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

October Services

Sunday 24th, 21st Sunday of Trinity
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 31st, 4th Sunday before Advent
11.00am Holy Communion
6.00pm A service for All Souls

November Services

Sunday 7th, 3rd Sunday before Advent
11.00am Holy Communion

Thursday 11th, Remembrance Day
11.00am Act of Remembrance in Sts Thomas Square

Sunday 14th, Remembrance Sunday
10.50am Act of Remembrance followed by a service of Remembrance

Sunday 21st, Sunday before Advent
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 28th, 1st Sunday of Advent
11.00am Holy Communion
6.30pm Advent Carol Service

Download an Order of Service

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

The Minster is open for Private Prayer Monday to Saturday 10am – 12.30pm.

Services are live-streamed on The Parish’s dedicated YouTube channel here and on Facebook. The Order of Services can be downloaded from the Services and Events page.

Services & Events

Donate

Coffee Shop

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

Every day except Sunday and during services

Gift and Craft Fair

Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, at Newport Parish Centre