News and Notices

The annual Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

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

Other services

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 20 September at 10.00 am

Faithbook

This Thursday 21 September at 7.30 pm
The Smeaton Room, St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

On Thursday nights in September we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian, who Jesus is and why following Him makes a difference.

Harvest Lunch

Sunday 1 October at 12.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Get ready for a delectable dining event as we invite you to our Harvest Lunch. With a menu of sausage and mash, roast vegetables and lashings of gravy followed by dessert with custard for only £7.50 per person, it’s a feast you won’t want to miss.

Grab your ticket in the Community Centre after Sunday services.

Our Patronal Festival

Sung Eucharist for the Patronal Festival

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

Other services

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House
Next Sunday 17 September at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

The Whitkirk lecture: Down the Aisles of History

This Friday 15 September at 7.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Temple Newsam to Seacroft, Manston to Austhorpe: a journey through time, connecting people and places along the way.

An illustrated lecture by Dorothy Schofield. Refreshments available from 7.00 pm, and after the talk.

Open Church

This Saturday 16 September at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

St Mary’s is open on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer – come and explore the historic building, or sit and enjoy the stillness of this holy place.

Patronal Festival: The Blessed Virgin Mary

Sung Eucharist for the Patronal Festival

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 13 September at 10.00 am

Faithbook

This Thursday 14 September at 7.30 pm
The Smeaton Room, St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

On Thursday nights in September we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian, who Jesus is and why following Him makes a difference.

The Whitkirk lecture: Down the Aisles of History

This Friday 15 September at 7.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Temple Newsam to Seacroft, Manston to Austhorpe: a journey through time, connecting people and places along the way.

An illustrated lecture by Dorothy Schofield. Refreshments available from 7.00 pm, and after the talk.

Open Church

This Saturday 16 September at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

St Mary’s is open on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer – come and explore the historic building, or sit and enjoy the stillness of this holy place.

The Annual Civic Service and Sung Eucharist at Temple Newsam House

Next Sunday 17 September at 10.00 am
Temple Newsam House

Sung Eucharist in the Long Gallery at Temple Newsam House to commemorate the anniversary of the acquisition, in 1922 of the Temple Newsam estate by the City of Leeds.

Refreshments available after the service. All are welcome.

Please note: As the Sung Eucharist this day is being celebrated at Temple Newsam House there will be no service at St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk.

The thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

Sung Eucharist for the thirteenth 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

Compline by Candlelight
This Wednesday 6 September at 8.30 pm

Police drop-in

Today at 11.00 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Drop in and say hello to our friendly local police team in the Community Centre after our morning service.

Faithbook

This Thursday 7 September at 7.30 pm
The Smeaton Room, St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

On Thursday nights in September we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian, who Jesus is and why following Him makes a difference.

Thank God It’s Friday

This Friday 8 September 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.

Heritage Open Day

Saturday 9 September from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm
Sunday 10 September from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

Come and explore the history of our ancient church building, the people who have stepped through its doors and shaped the area, and the items within it.

Sung Eucharist for the Patronal Festival

Next Sunday 10 September at 10.00 am
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

Our annual celebration of Mary, our patron saint.

The Whitkirk lecture: Down the Aisles of History

Friday 15 September at 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Temple Newsam to Seacroft, Manston to Austhorpe: a journey through time, connecting people and places along the way.

An illustrated lecture by Dorothy Schofield. Refreshments available from 7.00 pm, and after the talk.

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 30 August at 10.00 am

Help Wanted: St Mary's Harvest Lunch

We are looking for volunteers to help on Sunday 1 October to set-up, serve lunch and clear away.

If you are able to help in any way please contact Sue, Giles, Joan, Viv or Elaine, or Matthew if you’re unsure who these people are.

Open Church

This Saturday 2 September at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

St Mary’s is open on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer – come and explore the historic building, or sit and enjoy the stillness of this holy place.

Faithbook

Thursday 7 September at 7.30 pm
The Smeaton Room, St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

On Thursday nights in September we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian, who Jesus is and why following Him makes a difference.

Thank God It's Friday

Friday 8 September 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.

Heritage Open Day

Saturday 9 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come and explore the history of our ancient church building, the people who have stepped through its doors and shaped the area, and the items within it.

The Whitkirk lecture: Down the Aisles of History

Friday 15 September at 7.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Temple Newsam to Seacroft, Manston to Austhorpe: a journey through time, connecting people and places along the way.

An illustrated lecture by Dorothy Schofield. Refreshments available from 7.00 pm, and after the talk.

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 23 August at 10.00 am

Matthew's last service at Whitkirk and licensing at Wetherby

Matthew’s last service before he leaves to be the vicar at St James’ in Wetherby will be the 10.00 am Eucharist on Sunday 29 October, and his licensing at Wetherby will be on Thursday 30 November at 7.00 pm.

All are warmly invited to attend either or both services.

Help Wanted: St Mary's Harvest Lunch

We are looking for volunteers to help on Sunday 1 October to set-up, serve lunch and clear away.

If you are able to help in any way please contact Sue, Giles, Joan, Viv or Elaine, or Matthew if your unsure who these people are.

Open Church

This Saturday 26 August at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

St Mary’s is open on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer – come and explore the historic building, or sit and enjoy the stillness of this holy place.

Heritage Open Day

Saturday 9 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come and explore the history of our ancient church building, the people who have stepped through its doors and shaped the area, and the items within it.

The Whitkirk lecture: Down the Aisles of History

Friday 15 September at 7.30 pm
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Temple Newsam to Seacroft, Manston to Austhorpe: a journey through time, connecting people and places along the way.

An illustrated lecture by Dorothy Schofield. Refreshments available from 7.00 pm, and after the talk.

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 16 August at 10.00 am

Matthew's last service at Whitkirk and licensing at Wetherby

Matthew’s last service before he leaves to be the vicar at St James’ in Wetherby will be the 10.00 am Eucharist on Sunday 29 October, and his licensing at Wetherby will be on Thursday 30 November at 7.00 pm.

All are warmly invited to attend either or both services.

Police drop-in

Today at 11.00 am
St Mary's Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Drop in and say hello to our friendly local police team in the Community Centre after our morning service.

Open Church

This Saturday 19 August at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

St Mary’s is open on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer – come and explore the historic building, or sit and enjoy the stillness of this holy place.

Heritage Open Day

Saturday 9 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

Come and explore the history of our ancient church building, the people who have stepped through its doors and shaped the area, and the items within it.

The Transfiguration

Sung Eucharist for The Transfiguration

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 9 August at 10.00 am

Open Church

This Saturday 12 August at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

St Mary’s is open on Saturday afternoons throughout the summer – come and explore the historic building, or sit and enjoy the stillness of this holy place.