Welcome to the Parish of Monkwearmouth's New Web Site

As the churches Team Rector in the Parish of Monkwearmouth, I'd like to offer you our prayers for whatever it is you might be experiencing at this time of great uncertainty and anxiety.

In the light of recent advice from the Government and from the Church of England (specific details can be found on the Church of England website) all regular services at St. Peter's, All Saints' and St. Andrew's have been suspended. However we are now able to open for some services.

St. Andrew's Church are holding a Parish Eucharist every Sunday at 10am and will continue to be open on Thursday mornings from 10 am - 12 noon for quiet prayer. 

St. Peter's are holding a weekly Eucharist (Prayer Book) on Wednesday mornings  at 11 am and will continue to be open Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11 am - 1 pm for quiet prayer.

All Saints' Church are holding a Holy Communion service on Wednesday mornings at 10 am which replaces the quiet prayer meeting.

We are advised that wedding and funeral services may still go ahead but with minimal numbers of family and friends present and with appropriate "social distancing". At this time we are awaiting guidance on baptism services.

We are aware that this may be superceded by more restrictive government measures. In addition, it may be that members of clergy may have to self-isolate, either for themselves, or if a member of their family becomes unwell.  If you are visiting this website to find out more about booking a wedding or baptism we strongly advise that you consider delay doing this until later in the year or until the present concern about Covid 19 is passed.

LATEST UPDATE 03/10/20:  You will have been aware that the Government now requires people to wear face coverings in shops and in churches unless you are exempt.  With the other measures we have in place this will help us to continue to minimise the risk of the spread of the coronavirus.

For those people who still do not wish to attend the church services I have prepared a service to be used over the next 4 weeks and this can be found by visiting our Services Page and clicking on the relevant buttons. The Gospel reading is exactly the same as the one used in church week by week.

The days continue to hold uncertainty.  But please rest secure in the knowledge of God's love and in the words of Jesus to his disciples: "I am with you always, even to the end of time." (Matthew 29: 20)

Dick Bradshaw, Team Rector

With 3 churches in our Parish there's sure to be a service that meets your needs - whether you're an early riser or prefer a lie in so check out our Sunday service times. Services are temporarily suspended but visit our Services page for information on how you can worship at home.

Find out what events and activities are happening this week in our Parish. You can also check out our Facebook pages which are updated regularly by visiting facebook:  Parish of Monkwearmouth: St Andrew's, St Peter's & All Saints.

Check out what's happening! 

Getting Married? Perhaps you want to arrange a Christening for your child or you may want to explore being baptised, have a thanksgiving service (naming ceremony) or be confirmed yourself?  It may be that you have suffered a bereavement and would like to find out more about what happens at a funeral service. For any of these we are here to help!

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to promoting a safe environment for our children and vulnerable adults.