Sunderland Minster is home to a Christian worshipping community within the wider family and traditions of the Church of England. We are a diverse and multi-national congregation and now we welcome many Iranian Christians as part of our fellowship. Come and join 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)