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

What’s happening at the Minster

The Minster is the principal church of the Isle of Wight, and is a venue for major church festivals, services and concerts, as well as parish and community events and exhibitions.

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.

Complete the Consultation Survey here and return to the Campaign Office

Weekly Services & Events

March

Sunday 7th, 3rd Sunday of Lent
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 14th, Mothering Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 21st, 5th Sunday of Lent
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 28th, Palm Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion

April

Thursday 1st, Maundy Thursday
7.00pm Holy Communion

Friday 2nd, Good Friday
Commencing at 9.00am
Stations of the Cross
every half an hour on Facebook

Saturday 3rd, Easter Eve
7.00pm A service for Easter

Sunday 4th, Easter Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 11th, 2nd Sunday of Easter
11.00am Holy Communion

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

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

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

The Minster is currently CLOSED due to COVID-19. However, If you would like to join us for any of our online services or ‘Daily Chat and Pray’ on Zoom, please send an email to Media. All services are also live streamed on Facebook.

Services & Events

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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

Coronavirus Information

Newport Minster is currently CLOSED. However, the congregation continue to meet and worship online.

Sunday ZOOM Services commence at 11.00am and ZOOM Chat and Pray commences daily at 11.00am, Monday – Saturday (excluding Sundays).

If you wish to join us, please email or direct message us.

Everyone and anyone is welcome.

Please visit our Facebook, Instagram and Youtube pages for details of live-streamed services and other online events.