About Us

Welcome to Sunderland Minster.

We  are seeking to be "Open to God, Open to all."

The Minster is a place of prayer, worship, God's love, community action, friendship and much more.

We are part of the Inclusive Church network.

Formerly St Michael and All Angels Bishopwearmouth or Bishopwearmouth Parish Church, was first built around 900AD but due to many alterations little remains of the earlier constructions. The church served the majority of the area south of the River Wear and came under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Durham – hence Bishopwearmouth. On January 11th 1998 the church was inaugurated as Sunderland Minster by Rt Rev Michael Turnbull, Bishop of Durham. The Minster aims to be supportive of ecumenical, industrial, University and other educational and leisure activities. It provides a meeting place for people from all over the City as well as a centre of worship on a daily basis. The church was once again renamed on Tuesday May 1st 2007 as the Minster Church of St Michael & All Angels and St Benedict Biscop.

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sunday mornings:

9:45 a.m. Sung Eucharist (Common Worship)

11:15 a.m. "FEAST" (informal all-age worship)

Sunday evenings:

First of month 5:00 p.m. Taize

Second of month 5:00 p.m. Open Table (LGBTQIA+ Eucharist)

Third of month 5:00 p.m. Sung Evensong (BCP)

Weekdays:

Thursday: 12:15 p.m. Eucharist (Common Worship)

The Minster is a superb venue for concerts, gigs, theatre, civic events, ceremonies, fairs, services, and weddings. Please get in touch if you would like to hold an event here. Also, keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for wide range of activities, groups and events.