News and Notices

The third Sunday of Epiphany

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Epiphany

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 25 January at 10.00 am

Pints of View

Thursday 26 January 2023 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

Come and join us in the pub as we chat about how Christianity relates to the rest of our lives. From events in the news to how prayer can help us grow, exploring the deeper meaning of the Eucharist to unpacking just what happens when we celebrate Christmas. Every meeting is open to anyone, no matter if you’ve come before or you’re totally new.

"Smeaton of Austhorpe"

Friday 27 January 2023 at 2.00 pm
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall

An illustrated talk on John Smeaton, famed civil engineer, who lived and died in the parish of Whitkirk and who is buried behind the altar at St Mary’s.

Presented by the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society. Admission £2, all are welcome.

Candlemas: Make a Lantern

Sunday 29 January 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Get ready for our Candlemas procession by coming along to our Community Centre and making your own lantern. We’ve got everything you need, and it won’t cost you a penny.

Candlemas Lantern Walk

Thursday 2 February 2023 at 6.30 pm
Whitkirk Primary School

Join this joyful, candlelit procession as we make our way from Whitkirk Primary School across the fields of Temple Newsam to St Mary’s Church, accompanied by the Gawthorpe Brass Band. After our Candlemas service, head to our Community Centre for hot food and a warm drink, all on us.

The second Sunday of Epiphany

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Epiphany

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 18 January at 10.00 am

Pints of View

Thursday 19 January 2023 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

Come and join us in the pub as we chat about how Christianity relates to the rest of our lives. From events in the news to how prayer can help us grow, exploring the deeper meaning of the Eucharist to unpacking just what happens when we celebrate Christmas. Every meeting is open to anyone, no matter if you’ve come before or you’re totally new.

Candlemas: Make a Lantern

Sunday 29 January 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Get ready for our Candlemas procession by coming along to our Community Centre and making your own lantern. We’ve got everything you need, and it won’t cost you a penny.

Candlemas Lantern Walk

Thursday 2 February 2023 at 6.30 pm
Whitkirk Primary School

Join this joyful, candlelit procession as we make our way from Whitkirk Primary School across the fields of Temple Newsam to St Mary’s Church, accompanied by the Gawthorpe Brass Band. After our Candlemas service, head to our Community Centre for hot food and a warm drink, all on us.

The Baptism of Christ

Sung Eucharist for the Baptism of Christ

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

Other services

Messy Church
Today at 4.00 pm

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 11 January at 10.00 am

Messy Church

Sunday 8 January 2023 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Thank God It's Friday

Friday 13 January 2023 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Unwind at the end of the week with us – drop in to grab a drink, play some games, order a takeaway, or even just to chat.

The second Sunday of Christmas

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Christmas

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 4 January at 10.00 am

Said Eucharist for The Epiphany
This Friday 6 January at 10.00 am

Said Eucharist for The Epiphany

Friday 6 January 2023 at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A Said Eucharist (with hymns) to celebrate the Visit of the Magi to the Christ Child.

Following the service, there will be coffee and refreshments. All are welcome.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day Eucharist with Carols

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 28 December at 10.00 am

Christmas Day Eucharist with Carols

Sunday 25 December 2022 at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come celebrate Christmas morning with us through readings, prayers, communion and song. Everyone of any age is welcome either in person in the church, or online from wherever you may be.

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

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 21 December at 10.00 am

Family Crib Service
This Saturday 24 December at 5.00 pm

Midnight Eucharist with Carols
This Saturday 24 December at 11.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

An update from St Richard's Foodbank

Last week the food bank at St Richard’s fed a record 250 families in a single day. As the cold snap continues and people are under ever-increasing pressure, they are relying on the generous donations of people like you to prevent families from going hungry this Christmas. In particular, they have an urgent need for dried or tinned potatoes and long-life milk, but all donations of foodstuffs and toiletries are gratefully received.

You can drop off any donations in the box at St Mary’s and we’ll make sure they get there, or you can make a monetary donation online at wkrk.uk/dfb.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Sunday 18 December 2022 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The traditional celebration of the Christmas story in words and music. Join our choir as they sing arrangements of new and traditional carols, and join in with well-known favourites, all interspersed with readings from the Bible by members of the local community.

There are refreshments in the Community Centre after the service – tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies.

Family Crib Service

Saturday 24 December 2022 at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come and join us as we celebrate the Baby Jesus in the manger on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to our annual crib service with loads of familiar carols – an excellent way for children and families to get together and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

You are also warmly invited to dress as your favourite characters in the Christmas story – why not come as an angel, Mary, Joseph, a sheep, or even an innkeeper?

Midnight Eucharist with Carols

Saturday 24 December 2022 at 11.30 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Stay up late to celebrate the arrival of Christmas Day at midnight. The first service of Christmas is always a joyful occasion, and everyone is invited to join us either in person in the church or online from wherever you may be.

Christmas Day Eucharist with Carols

Sunday 25 December 2022 at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come celebrate Christmas morning with us through readings, prayers, communion and song. Everyone of any age is welcome either in person in the church, or online from wherever you may be.

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

Messy Church Christingle Service
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 14 December at 10.00 am

Messy Church Christingle Service

Sunday 11 December 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Thank God It's Friday

Friday 16 December 2022 at 6.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Unwind at the end of the week with us – drop in to grab a drink, play some games, order a takeaway, or even just to chat.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Sunday 18 December 2022 at 6.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The traditional celebration of the Christmas story in words and music. Join our choir as they sing arrangements of new and traditional carols, and join in with well-known favourites, all interspersed with readings from the Bible by members of the local community.

There are refreshments in the Community Centre after the service – tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies.

Family Crib Service

Saturday 24 December 2022 at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come and join us as we celebrate the Baby Jesus in the manger on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to our annual crib service with loads of familiar carols – an excellent way for children and families to get together and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

You are also warmly invited to dress as your favourite characters in the Christmas story – why not come as an angel, Mary, Joseph, a sheep, or even an innkeeper?

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

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 7 December at 10.00 am

Sung Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 7 December at 8.30 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Pints of View

Thursday 8 December 2022 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

Come and join us in the pub as we chat about how Christianity relates to the rest of our lives. From events in the news to how prayer can help us grow, exploring the deeper meaning of the Eucharist to unpacking just what happens when we celebrate Christmas. Every meeting is open to anyone, no matter if you’ve come before or you’re totally new.

Messy Church Christingle Service

Sunday 11 December 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Sunday 18 December 2022 at 6.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

The traditional celebration of the Christmas story in words and music. Join our choir as they sing arrangements of new and traditional carols, and join in with well-known favourites, all interspersed with readings from the Bible by members of the local community.

There are refreshments in the Community Centre after the service – tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies.

Family Crib Service

Saturday 24 December 2022 at 5.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

Come and join us as we celebrate the Baby Jesus in the manger on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to our annual crib service with loads of familiar carols – an excellent way for children and families to get together and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

You are also warmly invited to dress as your favourite characters in the Christmas story – why not come as an angel, Mary, Joseph, a sheep, or even an innkeeper?