Sunderland Minster is part of the Inclusive Church Network, following Jesus’ command to love all of our neighbours as much as we love ourselves.
This means that nobody is excluded by age, ability, financial circumstances, background, gender or sexuality from the love of Christ – and we exclude nobody from our fellowship.
The Minster is open to the public to visit, or for private prayer Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. You are very welcome to come and explore our beautiful building – to spend some time in quiet, to light a candle and pray.
We are striving to be a “Jesus Shaped People” – modelling our church life, and our personal lives on the Jesus we meet when we read the Bible, and through his Holy Spirit, living in us.
Services
We would love you to join us at any of our services!
Sunday Worship
9.45 a.m. Common Worship Holy Communion
With sermon, hymns and robed choir. (1hr 15mins followed by refreshments)
11.30 a.m. FEAST (except during August)
A more informal service of worship and prayer, with bible study in English and in Farsi, and craft activities. (beginning with refreshments at 11.15am – then 1 hr)
5pm on the First Sunday of each month (except August) – Taize Service
A beautiful, meditative service of prayer and music from the Taize Community in France. (40 minutes)
5pm on the Second Sunday of each month (except August) – Open Table Service
A welcoming, informal service for LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their allies. (1 hr followed by refreshments)
5pm on the Third Sunday of each month (except August) – Choral Evensong
A traditional Anglican service following the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, with robed choir, prayers and a brief reflection on the scriptures. (40 minutes)
Wednesday “COLLECT”
An opportunity for quiet reflection in the middle of the week – COLLECT offers a safe and gentle space at 12 noon, to meet with God through prayer, journalling and gentle music. (1 hour – or as long as you can stay for)
Thursday Worship
A quiet, said service of Holy Communion at 12.15 pm (except during August) – (45 minutes)
Safeguarding
Sunderland Minster takes the safety of children and vulnerable adults very seriously indeed.
To see our safeguarding policies please click on this link
Giving
Sunderland Minster needs your financial help to continue its work at the heart of our city.
You can give a one-off donation, or set up a regular gift by clicking on this link, or using the QR code:
