b'St Andrew, Bugthorpe Our usual worship pattern is a Book of CommonAbove: A benefice service held on the fifth Sunday Prayer service of Holy Communion at 9.15 amencourages us to travel to the other Churches in the on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Stbenefice.Andrews provides an important pastoral ministry to the community including home visiting and a full range of services from joyful baptisms and weddings to reflective and supportive funerals. We work to foster strong links with the local primary school, hosting three annual services at Easter, Harvest and a carol service.St Andrews has one churchwarden, a very competent and enthusiastic PCC as well as a rota of flower arrangers and cleaners. Above: A recent wedding at St Andrews. The Friends of Bugthorpe Church is a groupPhoto by permission Danny Cooper Photography.that includes the wider community who offer tremendous support to their parish church. An annual social get-together helps to build relationships, promote knowledge and understanding of the church history and offers the chance to thank members in person for their generous giving.Opposite: One of our services with the local Church of England Primary SchoolPage 13'