Welcome

Welkom; Velkommen; Bienvenue; Bienvenidos; Wilkommen Benvenuti: Witajcie; Vitame Vas

The clergy and congregation of Dewsbury Minster welcome everyone, those of all faiths, and those of none, to this ancient place of pilgrimage and worship. As a living church it offers you the peace and stillness of the beautiful Paulinus Chapel, a place beside us in worship, music to uplift you, a bustling refectory and 1400 years of history.

'Grace mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you’.

Dewsbury Minster is a place we hope you will enjoy visiting. This is a Christian Church and is part of the Anglican Communion – a worldwide fellowship of churches in which the Christian Faith is growing, especially in Africa, South America and the Far East.

The Christian Community has met to worship God on this site since AD 627. Throughout the Centuries people have found, within its walls, a living relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It may be that you are unsure about your own beliefs. We hope that you will be able to visit this ‘Mother’ Church, perhaps as a ‘pilgrim’– someone on a road of discovery, letting God speak to you through the people you meet, the displays, and the atmosphere.

What Happens In This Church

Representatives of the Christian community meet daily but especially on Sundays:

• to Worship God and to encourage one another in the Faith
• to pray – bring to God in mind and heart, the needs of the world, town and individuals.
• to learn about God from the Bible, from Christian tradition and by human reason.
• to plan, by the help of the Holy Spirit, how to serve God in this town and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Within The Minster

• The Worship Area and Paulinus Chapel are available for worship, prayer, contemplation and exploration
• The Refectory serves a full menu to hundreds of people each week, including the needy.
• The Heritage Centre, Heritage Publications, Resources and Tours explain local history and heritage since Saxon Times.
• The Upper and Lower Halls and the Noah Room provide conference, function and room hire facilities. The Upper Hall houses a Christian Life Exhibition.
• The Gift Shop offers a wide variety of mementos, cards and Christian resources.
• A Counselling Room helps to facilitate low level counselling and sign posting.
• The Church is designated as ‘The North Kirklees Christian Faith Centre’ for school and group visits.