Ash Wednesday

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom
This year, Ash Wednesday is 14 February. There will be a service of Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes at 10.00 a.m. Following the service, the church will remain open until 1.00 p.m. for private prayer, and for anyone who is unable to attend the service but would like to receive the sign of the cross in ash on their forehead (e.g. in your lunch hour).

St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth

Welcome to St Nicholas! We are the parish church for Ashbrooke, Thornhill, Humbledon Hill, and Tunstall, and are located on the Barnes intersection. We exist to proclaim the love of God and to be a sign of his kingdom in the world.

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Dunelm South (A690)
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR2 7QY

SR2 7QY
Ray Taylor, Church Warden (Hall Hire Enquiries)
07890194337
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Ash Wednesday

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Bishopwearmouth
Dunelm South / Alexandra Road Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, SR2 7QY, United Kingdom

This year, Ash Wednesday is 14 February. There will be a service of Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes at 10.00 a.m. Following the service, the church will remain open until 1.00 p.m. for private prayer, and for anyone who is unable to attend the service but would like to receive the sign of the cross in ash on their forehead (e.g. in your lunch hour).

Safeguarding

Our parish of Bishopwearmouth: St Nicholas is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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