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Message from Revd. Dick Bradshaw re: latest update regarding Church services during Covid-19 Crisis
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.
From Sunday 12th July, St. Andrew's Church will hold a Parish Eucharist at 10am and will continue to be open on Thursday mornings from 10 am - 12 noon for quiet prayer. There will be NO Sunday evenings prayers.
From Wednesday 15th July, St. Peter's will hold a weekly Eucharist (Prayer Book) at 11 am and will continue to be open Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11 am - 1 pm for quiet prayer.
From Wednesday 22nd July, All Saints' Church will hold a Holy Communion services 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We are aware that this may be superceded by more restrictive government measures.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: WE ARE OPENING FOR LIMITED CHURCH SERVICES FROM 12TH JULY. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SERVICES PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Dick Bradshaw, Team Rector
Quick View Of Our Church Services
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.
Special Forthcoming Events In Our Parish
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.
Weddings, Baptism, Thanksgiving Service, Confirmation and Funerals.
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!
Safeguarding
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to promoting a safe environment for our children and vulnerable adults.
Our Churches
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's was built in 1907. A masterpiece of design by Edward Schroeder Prior, it has earned the title of "Cathedral of the Art and Crafts Movement."
Check out the latest update on conservation work carried out on the building.
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's was built in 674AD by Benedict Biscop and is one of the oldest churches in Britain where Christians have gathered to worship for more than 1300 years. It was also Venerable Bede's home from the age of 7.
All Saints' Church
All Saints' was built in 1849 five years after the Parish of All Saints' was formed to provide additional accommodation when St. Peter's had no free seats. It is renowned as the birthplace of the British Pentecostal movement.