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The Minster Church of

St Michael & All Angels, Sunderland.

     Long known as Bishopwearmouth Parish Church, it can boast a long history and has seen many changes, the most recent of which -- perhaps the greatest - is its elevation to Minster status some ten years ago, a decision which caused some dispute when it was heralded as the first  Minster to be created since the reformation. Now the parish is no more - Sad, but we must move on! The church continues, but with a 'congregation' rather than a parish! 

    Certainly, some would say that this rather modest little church building struggles to justify the grandeur of its title. Nevertheless, despite the relative modesty, the parish and church of Bishop-wearmouth had a history stretching back a thousand years and more. That history is well documented and can be followed in greater detail on other websites, under Sunderland Minster, but I hope that this and the other pages that I offer will give some insight into my love of "Bishopwearmouth" church and indeed everything which made this place special for a great many generations - and  that it will, indeed, become and remain a special place for those  now using it -- and generations to come ! 

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See details of the church's other organisations on the Activities and Organisations pages. These, I hasten to confirm, are only my own gleanings rather than official announcements and I would again refer you to the Official site - see Index page or click   www.sunderlandminster.org.

 

 

  2. See the copied address extolling the Book of Common Prayer, given by our own  Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu, at Bishopthorpe, YORK on 29th July 2009!  - click HERE. 

LATEST BREAKING NEWS - OUR 'SHEPHERD' -the BISHOP of DURHAM - has decided to  abandon/leave his flock !!

Have You Any Views???  see mine at Points of View  

 

Opinions/contributions on this and other articles,as they appear,are invited and will also be published on the new "Articles" page (unless requested otherwise).

 

REGULAR SERVICES

(see also the Services and Events page for more details

 

 SUNDAYS

Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)  8.00am

Sung Eucharist (Common Worship)         10.00am

Evening Worship, inc BCP Evensong        6.00pm 

 

CHORAL EVENSONG -Book of Common Prayer - 1st & 3rd Sunday in the month, (except August when the choir is on holiday) with an Anthem, chanted Preces & Responses and the Canticles, usually sung to settings by composers such as Sumsion, Stainer, Moeran, Walmisley, (but not so often while the choir is low certain musical parts - if you can help, please contact us- see the Minster Music page..

 

Unfortunately, these evening services are subject to change -- please check with the office.

 

                   WEEKDAY

Wednesdays                     10.00am

Thursdays and Saints' Days         12.15pm

(For other occasional services see Services and Events page and the notice sheet)

 

 Prayer Book Services at the Minster (repeated) and other churches--  See Prayer Book Page

Regular Meetings  - Activities & Organisations Page. The separate pages for the organisations still apply and are waiting to be used! Meanwhile, see the Services and Events page

 

       

 

Your opinion on these pages is invited. Please contact me by e-mail:-  david.herring@ukonline.co.uk  with any queries, comments, criticisms or suggestions - all are equally welcome !

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