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Parish notices: 1 June 2025

The seventh Sunday of Easter

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday of Easter

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Choral Evensong
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 4 June at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 4 June at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for Pentecost
Next Sunday 8 June at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 8 June at 4.00 pm


The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Tots' Corner

You will see that Tots’ Corner has now returned to its usual position, near the main door of the church. We have loved having our children nearer the front of church, but we recognise that it may be easier for parents to be nearer the back and the door. Please, though, do not ever feel that you need to go out if your child is making a noise or needs to move around – we love having them in church. If your child would like to come and see what is happening up at the front at any time, please just let them come: they can gather round the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer if they would like to see what we are doing. They are very welcome (but do bear in mind that the area around the altar will be visible on the livestream).

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

Parcevall Hall and Poetry Retreat

Parcevall Hall is the Diocese of Leeds’ retreat house, set in beautiful countryside in the Dales. There are some leaflets available at the back of church with details of Quiet Days and Retreats available: do take one if you’d like to. On Friday 4 July, Claire will be attending (and celebrating the Eucharist at) a Poetry Retreat, led by the acclaimed local poet, Hannah Stone. The day does not require you to be an expert poetry-writer and no-one will be forced to share anything that they have written. It is ‘pay as you can’ and open to all. Two people from St Mary’s have already signed up to attend, but Claire has room in her car for one more passenger if anyone else would like to come along. Please just speak to her after the service.

Sanctuary: A new monthly contemplative Eucharist

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new monthly service which will be take place at 6.30 pm on the second Thursday of every month, beginning on Thursday 12 June. ‘Sanctuary’ is a contemplative Eucharist, using Taizé-style music and silence to create space for prayerful reflection. Come along and find out more. Tell your friends. All are always welcome.

Open Church

This Saturday 7 June at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in. Refreshments will be available.

Concert Season: Svitoch Ukrainian Choir

This Saturday 7 June at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Our 2025 concert season continues as we welcome the Svitoch Ukrainian Choir. The choir brings together talented singers from the Ukrainian diaspora in the UK and refugees who have escaped the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Its members include conservatoire-trained and seasoned performers, some of whom have previously sung in prestigious venues across Europe and America.

Tickets are £10, available on the door. All proceeds go to support charities in Ukraine.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 1 June 2025”

Parish notices: 25 May 2025

The sixth Sunday of Easter

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday of Easter

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 28 May at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
This Thursday 29 May at 6.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for Ascension Day
This Thursday 29 May at 7.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 1 June at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Choral Evensong
Next Sunday 1 June at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service


The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Tots' Corner

You will see that Tots’ Corner has now returned to its usual position, near the main door of the church. We have loved having our children nearer the front of church, but we recognise that it may be easier for parents to be nearer the back and the door. Please, though, do not ever feel that you need to go out if your child is making a noise or needs to move around – we love having them in church. If your child would like to come and see what is happening up at the front at any time, please just let them come: they can gather round the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer if they would like to see what we are doing. They are very welcome (but do bear in mind that the area around the altar will be visible on the livestream).

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

Thank you

Following our APCM on Tuesday and the election of a new PCC, I would like to thank all those who have served the church as Churchwardens, PCC members, or in any other role, during the last year. Special thanks are due to Adam Kelly and Joan Williams, who have stepped down from the PCC, for all their service. Thanks, too, to Nick Jackson, whose term of office on the PCC has come to an end, but who has agreed to be co-opted back on as Data Protection Officer. I welcome Amy Lyons and Carl Murphy as new PCC members and thank them for their willingness to serve.

— Claire

Parcevall Hall and Poetry Retreat

Parcevall Hall is the Diocese of Leeds’ retreat house, set in beautiful countryside in the Dales. There are some leaflets available at the back of church with details of Quiet Days and Retreats available: do take one if you’d like to. On Friday 4 July, Claire will be attending (and celebrating the Eucharist at) a Poetry Retreat, led by the acclaimed local poet, Hannah Stone. The day does not require you to be an expert poetry-writer and no-one will be forced to share anything that they have written. It is ‘pay as you can’ and open to all. If anyone would like to go, Claire could offer a lift to up to three people from the congregation: just contact her to ask for more information.

Open Church

This Saturday 31 May at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Don’t forget that St Mary’s is open every Saturday afternoon until the end of September for anyone to come in and look around. This may be an easy way for you to invite friends and neighbours who are not churchgoers to come in and find out more, so please do spread the word and encourage people to pop in.

Concert Season: Svitoch Ukrainian Choir

Saturday 7 June at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Our 2025 concert season continues as we welcome the Svitoch Ukrainian Choir. The choir brings together talented singers from the Ukrainian diaspora in the UK and refugees who have escaped the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Its members include conservatoire-trained and seasoned performers, some of whom have previously sung in prestigious venues across Europe and America.

Tickets are £10, available on the door. All proceeds go to support charities in Ukraine.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 25 May 2025”

Parish notices: 18 May 2025

The fifth Sunday of Easter

Sung Eucharist for the fifth Sunday of Easter

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 21 May at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 25 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service


The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Junior Choir

Our Junior Choir are practicing once again, culminating in a performance for a music-themed Messy Church on 13 July. Rehearsals will be on the following Tuesdays at 4.00 pm in the Community Centre and all are welcome (up to Year 6): – Tuesday 20 May – Tuesday 3 June – Tuesday 17 June – Tuesday 1 July

Tots' Corner

You will see that Tots’ Corner has now returned to its usual position, near the main door of the church. We have loved having our children nearer the front of church, but we recognise that it may be easier for parents to be nearer the back and the door. Please, though, do not ever feel that you need to go out if your child is making a noise or needs to move around – we love having them in church. If your child would like to come and see what is happening up at the front at any time, please just let them come: they can gather round the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer if they would like to see what we are doing. They are very welcome (but do bear in mind that the area around the altar will be visible on the livestream).

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

Concert Season: Svitoch Ukrainian Choir

Saturday 7 June at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Our 2025 concert season continues as we welcome the Svitoch Ukrainian Choir. The choir brings together talented singers from the Ukrainian diaspora in the UK and refugees who have escaped the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Its members include conservatoire-trained and seasoned performers, some of whom have previously sung in prestigious venues across Europe and America.

Tickets are £10, available on the door.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 18 May 2025”

Parish notices: 11 May 2025

The fourth Sunday of Easter

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday of Easter

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Messy Church
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 14 May at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the fifth Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 18 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service


The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Junior Choir

Our Junior Choir are practicing once again, culminating in a performance for a music-themed Messy Church on 13 July. Rehearsals will be on the following Tuesdays at 4.00 pm in the Community Centre and all are welcome (up to Year 6): – Tuesday 20 May – Tuesday 3 June – Tuesday 17 June – Tuesday 1 July

Tots' Corner

You will see that Tots’ Corner has now returned to its usual position, near the main door of the church. We have loved having our children nearer the front of church, but we recognise that it may be easier for parents to be nearer the back and the door. Please, though, do not ever feel that you need to go out if your child is making a noise or needs to move around – we love having them in church. If your child would like to come and see what is happening up at the front at any time, please just let them come: they can gather round the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer if they would like to see what we are doing. They are very welcome (but do bear in mind that the area around the altar will be visible on the livestream).

Confirmations

Bishop Arun will be visiting Whitkirk to carry out confirmations on 19 October. If you would like to be confirmed at that service, have a word with Rev’d Claire.

Jean Noble's funeral

The funeral of Jean Noble will take place on Wednesday 14 May at 2.30 pm at Cottingley Crematorium. The funeral tea will be held in our Community Centre from about 3.30 pm and all are welcome (even if you are not able to attend the funeral). During the tea, the church will be open for anyone who would like to go in and pray for Jean and light a candle in her memory to do so. 

Trip to National Memorial Arboretum

This Tuesday 13 May at 8.00 am

If you are coming on the trip to the National Memorial Arboretum on Tuesday, please be at the Community Centre at 8.00 am prompt for an 8.15 am departure. Thank you.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 11 May 2025”

Parish notices: 4 May 2025

The third Sunday of Easter

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Easter

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Choral Evensong
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 7 May at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 7 May at 8.30 pm

Service of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
This Thursday 8 May at 7.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 11 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 11 May at 4.00 pm


Service of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

This Thursday 8 May at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A special service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. There will be a time to remember and a time to pray for peace. All are welcome.

Exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day

This Saturday 10 May at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

An exhibition to mark 80 years since VE Day, with a collection of artefacts and memories from the local area and people.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 4 May 2025”

Parish notices: 27 April 2025

The second Sunday of Easter

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Easter

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Memorial Service
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 30 April at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 4 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Choral Evensong
Next Sunday 4 May at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service


West end refurbishment

The work on the north-west and south-west corners is well underway and on track to be completed in the next few weeks. Our contractors will keep disturbance to services to a minimum; Wednesday morning and Sunday services will run as usual and we will be able to continue to hold funerals and other occasional services. Daily Prayer will also continue at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm Tuesday to Saturday. If you want to have a more detailed overview of the work please have a look on our website at wkrk.uk/nwc.

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd, or see the poster and leaflets available in the Community Centre about their Lent ’40p for 40 days’ appeal. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Junior Choir

Our Junior Choir are getting ready to meet once again, culminating in a performance for a music-themed Messy Church on 13 July. Rehearsals will be on the following Tuesdays at 4pm in the Community Centre and all are welcome (up to Year 6):

  • Tuesday 6 May
  • Tuesday 20 May
  • Tuesday 3 June
  • Tuesday 17 June
  • Tuesday 1 July

Daily Prayer

Please note that Rev’d Claire is away from from 28 April until 2 May. There will be no Morning Prayer in church, therefore, in the coming week. Evening Prayer will be taking place as usual every day, Tuesday-Saturday, at 5.30 pm. Please note that on 1 May only, Evening Prayer will take place in the Smeaton Room.

Memorial Service

Today at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

All are welcome to this memorial service, whether your loss was recent or longer ago. There will be a chance to remember and to pray together, to light a candle in memory of a loved-one, and afterwards refreshments will be provided in the Community Centre.

Service of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thursday 8 May at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A special service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. There will be a time to remember and a time to pray for peace. All are welcome.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 27 April 2025”

Parish notices: 20 April 2025

Easter Day

Sung Eucharist for Easter Day

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Easter Vigil
Today at 6.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 23 April at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
This Thursday 24 April at 6.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 27 April at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Memorial Service
Next Sunday 27 April at 4.00 pm


West end refurbishment

The work on the north-west and south-west corners is well underway and on track to be completed in the next few weeks. Our contractors will keep disturbance to services to a minimum; Wednesday morning and Sunday services will run as usual and we will be able to continue to hold funerals and other occasional services. Daily Prayer will also continue at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm Tuesday to Saturday. If you want to have a more detailed overview of the work please have a look on our website at wkrk.uk/nwc.

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd, or see the poster and leaflets available in the Community Centre about their Lent ’40p for 40 days’ appeal. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Parish electoral roll revision

The Church Representation Rules require a new parish electoral roll to be made every six years. This means that all names currently on the electoral roll will be removed, and you will need to re-apply for inclusion.

You can do this either by using one of the paper forms available at the back of the church, or online using the form on our website at wkrk.uk/erf. The deadline for applications to be on the new electoral roll is Sunday 27 April 2025.

For more information on the process please see our website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll, or ask one of our Churchwardens.

Daily Prayer: 21 April until 2 May

Please note that Rev’d Claire is away from 21–26 April and from 28 April until 2 May. There will be no Morning Prayer in church, therefore, for the next two weeks. Evening Prayer will be taking place as usual every day, Tuesday-Saturday, at 5.30 pm. Please note that on 1 May only, Evening Prayer will take place in the Smeaton Room.

A personal note from Rev'd Claire

First of all, I’d like to wish every single person who reads this a very happy and blessed Easter. May you walk today and as you go forward from here in the light of the risen Christ! I’d also like to register my gratitude to all the people who have walked through Holy Week with me this year. It has been so very special to share this holiest of weeks with you for the first time. I’d like to thank everyone who has attended our services this week – in person or online – for being with us, but special thanks must go to Lynne, our LLM, to the churchwardens, to Giles and the choir, to the serving team, to the sacristans, to our welcomers, greeters and stewards, to the tech team who have ensured that our services have reached those not able to come to church physically, to those who have printed orders of service, to those who agreed to have their feet washed on Thursday evening, to those who have cleaned the church, arranged the flowers, hung the banners and much more. Thank you.

Memorial Service

Next Sunday 27 April at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

All are welcome to this memorial service, whether your loss was recent or longer ago. There will be a chance to remember and to pray together, to light a candle in memory of a loved-one, and afterwards refreshments will be provided in the Community Centre.

Service of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thursday 8 May at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A special service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. There will be a time to remember and a time to pray for peace. All are welcome.

Trip to National Memorial Arboretum

Tuesday 13 May

Please remember that if you are planning on coming to the National Memorial Arboretum, the balance of your payment for the trip is due today. Please see Joan Williams in the Community Centre after the service.

Continue reading “Parish notices: 20 April 2025”

Parish notices: 13 April 2025

Palm Sunday

Sung Eucharist for Palm Sunday

Today at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Palm Sunday Procession
Today at 9.30 am

Messy Easter
Today at 4.00 pm

Stations of the Cross
This Monday 14 April at 7.30 pm

Contemplative Eucharist for Holy Week
This Tuesday 15 April at 7.30 pm

Said Eucharist (Judas)
This Wednesday 16 April at 10.00 am

Tenebrae
This Wednesday 16 April at 7.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Maundy Thursday Eucharist followed by the Watch
This Thursday 17 April at 7.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Liturgy of Good Friday
This Friday 18 April at 2.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Easter Vigil
Next Sunday 20 April at 6.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Sung Eucharist for Easter Day
Next Sunday 20 April at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service


West end refurbishment

The work on the north-west and south-west corners is well underway and on track to be completed shortly after Easter. Our contractors will keep disturbance to services to a minimum; Wednesday morning and Sunday services will run as usual and we will be able to continue to hold funerals and other occasional services. Daily Prayer will also continue at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm Tuesday to Saturday. If you want to have a more detailed overview of the work planned do have a look at the relevant page on our website at wkrk.uk/nwc.

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed?

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations of food to help feed those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, UHT milk, tinned vegetables and biscuits.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd, or see the poster and leaflets available in the Community Centre about their Lent ’40p for 40 days’ appeal. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

Parish electoral roll revision

The Church Representation Rules require a new parish electoral roll to be made every six years. This means that all names currently on the electoral roll will be removed, and you will need to re-apply for inclusion.

You can do this either by using one of the paper forms available at the back of the church, or online using the form on our website at wkrk.uk/erf. The deadline for applications to be on the new electoral roll is Sunday 27 April 2025.

For more information on the process please see our website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll, or ask one of our Churchwardens.

Tots' Corner has moved!

To allow building work to take place in the south-west corner of church, we have temporarily moved Tots’ Corner to the area near the font. Please feel free to sit in this area or to collect toys and activities from there to take back to your pew. This area is not covered by our streaming cameras, and does not appear on the live-stream. Please do not worry if your child makes a noise or needs to move around in that area. We rejoice at children’s presence in church and we love it when they remind us that they are with us.

Trip to the National Memorial Arboretum

Just a reminder that if you have paid your deposit for the trip to the National Memorial Arboretum, the balance is due by 20 April at the latest. If you are able to pay the balance today, please see Joan Williams in the Community Centre after today’s service.

Lent Talks 2025 and more on 'We believe…'

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our series of Lent Talks this year, marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea by looking at the Nicene Creed. Not only did we have some excellent speakers, but we also had a great audience every week and some very interesting, challenging, and erudite questions. If you want to continue to think more deeply about the Creeds, watch this space. We will be running a course that will allow you to probe more deeply and ask your own questions after Easter.

Future hopes…

Today we remember how Jesus rode into Jerusalem and the crowds pinned all their hopes for the future on him. As part of our Experience Easter workshops with Whitkirk and Colton Primary Schools, the children were asked to write their hopes for the future on palm leaves. You can look at these ‘future hopes’ in church today in the Trinity Chapel. They are inspiring and hopeful. Our future is in safe hands…!

Donkeys!

A huge thank you is due to Home Farm at Temple Newsam who generously agreed to bring their donkeys, Cassie and Blue, to take part in our service today. Special thanks to Vikki, the Farm Chargehand, who has been in charge of bringing them down to us and looking after them while they are here.

Junior Choir

A final thank-you for today goes to the members of our Junior Choir who have worked very hard to learn and practice some donkey-related songs for today’s service. We hope you will enjoy their singing. Junior Choir will be meeting fortnightly after Easter, culminating in a performance for a music-themed Messy Church on 13 July. Rehearsals will be on the following Tuesdays at 4pm in the Community Centre and all are welcome (up to Year 6):

  • Tuesday 6 May
  • Tuesday 20 May
  • Tuesday 3 June
  • Tuesday 17 June
  • Tuesday 1 July

Sung Eucharist for Palm Sunday

Today at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Gather at the vicarage from 9.30 am to process to the church with Blue and Cassie – the donkeys from Home Farm at Temple Newsam – or meet us at the church for a 10.00 am start.

Service of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thursday 8 May at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

There will be a service to commemorate the end of the Second World War on Thursday 8 May at 7.00 pm. There will also be an exhibition of WW2 memorabilia in church over the weekend of 10–11 May. If you have anything that you’d like to contribute to the exhibition, please have a word with Marsha Thorndike. 

Continue reading “Parish notices: 13 April 2025”