News and Notices

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week is over for 2022, but there is still time to donate towards St Mary’s target. Last year we raised £1,340 so this year we have set a goal of £1,500. Please give generously to this worthy cause.

Giving envelopes are available at the back of the church which you can return next week. You can also donate online through St Mary’s own Christian Aid e-Envelope at wkrk.uk/ca.

Cake Sale

Sunday 29 May 2022 at 11.00 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Help us raise funds for prizes for our Summer Fair raffle, by picking up some mouthwatering cakes to enjoy.

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Sunday 5 June 2022 at 12.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come join us and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a proper tea party in our Community Centre!

There’s food and fun for all the family, with the street party essentials of sandwiches, cakes, cream scones, jelly, ice cream and strawberries. We’ve got hot and cold drinks, and the bar’s open if you fancy something more celebratory.

A Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Sunday 5 June 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

Join us for a special service to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Faithbook: “Who is this man?”

Thursday 9 June 2022 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. We begin Faithbook this year with the question “who is this man?”

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week is over for 2022, but there is still time to donate towards St Mary’s target. Last year we raised £1,340 so this year we have set a goal of £1,500. Please give generously to this worthy cause.

Giving envelopes are available at the back of the church which you can return next week. You can also donate online through St Mary’s own Christian Aid e-Envelope at wkrk.uk/ca.

Annual Parish Meetings

Today at 11.30 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our annual parish meetings will be held at 11.30 am, after this morning’s service. These are an opportunity for those in the parish to have their say in how their Church is run, and include a summary of the year, reports from key people and a chance to ask questions, as well as the election of roles such as deanery synod representatives and members of the PCC.

Cake Sale

Next Sunday 29 May at 11.00 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Help us raise funds for prizes for our Summer Fair raffle, by picking up some mouthwatering cakes to enjoy.

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Sunday 5 June at 12.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come join us and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a proper tea party in our Community Centre!

There’s food and fun for all the family, with the street party essentials of sandwiches, cakes, cream scones, jelly, ice cream and strawberries. We’ve got hot and cold drinks, and the bar’s open if you fancy something more celebratory.

Faithbook: “Who is this man?”

Thursday 9 June at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. We begin Faithbook this year with the question “who is this man?”

Messy Church

Today at 4.00 pm
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

This Friday 13 May at 6.30 pm
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.

Annual Parish Meetings

Sunday 22 May at 11.30 am
Whitkirk Community Centre

Our annual parish meetings will be held at 11.30 am, after the morning service on Sunday 22 May. These are an opportunity for those in the parish to have their say in how their Church is run, and include a summary of the year, reports from key people and a chance to ask questions, as well as the election of roles such as deanery synod representatives and members of the PCC.

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week is here! Last year we raised £1,340 so this year we have set a target of £1,500. Please give generously to this worthy cause to help us to achieve this goal.

Giving envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please take one and return it with your donation next week. You can also donate online through St Mary’s own Christian Aid e-Envelope at wkrk.uk/ca.

Annual Parish Meetings

Next Sunday 22 May at 11.30 am
Whitkirk Community Centre

Our annual parish meetings will be held at 11.30 am, after the morning service on Sunday 22 May. These are an opportunity for those in the parish to have their say in how their Church is run, and include a summary of the year, reports from key people and a chance to ask questions, as well as the election of roles such as deanery synod representatives and members of the PCC.

Cake Sale

Sunday 29 May at 11.00 am
Whitkirk Community Centre

Help us raise funds for prizes for our Summer Fair raffle, by picking up some mouthwatering cakes to enjoy.

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Sunday 5 June at 12.30 pm
Whitkirk Community Centre

Come join us and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a proper tea party in our Community Centre!

There’s food and fun for all the family, with the street party essentials of sandwiches, cakes, cream scones, jelly, ice cream and strawberries. We’ve got hot and cold drinks, and the bar’s open if you fancy something more celebratory.

Messy Church

Next Sunday 8 May at 4.00 pm
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 May at 6.30 pm
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.

Messy Church

Sunday 8 May at 4.00 pm
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 May at 6.30 pm
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.

Revision of electoral roll

Revision of the parish electoral roll will take place between 23 April and 7 May. If you are not currently on the electoral roll and wish to be, see our Electoral Roll Officer Catherine Sirrell or one of our churchwardens for an application form. Alternatively, send an email to [email protected].

Become a research volunteer at Temple Newsam

Have you ever wanted to dig into the fashions, passions, and influences of those who lived at Temple Newsam House? The Leeds Museums & Galleries team are looking for a volunteer to work with their curators and uncover new stories. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, why not read more?

Holy Week and Easter at Whitkirk

Said Eucharists for Holy Week

This Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for Maundy Thursday
with the washing of feet and the Watch

This Thursday 14 April at 7.30 pm

Messy Church on Good Friday

This Friday 15 April at 10.00 am

The Liturgy of Good Friday

This Friday 15 April at 2.30 pm

The Stations of the Cross

This Friday 15 April at 7.30 pm

The Easter Vigil

Next Sunday 17 April at 6.00 am

Sung Eucharist for Easter Day

Next Sunday 17 April at 10.00 am

Revision of electoral roll

Revision of the parish electoral roll will take place between 23 April and 7 May. If you are not currently on the electoral roll and wish to be, see our Electoral Roll Officer Catherine Sirrell or one of our churchwardens for an application form. Alternatively, send an email to [email protected].

Stations of the Cross

From the earliest of days, followers of Jesus told the story of his passion, death and resurrection. In the 1500s, villages all over Europe started creating replicas of the way of the cross, with small shrines commemorating the places along the route in Jerusalem – a way to make this small part of a pilgrimage accessible without travelling to the Holy Land. Eventually, these shrines became the set of fourteen Stations we now know and which are placed in so many Churches in the world.

This Good Friday you’re invited to join us in person at 7.30 pm as we travel the Stations, or you can follow the journey yourself on our website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk/stations, either on your own or guided by our recordings.

Confirmation of Adam Kelly

We’re delighted to share the news that Adam will be confirmed by the Bishop of Leeds at Bradford Cathedral on Easter Eve at 7.00 pm. You are welcome to join in person or online – see their website for more details.

Become a research volunteer at Temple Newsam

Have you ever wanted to dig into the fashions, passions, and influences of those who lived at Temple Newsam House? The Leeds Museums & Galleries team are looking for a volunteer to work with their curators and uncover new stories. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, why not read more?