Welcome to the Minster Church of Sts Thomas, Newport

Welcome to the Minster Church of

Saints Thomas, Newport

Newport Minster, the Church at the Heart of the Island

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.

Weekly Services & Events

Monday 8th June

11:00 Minster Zoom Call and Prayer

Tuesday 9th June

11:00 Minster Zoom Call and Prayer
19:00 Gospel Choir (Men)

Wednesday 10th June

11:00 Minster Zoom Call and Prayer
19:00 Gospel Choir (Sopranos)

Thursday 11th June

11:00 Minster Zoom Call and Prayer
15:30 Hymns on the Piano 10 (Streamed live on Facebook)
19:00 Minster Choir (Altos)
19:30 Minster Choir (Sopranos)

Friday 12th June

11:00 Minster Zoom Call and Prayer
19:00 Minster Choir (Basses)
19:30 Minster Choir (Tenors)

Saturday 13th June

11:00 Minster Zoom Call and Prayer
15:00 Gospel Choir (Altos)

Sunday 14th June

11:00 Spiritual Communion (Zoom) – click to download Order of Service

If you would like to join us for any of our services on Zoom, please send an email to either Vicar or Media.

Services & Events

Donate

Coffee Shop

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

Every day except Sunday and during services

Tuesday Drop In

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

Coronavirus Information

During the Coronavirus crisis, Newport Minster like all churches is closed. However, the congregation are still meeting and worshipping online. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join us. Please email or direct message us.

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

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