Welcome to the Minster Church of Sts Thomas, Newport

A welcoming and inclusive church that seeks to serve the Parish, Town and Island Community by:

• encouraging all in faith
• sharing the Gospel with all
• inspiring worship and prayer
• extending the hand of friendship
• nurturing children and young people

Support and Donate to The Minster

With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have an opportunity to restore the church’s historic structure and contents and reorder the internal space. Find out how you can support The Project.

The History of the Minster

Newport Minster has a rich heritage going back nearly one thousand years. Find out why it is dedicated to two Thomas’s, and why it is called a minster.

Join the Friends of Newport Minster

The Friends support the church by fundraising, runnning events and providing other help. To find out more, and to join, visit the Friends page of the website.

Hire the Minster for your event

The Minster can be hired for weddings, funerals, exhibitions, concerts and other events, with a seating capacity of up to 600 people. The Parish Centre is also available for hire.

Weekly Services & Events

April

Sunday 18th, 3rd Sunday of Easter
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 25th, 4th Sunday of Easter
11.00am Holy Communion

May

Sunday 2nd, 5th Sunday of Easter
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 9th, 6th Sunday of Easter
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 16th, 7th Sunday of Easter
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 23rd, Pentecost
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 30th, Trinity Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion

A very warm welcome to all, including families and children.

The Minster is open for Private Prayer Monday to Saturday 10am – 12.30pm. Sunday services commence at 11am. Services can also be viewed on the Parish’s dedicated YouTube channel here. There is no need to book, but please be aware that places are limited. For further information please contact us.

Services & Events

Donate

Coffee Shop

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID

Open 10 am to 12:30 pm, at Newport Minster

Every day except Sunday and during services

Tuesday Drop In

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID

Tuesdays, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, at Newport Parish Centre

Latest Information

The church is now open daily (excluding Sunday) 10am – 12,30pm for Private Prayer, however the Coffee Shop will remain closed at this time.

Sunday services commence at 11am or you may wish to view them on The Parish’s dedicated YouTube channel here. The Order of Services can be downloaded from the Services and Events page.

There is no need to book a place, however please be aware spaces are limited. Should you require any information please contact us.

Everyone and anyone is welcome.