St Matthew & St Wilfrid's Sunderland

St Matthew & St Wilfrid's Sunderland St Matthew & St Wilfrid's Sunderland is an open welcoming parish of all ages. We currently meet together at the Parish Church of St Matthew's in Silksworth.

at 10am on Sundays,

See our additional information for Safeguarding contacts and information. SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
The Parochial Church Council of St Matthew & St Wilfrid is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a sa

fer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. To discuss safeguarding concerns relating to Saint Matthew & St Wilfrid's please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer:

Mrs Judith Thompson 07769696435 [email protected]
or
Rev David Tolhurst 0191 523 9932 [email protected]

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Mrs Beth Miller
Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Mobile: 07968034075

For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages:
https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/

16/04/2026
Come along and support our local team, free entry to the final match of the season for Silksworth CW FC
15/04/2026

Come along and support our local team, free entry to the final match of the season for Silksworth CW FC

As it’s our final game of the season we’d like to say thank you to our local community who have supported throughout the year.

We are making this Saturdays game 🆚 Windscale our community day and offering free entry to all!!!

What’s more under u16’s will receive a ticket upon entry which they can redeem for a free soft drink and a chocolate bar 🥤🍫

With no Sunderland game, get yourself along, enjoy some FREE local football and help cheer the lads to a final day win 🔴⚫️

07/04/2026

A reminder that there is no mid-week Communion Service tomorrow but we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday

Tomorrow is Palm Sunday when we remember Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Come and join us for one of our Palm Sun...
28/03/2026

Tomorrow is Palm Sunday when we remember Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Come and join us for one of our Palm Sunday Services.
10AM Palm Sunday Communion (with refreshments after the service)
5PM Evensong

19/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that the Venerable Rick Simpson, currently Archdeacon of Auckland, is to become the next Bishop of Durham. The appointment has been approved by His Majesty the King and confirmed by Downing Street this morning.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4qOsRH4

A Christmas Message from The Rt Revd Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham
25/12/2025

A Christmas Message from The Rt Revd Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham

This Christmas, Bishop Sarah offers a message full of hope - that in celebrating the baby in the manger, we come face to face with the God who knows us and l...

Merry Christmas one and all from all of us at St Matthew and St Wilfrid Sunderland to all our parishioners and community...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas one and all from all of us at St Matthew and St Wilfrid Sunderland to all our parishioners and community.

May the blessings of Christmas be yours.

Your friend and Vicar,
Revd Canon David Tolhurst

Join us tommorrow evening at 6pm as we hear the story of Christ's birth told by St Luke while listening to and singing t...
23/12/2025

Join us tommorrow evening at 6pm as we hear the story of Christ's birth told by St Luke while listening to and singing timeless Christmas Carols.

Come and join us tommorrow at 5pm.A new take on a classic without losing the magic!There's no party like a "Christingle ...
20/12/2025

Come and join us tommorrow at 5pm.
A new take on a classic without losing the magic!
There's no party like a "Christingle Party"

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Silksworth Road
Sunderland
SR32AA

Telephone

+441915239932

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