Churches have lots of opportunities to communicate with their communities, particularly through digital and social media. We all have amazing stories to tell. The Diocesan Communications Team is here to help you make the most of these opportunities through support and training.
Contact us
Communications Team email address: communications@newcastle.anglican.org
Director of Communications
Roderick Stuart
r.stuart@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 07825 777386
Senior Communications Officer
Leigh Johnson
(Tuesday to Friday)
l.johnson@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 07467 563342
Communications Officer
Joseph Tulip
(Monday - Thursday)
j.tulip@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 07436 215204
Digital Media Officer
Bethany Browning
b.browning@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 07795 842376
Helpful resources
Branding guidelines
Download our branding guidelines
Fonts:
Online and printed materials (using a professional designer with access to fonts):
Titles: Cabin
Body text: Open Sans
In house materials created in Word: Arial
Seeking, Sharing, Sending Values
We are seeking through being open to God’s transforming love; sharing through being generous with God’s transforming gifts; and we are sending through being engaged in God’s transforming work in the world.
Seeking Sharing Sending strapline
Seeking Sharing Sending strapline png format (transparent background)
Seeking Sharing Sending strapline jpeg format (white background)
To be used with the Diocesan logo:
Diocese of Newcastle logo png format (transparent background)
Diocese of Newcastle logo jpeg format (white background)
Important advice on using images on your website, publicity materials and social media
When using images on your church website, social media or other publicity materials, please check you have the necessary permissions. Avoid sourcing images from Google or other online sources without proper authorisation, as this may breach copyright law and result in hefty fines. Crediting the photographer does not exempt you from copyright law.
There are a number of places you can obtain free stock images, such as Unsplash, Pexels, Canva or the A Church Near You resource hub.
Consent form
If taking your own photos, obtaining consent for someone’s inclusion in a photograph or video is crucial. This involves explaining the media’s purpose and potential use, safeguarding individuals’ rights and privacy, and ensuring legal compliance in visual content creation. Below are some consent forms for you to use.
Website and photography consent form - blank
Filming and photography in churches - consent and GDPR
Advertising with Church Times
Useful websites and tools
Church of England Digital Labs - a hub of resources, news and events to support digital evangelism and discipleship in your church.
getyourchurchnoticed.com - helpful advice on how to get your church noticed, including noticeboards, parish magazines, leaflets and logos.
Canva - a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create professional-looking social media posts, presentations, posters and videos.
Social Media
Please read our Social Media Guidance.
Social Media Standards of Behaviour.
Click on the below icons to follow our social media channels.
