Facilities and features
Accessibility
The Minster is a member of the national "Inclusive Church" network - this means that we celebrate and affirm every person and are working not to discriminate against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.
We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.
If you have a blue badge, you can park close to the Minster either in the disabled parking bays here: ///others.lock.sparks or on Church Lane here: ///beats.yarn.later
The nearest car park is The Bridges car park, SR1 3PZ.
There is no on site parking at the Minster
Baby changing facilities in ladies
We use Breeze Translate for our Sunday services. This means that you can use your smart phone to have the service translated into one of 120 different languages.
Our Building
There is a disabled toilet in both ladies and gents
Music and Worship
We have a fine set of ten bells and welcome visits by touring bands. Our own band practices on Monday evenings, though regular practice is currently suspended.
Bishopwearmouth Choral Society hold 3 concerts per year.
Other concerts and live music take place occassionally.
The Organ, built and maintained by Harrison & Harrison of Durham, was re- sited during the 1935 alterations so that the pipes were in the loft above the sacristy and the console was near the choir stalls. At one time it was sited at the west end of the church.
Choral Evensong on the third Sunday of the month, at 5.00 p.m.
Choir practice takes place on Thursday evening 7 -9pm.
New members are always welcome.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Help for Visitors
Are available on request
10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, Monday to Friday, and at other times as advertised, in addition to Sunday services.
Other Features
There is a Foodbank Collection point near the door the church.
We are delighted to say that our PCC has voted unanimously to offer services of blessing to same-sex couples. Sadly, we can't yet legally marry you - but if you would like to have a blessing in the Minster, we'd be very happy to hear from you!