Grindon Church Community Project situated on Galway Road, just off A183 on the west side of Sunderland is hidden away in the middle of a housing estate, the Grindon United Reformed Church was built in the 1950s and now works with the community in a wide variety of ways. Grindon URC became a Mission Project of the Northern Synod of the United Reformed Church in 2010 and continues as a church for all, as well as a busy Community Centre.
Our Church services: Garden/Messy Church will restart soon concentrating on the garden when the weather permits. Activities, songs, fun for all ages not just the young.
A range of services and sacraments including blessings, baptisms, and funerals by arrangement. Please get in touch to discuss any services you are needing.
A short prayer session on a weekday morning including time for quiet reflective prayer will begin soon. In the meantime you can access the online United Reformed Church services. Contact us for a link.
Our Prayer Corners (in the Lobby area and the Courtyard Garden) are quiet areas for meditation, contemplation, bible study or prayer and available to any visitor. Take a card for ideas for prayer or spend time reflecting, meditating or praying freely. Borrow a bible. Just let us know ow we can help.
All are welcome at all times!
Our Garden remembers
“Lots of exciting things at GCCP”:
The return of Messy/Garden church soon.
Grindon Green Hearts – doing whatever we can to protect the planet’s future. All ages can take part growing, recycling, reusing and reducing waste. Watch out for our ideas and projects on Social Media. Repair Café monthly can help with repairing all sorts of things. See also our Men’s Group page and Craft N Natter
Digital Hub – Digital drop-in. As part of Sunderland City Council “Go online” project aiming to improve digital inclusion across the city join us for informal digital drop ins Tuesdays 12-2
Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you,
the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you,
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. 
