Love Singing?
Then why not come along and join our choir? We’re always glad to welcome new members!
We rehearse every Wednesday evening, and sing most Sundays at the 9.45am service. Just pop along to a service and ask to speak to our choir-master David Cox. He will be delighted to tell you more!
Asylum: A Long and Painful Process
Photography exhibition by Walking With, North Tyneside
Sunderland Minster // 10am-midday Mon – Fri // Jun 9th – July 6th
How long do those seeking sanctuary in the UK wait for the Home Office decision that will determine their future?
Six months? Six years?
It is rarely six months. It is often six years. Soon, it may be much, much longer.
Created by artist Sadia Sikandar – herself a refugee – with the campaigning group at Walking With charity, these images and heart-breaking personal accounts lay bare the journeys of people seeking sanctuary in the North East.
Their message is this: “People fleeing torture, persecution and war may well experience a moment of relief as they arrive on our shores – but their respite is brief.
“Already exhausted by the challenge of escaping their homeland, our asylum process presents them with yet another mountain to climb, with poor living conditions and without the right to work.
“They are left in limbo, hoping their claim is processed before their mental health gives way under the burden of stress, fear and uncertainty that are part of our system of asylum.
“We challenge those in power to recognise that asylum does not have to be a long and painful process. And we call on them to take urgent action so that refugees can have their claims dealt with quickly, fairly and in a way that lends dignity to both them and us.”
Join us for a dreamy evening at the Minster…
We look forward to welcoming you to the historic surroundings of Sunderland Minster on June 26th for a unique musical event.
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations.
The programme includes renowned works composed by ingenious Joe Hisaishi, including My Neighbour Totoro, the legendary anime Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others. The programme also includes works by other composers inspired by Miyazaki’s artworks.
Musical themes will transport viewers into the atmosphere of famous anime stories and introduce brave heroines, magical creatures, and characters inspired by Japanese folklore.
This concert is part of a series of immersive musical experiences created by Red Events & Distribution Ltd., known for their exceptional cultural events in atmospheric venues. Their recent Lord of The Rings concert at the Minster was a sell-out, so don’t miss this opportunity to catch their latest event.
Buy your tickets now: Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble — Red Events World
Duration: 60 minutes (doors will open 30 mins prior to the scheduled start time, and late entry is not permitted)
Age restriction: 6+
Cafe at the Minster
Wednesday to Sunday every week, 9.30am to 2.30pm, join Angie and her team for great coffee, brilliant breakfasts, scrumptious sandwiches, generous Sunday lunches and mouth-watering cakes and home-baking!!
All freshly made, and affordably priced!!
Special kids menus, and activity corner for the little ones. Come along and see for yourself!! A warm welcome awaits!
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