News and Notices

The first Sunday of Christmas

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday of Christmas

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 1 January at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 1 January at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the Epiphany
Next Sunday 5 January at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Festal Evensong for the Epiphany
Next Sunday 5 January at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Daily Prayer

There will be no Daily Prayer in the church after the morning of Christmas Eve. Daily Prayer will resume at the usual times of 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Tuesday 7 January. Daily Prayer from the Church of England can be accessed online at wkrk.uk/coe-daily-prayer.

Sung Eucharist for the Epiphany

Next Sunday 5 January at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We mark the arrival of the wise men who have travelled to see the baby Jesus.

The fourth Sunday of Advent

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday of Advent

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

Other services

Christmas Eve Crib Service
This Tuesday 24 December at 5.00 pm

Midnight Mass
This Tuesday 24 December at 11.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day
This Wednesday 25 December at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday of Christmas
Next Sunday 29 December at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Daily Prayer

There will be no Daily Prayer in the church after the morning of Christmas Eve. Daily Prayer will resume at the usual times of 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Tuesday 7 January. Daily Prayer from the Church of England can be accessed online at wkrk.uk/coe-daily-prayer.

A Christmas Wish from Rev'd Claire

This is a personal note from me to wish every single person who attends St Mary’s over the Christmas period a very Happy Christmas and a joyful 2025. It is a joy for me to be with you over the festive period and to share our celebrations of our Saviour’s birth. I’d like to thank everyone who has sent a card to me and my family. I really appreciate it. Please do not be offended if you do not receive a card from me. I have made a donation to Shelter in lieu of sending Christmas Cards. More than 159,000 children in the UK will wake up this Christmas morning without a home of their own. I hope that, as we remember Jesus lying in a borrowed manger, you will agree that this is a good alternative to a more traditional card. May you, your families, and all those you love be very blessed this Christmas.   Happy Christmas! Claire

Christmas Eve Crib Service

This Tuesday 24 December at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A family-friendly telling of the Nativity for all ages, with favourite carols for everyone to join in with. Why not come dressed as your favourite character from the Nativity and join in our Christmas story?

Midnight Mass

This Tuesday 24 December at 11.30 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The first service of Christmas, as we welcome the Light of Christ.

Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day

This Wednesday 25 December at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Join us as we celebrate Christmas morning with a joyful service of music, prayers and readings.

The third Sunday of Advent

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Advent

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

Other services

Festival of Lessons and Carols
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 18 December at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday of Advent
Next Sunday 22 December at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Daily Prayer

There will be no Daily Prayer in the church after the morning of Christmas Eve. Daily Prayer will resume at the usual times of 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Tuesday 7 January. Daily Prayer from the Church of England can be accessed online at wkrk.uk/coe-daily-prayer.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Today at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The annual celebration of the Christmas story in words and music – a mix of new and traditional carols sung by the St Mary’s Church Choir, well-known favourites for everyone to sing, and Bible readings by members of the local community.

Join us afterwards for tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies in our Community Centre.

Whitkirk's Family Gathering

This Friday 20 December at 6.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our monthly chance to kick back and unwind at our Community Centre. The bar is open, and we’d love to invite you to come along, order a takeaway, bring some games… it’s up to you!

The Longest Night

This Saturday 21 December at 10.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Christmas is not always an easy time of year. For those who have lost a loved-one, have suffered illness, or have had a tough year for any reason, the longest night can feel very dark indeed. To acknowledge this we are making the church available from 6.00 pm until 7.00 pm on the evening of the longest night, 21 December, for anyone who would like to light a candle, leave the name of a loved-one or a prayer for themselves on a prayer tree, or take time to ‘just be’ amid the busyness of the season. Space and peace, light and soft music, but no words. Come at any time and stay as long as you like. Please tell anyone you know who might find this helpful.

Christmas Eve Crib Service

Tuesday 24 December at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A family-friendly telling of the Nativity for all ages, with favourite carols for everyone to join in with. Why not come dressed as your favourite character from the Nativity and join in our Christmas story?

The second Sunday of Advent

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Advent

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 11 December at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Advent
Next Sunday 15 December at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Festival of Lessons and Carols
Next Sunday 15 December at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Next Sunday 15 December at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The annual celebration of the Christmas story in words and music – a mix of new and traditional carols sung by the St Mary’s Church Choir, well-known favourites for everyone to sing, and Bible readings by members of the local community.

Join us afterwards for tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies in our Community Centre.

Christmas Eve Crib Service

Tuesday 24 December at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A family-friendly telling of the Nativity for all ages, with favourite carols for everyone to join in with. Why not come dressed as your favourite character from the Nativity and join in our Christmas story?

The first Sunday of Advent

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday of Advent

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

Other services

Advent Carol Service
Today at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 4 December at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 4 December at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Advent
Next Sunday 8 December at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 8 December at 4.00 pm

Advent Carol Service

Today at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

“Let there be light!”

You are warmly invited to join us for our Advent Carol Service. This is a service of music for Advent (both congregational hymns and pieces sung by the choir) and readings that take us from darkness into light as we prepare for the coming of Jesus.

This is in lieu of choral evensong on this date.

Church Cleaning

This Wednesday 4 December at 10.30 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Help us keep our Grade I listed church looking smart and tidy – if you can spare an hour on a Wednesday morning then why not come along and join our monthly clean? We’ll provide everything you need, from dusters to refreshments!

The Feast of Christ the King

Sung Eucharist for the Feast of Christ the King

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 27 November at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the first Sunday of Advent
Next Sunday 1 December at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Advent Carol Service
Next Sunday 1 December at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Christmas Fair

This Saturday 30 November at 11.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our Christmas fair is on 30 November from 11.00 am until 3.00 pm. Donations would be gratefully received of cakes for the cake stall and cafe, Christmas decorations, small selection boxes, toiletries, jewellery or chocolate for the chocolate tombola.

If anyone has a Christmas tree they no longer want, ours is looking past its best. Donations can be left on the stage in the Community Centre. Thank you!

Advent Carol Service

Next Sunday 1 December at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

“Let there be light!”

You are warmly invited to join us for our Advent Carol Service. This is a service of music for Advent (both congregational hymns and pieces sung by the choir) and readings that take us from darkness into light as we prepare for the coming of Jesus.

This is in lieu of choral evensong on this date.

Safeguarding Sunday

Sung Eucharist for Safeguarding Sunday

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 20 November at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the Feast of Christ the King
Next Sunday 24 November at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Real Advent Calendar

Throughout November, The Real Advent Calendar will be available to buy after Church. This is the only chocolate advent calendar which tells the Christmas Story, and is a great way to share the true meaning of Christmas with family and friends. We also have a selection of Advent Candles available too. If you’re interested, please speak to James Black.

Advent course: Women of the Nativity

Our Advent course will take place on Tuesday evenings (online) and Thursday afternoons and evenings (in person) during the weeks commencing 25 November, 2 December, 9 December and 16 December. Lists allocating participants to groups are available at the back of the church and in the Community Centre today. Members of our online congregation should already have received an email.

Christmas Fair

Saturday 30 November at 11.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our Christmas fair is on 30 November from 11.00 am until 3.00 pm. Donations would be gratefully received of cakes for the cake stall and cafe, Christmas decorations, small selection boxes, toiletries, jewellery or chocolate for the chocolate tombola.

If anyone has a Christmas tree they no longer want, ours is looking past its best. Donations can be left on the stage in the Community Centre. Thank you!

Advent Carol Service

Sunday 1 December at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

“Let there be light!”

You are warmly invited to join us for our Advent Carol Service. This is a service of music for Advent (both congregational hymns and pieces sung by the choir) and readings that take us from darkness into light as we prepare for the coming of Jesus.

This is in lieu of choral evensong on this date.

Remembrance Sunday

Sung Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday

Today at 9.30 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Other services

Messy Church
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 13 November at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for Safeguarding Sunday
Next Sunday 17 November at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Real Advent Calendar

Throughout November, The Real Advent Calendar will be available to buy after Church. This is the only chocolate advent calendar which tells the Christmas Story, and is a great way to share the true meaning of Christmas with family and friends. We also have a selection of Advent Candles available too. If you’re interested, please speak to James Black.

Posada at St Mary's

Would you like to be a part of Mary and Joseph’s journey around the parish during Advent this year?

If you would like to host Mary and Joseph see Heather Woodhead to sign up today either after the Act of Remembrance, or at this afternoon’s Messy Church.

Advent course: Women of the Nativity

Our Advent course will take place on Tuesday evenings (online) and Thursday afternoons and evenings (in person) during the weeks commencing 25 November, 2 December, 9 December and 16 December. Lists allocating participants to groups are available at the back of the church and in the Community Centre today. Members of our online congregation should already have received an email.

Christmas Fair

Saturday 30 November at 11.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our Christmas fair is on 30 November from 11.00 am until 3.00 pm. Donations would be gratefully received of cakes for the cake stall and cafe, Christmas decorations, small selection boxes, toiletries, jewellery or chocolate for the chocolate tombola.

If anyone has a Christmas tree they no longer want, ours is looking past its best. Donations can be left on the stage in the Community Centre. Thank you!

Advent Carol Service

Sunday 1 December at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

“Let there be light!”

You are warmly invited to join us for our Advent Carol Service. This is a service of music for Advent (both congregational hymns and pieces sung by the choir) and readings that take us from darkness into light as we prepare for the coming of Jesus.

This is in lieu of choral evensong on this date.