Welcome to St Nicholas' Church. On this page, you will find details of the worship services and other events that take place here. Some are for particular groups, such as children; require booking; and have a charge to cover costs. Others are open to anyone. All of our worship services are free of charge to attend (though there is the opportunity to make a voluntary donation) and do not require booking in advance (unless clearly stated). Some of our services and events are held in the church, and some in the church hall next to the church. For winter events in the church, we would recommend that you wrap up warm. We look forward to welcoming you.

St Nicholas Fayre

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

Our St Nicholas Fayre filled with popular favourites such as the cake and bottle stalls, gift stalls, tombola and raffle, and pop-up cafe serviing refreshments. Pull on your ugliest CHristmas jumper and get ready to meet St Nicholas himself, also known as Santa. This year there will also be the opportunity to make your own Christmas decorations, play games, or explore out beautiful church building. Come along and bring your friends.

Christingle

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

Each December, our Christingle service in suport of the Children's Society, is a firm favourite. This year we will be constructing the Christingles as part of the event itself (all the parts will be provided). This event will be hled in the church, which is without heating, so wrap up warm. Hot drinks and refreshments will be served at the end. Thank you everyone who has been collecting for the Children Society this year!

Instant Nativity

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

Come along and join in an 'instant' Nativity - that is, no rehearsals. Come dressed as your favourite character - let's see how many Mary's there will be - and let the Narrator lead you through the age-old story. This service will take place in our (lovely warm) church hall. There'll be carols to sing, and fun to be had in this not-to-be-missed element of the build-up to Christmas.

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

Not-to-be-missed, our annual Carol service is a chance to join with friends in singing well-loved Christmas carols (and perhaps hearing some taht are new to you) and hearing again the story of Jesus' birth. This event will take place in the church, so wrap up warm. Hot drinks and refreshments will be served at the end. No need to book, entry free (with the opportunity to make a voluntary donation).
Carols include:
Once in royal David's city
O little town of Bethlehem
O come, all ye faithful
See amid the winter's snow
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Angels from the realms of glory
Hark the herald angels sing

Crib service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

For many local families, the crib service on the afternoon of Christmas Eve really does mark the arrival of Christmas. Come along and help build up the crib, character by character, as we tell again the story of Jesus' birth. There'll be carols to sing, and refreshments at the end. This event takes place in the church, so wrap up warm!

Midnight Mass

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

The most magical night of the year! Join us for our Midnight service (starts 11.30 p.m.) that tips over into Christmas morning. This is always a wonderful occasion, and a very traditional element of celebrating Christmas. Come and sing carols beneath the lights strung across the darkened span of the church; hear again the Christmas story being told; and come up to receive Communion or a blessing this Christmas. This service takes place in the church, so wrap up warm!

Christmas Morning

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Address
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

Join us at 9.30 a.m. on Christmas Morning to celebrate Jesus' birth. This will be a Communion service (you are welcome to come for Communion or a blessing) with carols. Wrap up warm!