The service paints many vivid pictures of what happens on the Christian way.
If you are engaged to be married and looking for a church to be married in, then congratulations! A wedding is one of life's great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy.
If someone you know and love has died, a funeral led by a Church of England minister can be held in church, in a churchyard, by a graveside, or at a crematorium. The minister will be there to support you every step of the way.
Unfortunately, our first advertisment for the post of Rector didn’t result in any applications so our search continues. The closing date given in the latest advert is 21st April and we hope that the perfect candidate will appear this time!
Meanwhile we are very grateful for the support of local clergy and lay readers who are leading services for us. We should especially like to thank Canon Rodney Nicholson, a stalwart friend of the Benefice, who will be leaving the area within the next few months. We will miss him very much. The collections from his last Sunday services will be donated to Christian Aid, a charity he has supported for many years.
Our traditional, all-age Palm Sunday service will be at 10.30 on Sunday 13th April at St Mary’s, Full Sutton, with Rosie the donkey leading the procession.
On Good Friday, 18th April at 3pm in St Edith’s, Bishop Wilton, the Garrowby Singers will lead The Cross of Christ, a service of traditional music, readings and meditations. Bishop James Jones, the former Bishop of Liverpool, will preside. The Cross of Christ is a moving way of marking this important day and everyone from the whole community is very welcome.
On Easter Sunday, 20th April there will be a short family service followed by refreshments at 10 o’clock at St Mary’s Church, Skirpenbeck; and a Communion service at All Saints, Kirby Underdale at 11.15.
Also on Easter Sunday there will be a family Easter Egg hunt at St Mary’s Skirpenbeck at 2pm. Meet at the church to pick up a map. There will be tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and a raffle.
On Bank Holiday Monday (5th May) the Bishop Wilton Community Shop is celebrating its fifth anniversary. St Edith’s will be marking the event by ringing the church bells in the morning. Please come and help us ring and, if you wish, climb the tower steps to see the bells themselves. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult! And that’s not the end of the fun: at the same time we’ll be holding our annual bank holiday spring clean. Please come and join in both the bell-ringing and the cleaning between 10 o’clock and midday before the shop celebrations start in earnest.
St. Mary’s Skirpenbeck
Thank you to all who supported the Village quiz. This was a very enjoyable evening and thanks to all who helped in organising it.
We have the annual Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday 2-4pm. This will take place around the village with tea, coffee, cakes etc being served in the church. Maps etc can be picked up from church. Lots to do, raffle, tombola and crafts for children. Everyone most welcome.
Marriage Blessing
Friday 31st December 2024 ... Jacob and Molly Sutherland ... St Andrew's, Bugthorpe
We wish Jake and Molly a very happy life together
Funeral
Wednesday 8th January 2025 ... Enid Gospel ... St Andrew's, Bugthorpe
May Enid Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory
