Masses, Socials
& Events
Celebrating Mass in the beautiful 'Hidden Chapel' at the Bar Convent in York.
Masses
Middlesbrough Diocese LGBT+ Ministry celebrates Mass with an explicit welcome to members of the LGBT+ community, their families and friends. All are welcome to the celebration of the Eucharist.
We gather at 3.00pm on the second Sunday of every month at The Bar Convent in York.
We gather at 3.00pm on the second Sunday of every month at The Bar Convent in York.
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Liturgy
Our worship is enhanced by an excellent group of musicians from Our Lady's Church in nearby Acomb.
If you would like to volunteer as a musician, reader, server, or extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, please speak to one of the presiding priests or member of the Pastoral Council.
The Masses take place in the 'hidden chapel' at the historic Bar Convent in York, thanks to the generosity of the Sisters of the Congregation of Jesus. It is the oldest continuously operating house of a religious congregation in Britain. The Bar Convent has a long history of offering sanctuary, and began its life to support minorities suffering persecution by civil and religious authorities at the time.
Mass is followed by the opportunity for relaxing conversations and social time in the beautiful Georgian atrium of the Bar Convent.
If you would like to volunteer as a musician, reader, server, or extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, please speak to one of the presiding priests or member of the Pastoral Council.
The Masses take place in the 'hidden chapel' at the historic Bar Convent in York, thanks to the generosity of the Sisters of the Congregation of Jesus. It is the oldest continuously operating house of a religious congregation in Britain. The Bar Convent has a long history of offering sanctuary, and began its life to support minorities suffering persecution by civil and religious authorities at the time.
Mass is followed by the opportunity for relaxing conversations and social time in the beautiful Georgian atrium of the Bar Convent.
The atrium of the Bar Convent.
Socials
In addition to the tea and coffee served after Masses, the Ministry has a social gathering at 12 noon on the last Saturday of each month (except December) at the Bar Convent café. All are welcome to come along for a coffee, or a meal, and friendship.
The Ministry also organises occasional social outings, for example to a museum or art gallery. Details are announced via our email newsletter.
The Ministry also organises occasional social outings, for example to a museum or art gallery. Details are announced via our email newsletter.
Getting to the Bar Convent
The Bar Convent is only a 5-minute walk from York Railway Station, and York is well connected by train to the rest of Britain.
The entrance to the Bar Convent is from Blossom Street. On Sundays the Bar Convent is generally closed, but the front door opens for us from 2.30pm.
Access
The Bar Convent is wheelchair accessible. The chapel is on the first floor, accessible by lift. The chapel has a hearing-loop for the hard of hearing.
Car Parking
All Saints School have installed paid parking facilities in their car park at the weekend. The charge is £2.00 per hour. Payment is by phone and not cash. It is cheaper than the Nunnery Lane Car Park opposite. However, if you drive in your registration number is taken and you will be fined if you don't pay. This is a decision made by the school and not by The Bar Convent.
Those travelling to York from a long distance might like to consider staying at The Bar Convent which has excellent B&B facilities.
The entrance to the Bar Convent is from Blossom Street. On Sundays the Bar Convent is generally closed, but the front door opens for us from 2.30pm.
Access
The Bar Convent is wheelchair accessible. The chapel is on the first floor, accessible by lift. The chapel has a hearing-loop for the hard of hearing.
Car Parking
All Saints School have installed paid parking facilities in their car park at the weekend. The charge is £2.00 per hour. Payment is by phone and not cash. It is cheaper than the Nunnery Lane Car Park opposite. However, if you drive in your registration number is taken and you will be fined if you don't pay. This is a decision made by the school and not by The Bar Convent.
Those travelling to York from a long distance might like to consider staying at The Bar Convent which has excellent B&B facilities.