WELCOME TO BREATHE
We are an Assemblies of God church located in the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Breathe New Life Church exists to love God, love people and make disciples. Our Sunday services take place at 11:15am every week and you are invited to join us!
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SUMMER SERVICE TIME
Throughout July and August, our services will be at 11:15am. We’ll then return to double services at 9:15am or 11:15am from September.
DIARY OF EVENTS
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Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 1 @ 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 1 @ 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 2026 here: 7th and 21st Jan 4th Feb 4th and 18th[...] | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 2 @ 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 2 @ 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 2026: 8th and 22nd Jan 12th and 26th Feb 12th and 26th March 2nd, 16th and 23rd April 7th, 14th and 21st May 11th, 18th and 25th June 2nd, 16th and 23rd[...] | 11:15am Service 11:15 am 11:15am Service Jul 5 @ 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Join us every Sunday at 11:15am 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 9:45am. Breathe Kids Church is open for those between the ages of 3 and 11; however, due to restrictions to numbers, we ask[...] Parenting for Faith Course 1:00 pm Prayer and Worship Night 7:00 pm Prayer and Worship Night Jul 5 @ 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 2026, we have Prayer and Worship Nights on the following[...] | ||||
Prayer and Fasting Prayer and Fasting Jul 6 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: 2nd – 4th February 2nd – 4th[...] | 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: 2nd – 4th February 2nd – 4th[...] Morning Prayer Meeting 6:30 am Morning Prayer Meeting @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 7 @ 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 2026: Tuesday 7th July[...] Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 7 @ 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[...] | 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: 2nd – 4th February 2nd – 4th[...] Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 8 @ 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 10 @ 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[...] | 11:15am Service 11:15 am 11:15am Service Jul 12 @ 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Join us every Sunday at 11:15am 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 9:45am. Breathe Kids Church is open for those between the ages of 3 and 11; however, due to restrictions to numbers, we ask[...] Parenting for Faith Course 1:00 pm | ||
Small Group Week Small Group Week Jul 13 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 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[...] Cafe Hub 9:30 am Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 14 @ 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[...] | Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 15 @ 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. Volunteer Party 7:00 pm Volunteer Party @ Breathe New Life Church Jul 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Our annual Volunteer party is in the summer! All church volunteers over the age of 18 are invited to an evening of food and entertainment on Wednesday 25th July 2026 at 7:30pm (doors open from 7:00pm) Admission is free, however you will need to let us know that you are coming so that we can cater to your dietary requirements.[...] | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 16 @ 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 16 @ 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 2026: 8th and 22nd Jan 12th and 26th Feb 12th and 26th March 2nd, 16th and 23rd April 7th, 14th and 21st May 11th, 18th and 25th June 2nd, 16th and 23rd[...] | 11:15am Service 11:15 am 11:15am Service Jul 19 @ 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Join us every Sunday at 11:15am 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 9:45am. Breathe Kids Church is open for those between the ages of 3 and 11; however, due to restrictions to numbers, we ask[...] YA Sunday Events 1:30 pm YA Sunday Events Jul 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm  On selected Sundays throughout the year, the Young Adults (18-30s) of the church will be gathering for an event after the 11:00am service. Whether you are a student, graduate or young professional, we would like to invite you to these YA Sunday Events. These usually take place on-site in our Cafe; however, occasionally these may take place in an external[...] | ||
Rehearsal (Music & Tech) 7:30 pm Rehearsal (Music & Tech) Jul 23 @ 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 2026: 8th and 22nd Jan 12th and 26th Feb 12th and 26th March 2nd, 16th and 23rd April 7th, 14th and 21st May 11th, 18th and 25th June 2nd, 16th and 23rd[...] | All-in Service 11:15 am All-in Service Jul 26 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 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 11:15am and will finish around 12:30pm. There will be no Breathe Kids on during the Family Services so children of all ages will be[...] Church Picnic 1:00 pm Church Picnic @ Breathe Cafe Jul 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for our Summer picnic on Sunday 26th July 2026 after the All In Service in the Cafe. If the weather permits, we’ll hopefully go outside to the back of church to play some outdoor games. Bring a picnic, a frisbee and some sun cream and let’s enjoy spending the afternoon together. | |||||
Small Group Week Small Group Week Jul 27 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 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[...] | Breathe Youth at DTI Conference Breathe Youth at DTI Conference @ Staffordshire Showground Jul 29 – Aug 3 all-day  Breathe Youth are going to DTI (Dreaming the Impossible) from Wednesday 29th July until Monday 3rd August. DTI is a youth movement for young people aged 12-18 from churches and youth organisations everywhere. It is open to all streams, networks and denominations and is run by Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. DTI Conference takes place at Staffordshire Showground (ST18 0BD) and[...] | Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe Jul 30 @ 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. |
