The service paints many vivid pictures of what happens on the Christian way.
If you are engaged to be married and looking for a church to be married in, then congratulations! A wedding is one of life's great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy.
If someone you know and love has died, a funeral led by a Church of England minister can be held in church, in a churchyard, by a graveside, or at a crematorium. The minister will be there to support you every step of the way.
We are in Vacancy no more
You will be pleased to hear that the Reverend Michael Burley has accepted the offer to become Rector of Garrowby Hill, in the Diocese of York.
Bishop Flora says of Michael’s appointment: ‘I am delighted that, after a period of prayerful discernment with the parish and the diocese, Michael has responded to God’s call to stipendiary ministry in the Diocese of York, and to the appointment as Rector of Garrowby Hill. I am looking forward to welcoming Michael to the Benefice, and to working with him and with the churches as they continue to develop in faith, life and witness.
We are so grateful for the support of the clergy and lay readers during our vacancy who have and are leading our services with such thought and care. Everyone is welcome to come to Sunday services; you don’t need to be a regular churchgoer and it’s fine if you would just like to experience an hour or so of peace in one of our beautiful churches.
It's worth keeping an eye on the website in case of any last-minute changes during the vacancy.
Garrowby Churches YouTube channel
There are no new broadcast services being produced at present.
However you can access past broadcast services by the link on broadcast-services menu item of this website or by going straight to the Garrowby Churches YouTube channel where you can link to a service or subscribe to the channel.
If you subscribe you will be advised of updates when they become available. https://www.youtube.com/@Garrowby
Follow us on Instagram @garrowbybenefice
Until the Revd Michael Burley can take up post if anyone needs to arrange a baptism, wedding or funeral please contact your churchwardens in the first instance.
Bishop Wilton
Jan Danby: 07955 535237; email jan@garrowbychurches.com
Susan Frost: 07908 826010; email susan@garrowbychurches.com
Bugthorpe
Verity Jarry: 07845 265953; email verity@garrowbychurches.com
Full Sutton
Adam Finlay: 07793 651403; email adam@garrowbychurches.com
Kirby Underdale
Lisa Cardy: 07724 068239; email llisa@garrowbychurches.com
Skirpenbeck
Sarah Braun: 07753 659542; email sarah@garrowbychurches.com
St Mary’s Skirpenbeck
A coffee Morning was held in church in November and it was lovely to see so many people come to enjoy meeting up with a coffee and slice of cake. We are hoping that this will become a regular event in the village. Thank you to all who came.
Our Nativity service will be held on 21st December at 2pm. There will be refreshments after the service with a small gift for all the children. The children will perform a small play with festive music, so come dressed up!!Everyone is most welcome.
Garrowby Singers
Our Christmas concert is on 20th December at 7pm in St Edith’s. Please come along and support the choir and our Benefice. Tickets remain at £5 so a very cheap night out!! Refreshments will be available for a donation as well as a bottle raffle.
The choir have also been invited to sing at Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Wednesday 17th December as part of their Christmas fundraiser.
Baptisms
26th October ... St Edith’s, Bishop Wilton ... Ben, Henley and Mia Young
Welcome to the Lord’s Family
Funerals
7th October ...
St Mary’s, Skirpenbeck,
Interment of AshesSuzanne ... Wendy Keam
12th October ... St Mary’s, Full Sutton ... Maureen Marian Bielby
20th November ... St Edith’s, Bishop Wilton ... Ethel Rainbow
May they rest in peace and rise in glory
