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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 11:00am every week and you are invited to join us!

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DOUBLE SERVICES

Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until 28th June. Join us at 9:15am or 11:15am on these Sundays!

DIARY OF EVENTS

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Baptism Sunday 11:00 am
Baptism Sunday @ Breathe New Life Church
May 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Baptism Sunday @ Breathe New Life Church
This year, we have Baptism Sundays on Sunday 3rd May and Sunday 11th October 2026.  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[...]
Moving Forward Course 6:00 pm
Moving Forward Course @ Breathe New Life Church
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Moving Forward Course @ Breathe New Life Church
The Moving Forward Course (formerly known as the New Believers Course) is for those who are new to Christianity, those who have completed the Alpha Course and those who would like to breathe new life into their foundational relationship with God. It is a FREE 4-week discussion-based course, which includes Study Guides and refreshments. The next course starts on Sunday 13th April  (6:00-7:30pm)[...]
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Prayer and Fasting
Prayer and Fasting
May 4 all-day
Prayer and Fasting
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[...]
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Prayer and Fasting
Prayer and Fasting
May 5 all-day
Prayer and Fasting
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[...]
Cafe Hub 9:30 am
Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church
May 5 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church
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[...]
Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
Evening Prayer Meeting @ Breathe New Life Church
May 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Prayer Meeting @ Breathe New Life Church
Evening Prayer Meetings take place at 7:00pm until 8:00pm in the Cafe and we’d love to pray alongside you! Dates for 2026: Tuesday 3rd March Tuesday 5th May Tuesday 8th September
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Prayer and Fasting
Prayer and Fasting
May 6 all-day
Prayer and Fasting
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
May 6 @ 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.
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Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am
Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe
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)
May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rehearsal (Music & Tech)
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[...]
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Breathe Youth: Awaken 7:00 pm
Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church
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[...]
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9:15am Service 9:15 am
9:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 10 @ 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
11:15am Service 11:15 am
11:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 10 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
Moving Forward Course 6:00 pm
Moving Forward Course @ Breathe New Life Church
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Moving Forward Course @ Breathe New Life Church
The Moving Forward Course (formerly known as the New Believers Course) is for those who are new to Christianity, those who have completed the Alpha Course and those who would like to breathe new life into their foundational relationship with God. It is a FREE 4-week discussion-based course, which includes Study Guides and refreshments. The next course starts on Sunday 13th April  (6:00-7:30pm)[...]
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Small Group Week
Small Group Week
May 11 all-day
Small Group Week
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[...]
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Small Group Week
Small Group Week
May 12 all-day
Small Group Week
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
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church
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[...]
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Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am
Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe
May 13 @ 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
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Breathe Youth: Grow Night
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[...]
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Rehearsal (Music & Tech) 7:30 pm
Rehearsal (Music & Tech)
May 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rehearsal (Music & Tech)
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[...]
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YA Worship Night 7:30 pm
YA Worship Night
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
YA Worship Night
Book your place for the YA Worship Night on Friday 15th May 2026 (7:30pm) using the form below. Doors open at 7:30pm, for a 7:45pm start.    
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Dedication Sunday
Dedication Sunday
May 17 all-day
Dedication Sunday
DEDICATION SUNDAY Here at Breathe, we practice baby dedication instead of infant baptism (Christening). We have a Dedication Sunday scheduled for Sunday 17th May 2026 which will take place during the service. If you’d like your child dedicated on this day, click the link below and fill in the form to express your interest. On Dedication Sunday, parents and families, make a commitment before[...]
9:15am Service 9:15 am
9:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 17 @ 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
11:15am Service 11:15 am
11:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 17 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
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Go Deeper Night 7:30 pm
Go Deeper Night
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Go Deeper Night
Go Deeper Nights are 90-minute sessions designed to help you learn more about how to read, interpret, understand and apply the bible. There will be teaching around the history, cultural context, language and literature of the bible with the very specific purpose of helping you to get rooted in the bible. Below are the dates for 2026: Monday 16th March Monday[...]
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Cafe Hub 9:30 am
Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church
May 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cafe Hub @ Breathe New Life Church
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[...]
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Big Cup Playgroup 9:30 am
Big Cup Playgroup @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe
May 20 @ 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.
Leadership Team Meeting (invite only) 7:30 pm
Leadership Team Meeting (invite only)
May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
A meeting for the people who lead the ministries and departments within the church. These are the dates for 2026: Wednesday 28th January (ALL Volunteers) Wednesday 25th February Wednesday 25th March Wednesday 22nd April Wednesday 20th May Wednesday 24th June Wednesday 15th July (ALL Volunteer Party) Wednesday 23rd September (Vision Meeting) Wednesday 21st October (AGM at 7:00pm) Wednesday 25th November[...]
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Young at Heart (ages 50+) 10:00 am
Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Young at Heart (ages 50+) @ Breathe New Life Church, Cafe
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)
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rehearsal (Music & Tech)
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[...]
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Breathe Youth: Awaken 7:00 pm
Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Breathe Youth: Awaken @ Breathe New Life Church
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[...]
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9:15am Service 9:15 am
9:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 24 @ 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
All-in Service 11:00 am
All-in Service
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
All-in Service
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[...]
11:15am Service 11:15 am
11:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 24 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
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Small Group Week
Small Group Week
May 25 all-day
Small Group Week
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[...]
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Small Group Week
Small Group Week
May 26 all-day
Small Group Week
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[...]
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9:15am Service 9:15 am
9:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 31 @ 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
11:15am Service 11:15 am
11:15am Service @ Breathe New Life Church
May 31 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Following the success of our trial in March, we have decided to go ahead with a further 8-week trial of doubles services from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 28th June. Service 1: 9:15 – 10:30am Service 2: 11:15 – 12:30pm Both services will be identical, with the idea being that you can choose your preferred time. Kids Church will be[...]
New to Church Welcome Event 12:50 pm
New to Church Welcome Event @ Cafe
May 31 @ 12:50 pm – 1:20 pm
New to Church Welcome Event @ Cafe
We love it when people make this church their home. Thank you for joining us! A couple of times each year, we like to host those who have recently joined the church for coffee and cake. Usually these take place in the Cafe shortly after the service and provide a great opportunity for you to meet the Core Leadership Team[...]
Parenting for Faith Course 6:00 pm
Parenting for Faith Course
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
During 2026, we’ll be running a course designed called Parenting for Faith for families with children of all ages. The course will take place on Sunday evenings (time TBC) and we’ll be releasing more details and sign-up information, nearer the time; however, the dates are below: Sunday 31st May Sunday 7th June Sunday 14th June Sunday 21st June Sunday 28th[...]

Messages

  • Jesus, Teach us How to Pray

    Join us on Sunday 26th April for our 11:00am service with a message on prayer from Sara Jukes.

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  • Run Your Race (Ian & Val Byrd)

    Join us on Sunday 19th April for our 11:00am service with a special guests Ian and Val Byrd.

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  • Praying Community

    A message from Steff Hodgson on Sunday 12th April about being a praying community.

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