News and Notices

The twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the twelfth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 21 August at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 25 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Open Church

This Saturday 24 August 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.

Heritage Open Day

Saturday 7 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Delve into centuries of history at St Mary’s in this year’s Heritage Open Day – explore the people, the place and the passions which have helped shape Whitkirk.

Institution and Induction of the Reverend Dr Claire Honess as Vicar of St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Sunday 8 September at 5.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

You are warmly invited by the Churchwardens and members of the PCC to the Institution and Induction of the Rev’d Dr Claire Honess as Vicar of St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk by the Right Reverend Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall.

The service will take place on Sunday 8 September at 5.00 pm. Following the service there will be refreshments in the Community Centre.

The eleventh Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 14 August at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 18 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Open Church

This Saturday 17 August 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.

The tenth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the tenth Sunday after Trinity

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 August at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 7 August at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 11 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 11 August at 4.00 pm

Church Cleaning

This Wednesday 7 August 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

This Saturday 10 August 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.

The ninth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the ninth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 31 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the tenth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 4 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Choral Evensong
Next Sunday 4 August at 6.00 pm · 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

Open Church

This Saturday 3 August 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: Giles Taylor

This Saturday 3 August at 2.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The last in this year’s season of Open Church concerts, featuring Giles Taylor on the organ. Free admission, all are welcome.

The eighth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the eighth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 24 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the ninth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 28 July 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

Open Church

This Saturday 27 July 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.

The seventh Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday after Trinity

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 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the eighth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 21 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Holy Baptism
Next Sunday 21 July at 12.00 pm

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

Open Church

This Saturday 20 July 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.

The sixth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday after Trinity

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 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 14 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Messy Church
Next Sunday 14 July at 4.00 pm

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

Open Church

This Saturday 13 July 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.

The fifth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the fifth Sunday after Trinity

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 3 July at 10.00 am

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 3 July at 8.30 pm

Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 7 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Choral Evensong
Next Sunday 7 July at 6.00 pm · 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

Church Cleaning

This Wednesday 3 July 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!

Summer Social

This Saturday 6 July at 11.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our annual Summer Social returns! Browse the stalls, have a go at games for all the family, relax with a cuppa and slice of cake, and then join us in the church for a concert from the Smeaton String Quartet!

'Open Church' Concert: Smeaton String Quartet

This Saturday 6 July at 2.15 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

The Smeaton String Quartet continue our season of musical concerts. Free admission, all are welcome.