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.
Our new Rector
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new half-time rector, the Revd Michael Burley. He will be licensed by the Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, at a service in St Edith's church on Tuesday 24th February at 7.30pm, followed by drinks and nibbles in the church. The service is open to all and we'd like to have a full house to welcome him to the benefice.
Revd Michael and his wife Liz will be moving into the rectory. We hope they will soon settle in and have a very happy time in their new home and community. We wish Revd Michael all success in his ministry here.
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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 lisa@garrowbychurches.com
Skirpenbeck
Sarah Braun: 07753 659542
email sarah@garrowbychurches.com
St Edith’s Bishop Wilton
Thanks so much to everyone who has supported us over the last year. Keeping the church insured, safe, and as a living place of worship costs around £60 a day, so we really appreciate all the financial support we receive, from our regular givers and those of you who donate through www.easyfundraising.org.uk
Thank you, Bishop Wilton Community Shop, for your fifth anniversary donation and for continuing to sell our books and cards; and Bishop Wilton Community Benefit Fund for covering the cost of servicing the lightning conductor.
Thanks to all those who helped with the Christmas Bazaar, which raised £2,171.15 and the Christmas hampers, which brought in £640 – two brilliant results made possible by you.
We must particularly thank Sue Milner for organising two music evenings in aid of St Edith’s. Featuring the Steve Cassidy band and the Bounty Hunters, the evening in March raised £888 while the December event achieved the sum of £1,171.58.
Lastly, a massive thank you to our many volunteers who generously give their time and talents. The list is long - those who open and close the church, the clock keeper, the cleaners and flower arrangers, and those who care for the churchyard. Comments in the visitors book make it clear that all our efforts are appreciated. Many mention how well-cared for the church is and one of the most common remarks is ‘thank you for being open.’
There is always room for more volunteers so if you'd like to help in any way please contact the church wardens – you will be made very welcome.
St Mary’s Skirpenbeck
A very Happy New Year to you all from St Mary’s in Skirpenbeck. And thank you to Penny for all her hard work as church warden, as I start my first year in the role. We had a joyful December with a Village Social Event where we welcomed Philly’s Pizzas for a fun evening of food, drink and socialising. Many thanks to all who attended for making the evening such a lovely occasion. I would also like to thank the children in the village for their excellent participation in our nativity service on the 21st December. A special mention to Charlie Wingrove for his fantastic cello performance, and a very big well done to the entire nativity cast!
In February we look forward to welcoming our new minister to the parish.
Please contact me with any questions about the church or upcoming events.
Sarah Braun Sarahbraun127@gmail.com
Garrowby Singers
Many thanks to all those who came to support our Christmas concert held in St Edith’s. We raised an amazing £750 which will go towards the running of the Benefice. Our Summer concert will again be raising funds for St Leonard’s Hospice.
We are looking for new members if you would like to join your local choir. We rehearse 7pm on Wednesday evenings at Bugthorpe Primary school. No musical knowledge required and no auditions! Just a love of singing! Come along and have some fun with our lovely group. If you need further information, please contact Penny on 07771623639.
We are singing on the following dates over the next couple of months.
1st Feb. Candlemas 10.30 St Edith’s
24th Feb. 7.30pm St Edith’s
3rd March 7pm York Choir Festival Joseph Rowntree theatre.
Funerals
12th January ... St Edith's, Bishop Wilton ... Stewart Berry
May he rest in peace and rise in glory
