News and Notices

Pentecost

Sung Eucharist for Pentecost

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 22 May at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for Trinity Sunday
Next Sunday 26 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
we give you thanks and praise
that your call to this ministry has been answered.
Holy Spirit, encourage and inspire Claire
as she prepares to serve you in this parish;
open our arms and our hearts
that she might find a warm welcome;
and guide us all to nurture each other
as we journey together with Christ.
Amen

The next Vicar of Whitkirk

St Mary’s Church is delighted to share the news that the next Vicar of Whitkirk will be the Revd Dr Claire Honess.

Claire joins us from the Benefice of Barnoldswick with Bracewell, where she has been Assistant Curate since 2021. Before her ordination she was Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Leeds. She will be moving to Whitkirk with her husband over the summer, and a date for her induction and collation will be announced in due course.

We’d like to offer our thanks to those who applied for the position, as well as to our congregation, our patron the Society for the Maintenance of the Faith, the Diocese of Leeds, and all who have offered their prayers, support and guidance through this time of vacancy.

Open Church

This Saturday 25 May at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Our doors are open and all are welcome to come and visit St Mary’s. Whether you want to explore our ancient architecture, just pop in and have a look around or sit and enjoy this holy space, we’d love to see you.

'Open Church' Concert: Heather and Alison

Saturday 1 June at 2.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Our ‘Open Church’ concert series continues as Heather and Alison bring us a mixture of folk music and original compositions with vocals, guitar, and flute.

Free admission, all are welcome.

Choral Evensong in Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the Birth of John Smeaton

Saturday 8 June at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A special Choral Evensong (replacing our usual one on 2 June) as we commemorate 300 years since the birth of the “Father of Civil Engineering”, John Smeaton, who lived and is buried in the parish of Whitkirk.

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

Messy Church
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 15 May at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for Pentecost
Next Sunday 19 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.

Revision of Electoral Roll

The Parish Electoral Roll at St Mary’s is due to be revised, beginning on Sunday 5 May, and ending on Monday 20 May 2024.

After the revision, a copy of the Roll will be published on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll for at least 14 days, and a copy of the Roll will be available for inspection on a reasonable request being made to the PCC.

Application Forms for enrolment and more information can be found on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll, or via the Church’s Electoral Roll Officer.

Christian Aid Week: 12-18 May 2024

Please help us in supporting the incredible work that Christian Aid undertakes around the world to improve the lives of those most in need.

Last year, our paper envelope donations and online donations came to just over £1,300. It would be tremendous if we could beat that figure this year.

Paper envelopes will be available in the church from the 12th May. If you would like to take envelopes for friends or family please do so and return them to church the following week.

Alternatively, you can donate online. We have set up our own St Mary’s Christian Aid giving page where donations can be made online at wkrk.uk/ca. This page will remain active up to the 31st May.

Open Church

This Saturday 18 May at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Our doors are open and all are welcome to come and visit St Mary’s. Whether you want to explore our ancient architecture, just pop in and have a look around or sit and enjoy this holy space, we’d love to see you.

Open Church Teddy Bear Trail

This Saturday 18 May at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

A group of teddy bears have decided to move in to St Mary’s, and we need your help to find them all! Discover some of the roles behind every Sunday at Whitkirk as you check off each one of our friendly bears in this teddy trail for all ages.

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

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 8 May at 10.00 am

Ascension Day
This Thursday 9 May at 7.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 12 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 12 May at 4.00 pm

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.

Revision of Electoral Roll

The Parish Electoral Roll at St Mary’s is due to be revised, beginning on Sunday 5 May, and ending on Monday 20 May 2024. After the revision, a copy of the Roll will be published on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll for at least 14 days, and a copy of the Roll will be available for inspection on a reasonable request being made to the PCC. Application Forms for enrolment and more information can be found on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll, or via the Church’s Electoral Roll Officer.

Whitkirk's Family Gathering

This Friday 10 May at 6.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

This month Whitkirk Arts Guild are bringing family games night to the Family Gathering. Come along and join in, or just sit back with a drink and have a chat.

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

Memorial service
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 1 May at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 5 May at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.

Revision of Electoral Roll

The Parish Electoral Roll at St Mary’s is due to be revised, beginning on Sunday 5 May, and ending on Monday 20 May 2024. After the revision, a copy of the Roll will be published on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll for at least 14 days, and a copy of the Roll will be available for inspection on a reasonable request being made to the PCC. Application Forms for enrolment and more information can be found on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll, or via the Church’s Electoral Roll Officer.

Church Cleaning

This Wednesday 1 May 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!

'Open Church' Concert

This Saturday 4 May at 2.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The first in our series of music concerts taking place over the coming months, featuring Aaran Fleet on the organ. Free admission. Retiring collection.

Whitkirk's Family Gathering

Friday 10 May at 6.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

This month Whitkirk Arts Guild are bringing family games night to the Family Gathering. Come along and join in, or just sit back with a drink and have a chat.

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 24 April at 10.00 am

Company of Servers – Festival Eucharist
This Saturday 27 April at 12.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the fifth Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 28 April at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Memorial service
Next Sunday 28 April at 4.00 pm

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.

Revision of Electoral Roll

The Parish Electoral Roll at St Mary’s is due to be revised, beginning on Sunday 5 May, and ending on Monday 20 May 2024. After the revision, a copy of the Roll will be published on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll for at least 14 days, and a copy of the Roll will be available for inspection on a reasonable request being made to the PCC. Application Forms for enrolment and more information can be found on the Church website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/electoral-roll, or via the Church’s Electoral Roll Officer.

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

Messy Church
Today at 4.00 pm

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 17 April at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the fourth Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 21 April at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.

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

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 10 April at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the third Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 14 April at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 14 April at 4.00 pm

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.

Whitkirk's Family Gathering

This Friday 12 April at 6.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join us for an evening with no plans. Grab a drink at the bar, order a takeaway, bring a board game, run around or just sit and chat – it’s up to you!

Easter Sunday

Sung Eucharist for Easter Sunday

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

Other services

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 3 April at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 3 April at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the second Sunday of Easter
Next Sunday 7 April at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

A prayer for vacancy

Heavenly Father, Good Shepherd of all,
during this time of vacancy at St Mary’s we ask that you
comfort those who worry,
strengthen those who carry the weight of responsibility,
support and guide the PCC,
inspire a priest with your calling to this ministry,
and stay near us as we continue to worship you
together in this place.
Amen.