News and Notices

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.

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 2 August at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the ninth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 6 August at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Choral Evensong
Next Sunday 6 August at 6.00 pm · Watch the service · View the order of service

Open Church

This Saturday 5 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.

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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 26 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the eighth Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 30 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

This Wednesday 26 July to Saturday 29 July
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Packed with unforgettable music and a riot of colour, Whitkirk Arts Guild bring this family favourite musical to the stage right here in Whitkirk. Grab your tickets now at whitkirkartsguild.com/joseph!

Open Church

This Saturday 29 July 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 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

Said Eucharist
This Wednesday 19 July at 10.00 am

Sung Eucharist for the seventh Sunday after Trinity
Next Sunday 23 July at 10.00 am · Watch the service · View the order of service

Choral Evensong at Ripon Cathedral

Today at 3.30 pm
Ripon Cathedral

The ‘Heritage Singers and Combined Choirs’ will be singing Choral Evensong at Ripon Cathedral. The choral music will include a setting of the ‘Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis’ by Herbert Brewer and a choir anthem – ‘Above all Praise and all Majesty’ – composed by Felix Mendelssohn. Several choristers of St Mary’s Whitkirk will be singing as part of this combined choir.

Pints of View

This Thursday 20 July 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.

Open Church

This Saturday 22 July 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.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Wednesday 26 July to Saturday 29 July
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Packed with unforgettable music and a riot of colour, Whitkirk Arts Guild bring this family favourite musical to the stage right here in Whitkirk. Grab your tickets now at whitkirkartsguild.com/joseph!