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.

Due to the latest lockdown there will be no services at St. Andrew's Church for the next 4 weeks however we will be open on Thursday mornings from 10 am - 12 noon for quiet prayer. 

There will be no services at St. Peter's for the next 4 weeks however we will continue to be open Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11 am - 1 pm for quiet prayer.

There will be no services at All Saints' Church for the next 4 weeks however we will be open for quiet prayer on Wednesday mornings at 10 am.

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We are aware that this may be superceded by more restrictive government measures.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 30/10/20:  

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 or by clicking on the Service Details button below. The Gospel reading is exactly the same as the one used in church week by week. We are now entering the 'Kingdom Season' in the Church's calendar when we are especially encouraged to remember that God is Lord of all. It's a time to remember with thankfulness those who have gone before us (All Souls') and those who have given so much for the peace of the world in time of war as well as to come in sorrow before the creator of the universe that we should so often fall into enmity with one another (Remembrance). The culmination of all this is the Sunday before Advent which is known as 'Christ the King' when we are invited to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate not only the King Jesus who was born in a stable but also the King Jesus who will come in glory to reign in justice and peace for ever.  The readings which are set for the Sundays of the Kingdom Season reflect all this and I hope that you will find them helpful.

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.