Alongside Sunderland Minster’s regular schedule of services:ASH WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST WITH ASHINGWednesday 18th February, 7pmJoin us for this simple service of Holy Communion, with beautiful music sung by the Minster Choir. This ancient Christian tradition is an opportunity to make a fresh start at the beginning of Lent.NATIONAL COVID DAY OF REFLECTIONSaturday 7th March, 3pmJoin us to honour those who lost their lives during the pandemic, to reflect on the sacrifices made and the impact on our daily lives, and to pay tribute to all those who showed acts of kindness during this unprecedented time. All welcome.BAPTISMS / CONFIRMATIONS with Bishop SarahSunday 8th March, 10amThis service will be followed by a bring-and-share lunch instead of the usual FEAST service.CEDARWOOD WORSHIP EVENINGFriday 13th March, 7pmThe team from the annual Cedarwood Festival in North Yorkshire join us for an evening of refreshing worship, prayer and Christian fellowship. Whether you’re committed or simply curious, you are welcome!MOTHERS’ UNION LADY DAY EUCHARISTWednesday 25th March, 2pmOpportunities for study and reflection:COLLECTJourney with COLLECT through Lent - we will be exploring what we want to put down, pick up and pass on. You can join us every Wednesday in Lent in person at Sunderland Minster between 12pm - 1pm or online at 8.30 - 9.15pm. Starts Wednesday 18th February. All welcome. To sign up, email marie.stern-peltz@sunderlandminster.org.ukSOUL SOUPOur regular weekly ‘round the kitchen table’ Bible discussion group continues through Lent at 6.30pm on Mondays.Email chris.howson@sunderland.ac.uk for more details.ZOOM COMPLINE SERVICEFor a prayerful and peaceful end to your day, we are offering this short online service at 8.30pm on Tuesdays in Lent. To receive the Zoom link, email revjacqui.tyson@sunderlandminster.org.uk
PALM SUNDAY 29th March9.45am Palm Procession and Holy Communion11am FEAST3pm Make a Joyful Noise: an accessible Easter Service . MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 30th March - 1st April7pm Compline with reflection: simple evening prayer (30 minutes) .MAUNDY THURSDAY 2nd April7pm Eucharist of the Last Supper: with optional footwashing (90 minutes)8.30pm ‘Watch and Pray’: stay as long as you wish .GOOD FRIDAY 3rd AprilChurches Together Walk of Witness, 9am from the Minster, 10am climb the hill from Tunstall Hill car park12 noon – 2pm Good Friday Vigil2pm Liturgy of the Cross (60 minutes) .HOLY SATURDAY 4th April12 noon - 1pm Churches Together Prayer Walk across the bridges .EASTER SUNDAY 5th April 9.45am Easter Holy Communion11.30am FEAST: informal multi-cultural and all-age worship for Easter Day