What to Expect
You can expect a very warm welcome at Northgate URC. We are a very friendly and relaxed congregation. We believe the church of God is a welcome space for all. You can wear what you are comfortable in and come
Who We Are
We are a United Reformed Church in Darlington. As Northgate URC we are a member of the Tees and Swale Pastorate, along with Zion URC in Northallerton, and Low Row with Keld URC. The membership of Northgate URC stands at
Activities
This is where you will find details about what various groups and organisations are, what they do, as well as where and when they meet in our church building. If you want to share with us what your group or
Sounds of Faith
Sounds of Faith. Music creates a reflective, prayerful mood by engaging both the emotions and the senses in ways that quiet the mind and open the heart. Reflective, prayerful music is not just background sound — it is a spiritual
The Binns Organ
The three manual and pedal pipe organ in The United Reformed Church, Northgate, Darlington was built by the firm of J J Binns of Leeds in 1891 at a cost of £600.00. It was placed in a chamber at the
Welcome to Northgate United Reformed Church
Northgate United Reformed Church is a Grade 2 listed building, constructed of locally quarried sandstone from nearby Houghton Bank.
Of Gothic style, with a spire 36 metres tall, it is a local landmark.
In 1975 it was this building which became “The Northgate United Reformed Church” following the union of Congregational and Presbyterian Churches in 1972.
A major church refurbishment project was carried out at Northgate URC, over 10 weeks in 2017. Further essential repair work and a major redevelopment of the downstairs hall area was completed in 2023.
The church is in regular use for worship. The various spaces in the building are actively used for business meetings, training, concerts, craft group activities, musical groups, martial arts classes etc.
