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
service

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.

Carlo Marochetti’s monument of Princess Elizabeth, commissioned by Queen Victoria

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.

Restoration work takes place to the tower

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.

Newport town centre on a bright summer's day

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

December Services

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

Sunday 12th, 3rd Sunday of Advent
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 19th, 4th Sunday of Advent
11.00am Holy Communion
4.30pm Carol Service

Christmas Eve
2.00pm Crib and Christingle
11.30pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 26th, The Feast Day of St. Stephen
11.00am Holy Communion

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
The Coffee Shop is open daily, 10am to 12:30pm

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

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
service

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.

Carlo Marochetti’s monument of Princess Elizabeth, commissioned by Queen Victoria

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.

Restoration work takes place to the tower

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.

Newport town centre on a bright summer's day

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

December Services

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

Sunday 12th, 3rd Sunday of Advent
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 19th, 4th Sunday of Advent
11.00am Holy Communion
4.30pm Carol Service

Christmas Eve
2.00pm Crib and Christingle
11.30pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day
11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 26th, The Feast Day of St. Stephen
11.00am Holy Communion

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
The Coffee Shop is open daily, 10am to 12:30pm

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

Procurement of Contractor

The PCC for Newport Minster is looking to procure a specialist contractor to repair the stained-glass windows to the south aisle and clerestory.  The work is grant funded.  The current estimate is £65,000 for the cost of the work.

Programme:

Tendering November 2021

Evaluation and award of contract December 2021

Start on site January 2022

Complete on site May 2022

For further details please contact: Barbara Singer at Thomas Ford and Partners Barbara.singer@thomasford.co.uk

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Chatter Box needs your help

Chatter box returns in January! We will meet on Monday mornings at St John’s hall from 9.30am – 11am with toys, snacks and singing for adults and children.


Volunteer: Do you have Monday mornings free? Would you like to join the exciting team to host conversation and offer hospitality to those who attend?

Donate: Do you have any clean, undamaged and good quality toys that your children no longer need? Or would you like to donate to buying new toys or to running costs for each term?

Contact hannah.barraclough@cofenewportandcarisbrooke.org for more information.

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Christmas Services in The Parish

You are invited to join us

Advent Carols – Sunday 28th November
6.30pm St John’s, Newport
6.30pm St Mary’s, Carisbrooke
6.30pm Newport Minster

Carol Services – Sunday 19th December
4pm Christingle Service, St Mary’s, Carisbrooke
4.30pm Newport Minster
6.30pm St John’s, Newport
6.30pm St Olave’s, Gatcombe

Family Friendly Services – Christmas Eve
2pm Crib & Christingle Service, Newport Minster
3pm Crib Service, St Olave’s, Gatcombe
4pm Crib & Christingle Service, St John’s, Newport

Traditional Services – Christmas Eve
6.30pm Carol Service, St Mary’s, Carisbrooke
Midnight Mass – Christmas Eve
11pm St John’s, Newport
11.30pm St Mary’s, Carisbrooke
11.30pm Newport Minster

Christmas Day Services
8am Traditional Holy Communion, St Mary’s, Carisbrooke
9.30am St Mary’s, Carisbrooke
9.30am St John’s, Newport
10.30am St Olave’s, Gatcombe
11am Holy Communion, Newport Minster

Questions about our services?
Contact us at 01983 821961 or email officemanager@newportminster

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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENTCome and join us this Sunday 5th December at 11.00am for a service of Holy Communion. Rev'd Emma Cooksey will be presiding and preaching. The service will also be live streamed here on Facebook. The Order of Service is available here: newportminster.org/services/ In the interests of keeping everyone safe, government guidelines must be followed and we would encourage you to wear a mask when moving around the church.We look forward to welcoming you either in person or online. Everyone and anyone is welcome.#NewportMinster #SecondSundayofAdvent #advent #cofenewportandcarisbrooke #parishofnewportwithcarisbrookeandgatcombe ... See MoreSee Less

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🎄🎄 NEWPORT MINSTER CHRISTMAS FAIR 🎄🎄This Saturday 4th December, we will be holding our Christmas Fair, 10am - 2pm.Come along and see us. There will be a tombola, soft toys, Christmas gifts, soup and sandwiches, a raffle and much more!We look forward to seeing you.#christmasfair #Christmas #christmas2021 #NewportMinster #parishofnewportwithcarisbrookeandgatcombe #cofenewportandcarisbrooke ... See MoreSee Less

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