th March 2025. Go Deeper Nights are 90-minute sessions designed to help you learn more about how to read, interpret, understand and apply the bible. Dr Glenn Balfour will be looking at the book[...] | Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 18 @ 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 Mar 18 @ 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[...] Safeguarding Training (invite only) 7:30 pm | Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Mar 19 @ 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 Mar 19 @ 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[...] | Soul Winner Family Zoom Meeting 7:00 pm Soul Winner Family Zoom Meeting @ Zoom Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  Based on the book by Andy Elmes (Family Church, Portsmouth), the heart of Soul Winner is to provide different courses to empower individuals and churches to be the best soul winners they can be. There are courses that you can sign up for online throughout the year. Soul Winner will be hosting a Family Zoom Meeting on Thursday 20th March, 7pm. Hosted[...] Worship Team Input Nights 7:30 pm Worship Team Input Nights Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm On 4 Thursday nights in 2025, we have Input Nights at 7:30pm for musicians in the cafe, but open to the wider creative stream if you would like to attend. These take place on the following dates: 13/02/25 20/03/25 01/05/25 29/05/25 FYI the main rehearsals for all of our Musicians and Tech Team on Thursday nights (7:30pm) are taking place[...] | Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday Service Mar 23 @ 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[...] The Alpha Course 6:00 pm The Alpha Course @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 1:00 am Our next Alpha Course starts on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 6:00 – 8:00pm. The course is for those over the age of 18 and there will be no childcare provision. Alpha is a 10-week course exploring the Christian beliefs in an environment of openness and fun, encouraging guests to ask any questions they have about each topic Alpha is[...] | ||
| Small Group Week Small Group Week Mar 24 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 Mar 25 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 Mar 25 @ 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 Mar 25 @ 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 Mar 26 @ 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. ALL Volunteers Meeting 7:30 pm ALL Volunteers Meeting Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm An annual meeting for all church volunteers who serve on one or more of the ministry teams within Breathe New Life Church. More details to follow | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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 11:00 – 1:00pm. 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) Mar 27 @ 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[...] | Breathe Youth: Awaken 7:00 pm Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 28 @ 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[...] | Mother’s Day Service 11:00 am Mother’s Day Service Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm  Join us for a special service on Mothering Sunday on 30th March 2025 at 11:00am. With creative performances, live music, fun and games, an inspirational message plus plenty of gifts and treats for the ladies. Breathe Kids will be running for children aged 3-11; however for children aged 1-2 and their parents/carers, there will a live feed in the over-flow room[...] The Alpha Course 6:00 pm The Alpha Course @ Breathe New Life Church Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 1:00 am Our next Alpha Course starts on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 6:00 – 8:00pm. The course is for those over the age of 18 and there will be no childcare provision. Alpha is a 10-week course exploring the Christian beliefs in an environment of openness and fun, encouraging guests to ask any questions they have about each topic Alpha is[...] | |