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.
From the Rector
It is a pleasure to introduce myself as the new Rector of the Garrowby Benefice. My name is Michael Burley and I was licensed as Rector at the end of February.
Before coming to Bishop Wilton, I was retired and living in Hunmanby near Filey. Prior to that, I spent 10 years working as a banker, followed by 38 years serving as a Parish Priest in various places including Scarborough, East Hull, Burley in Wharfedale (near Ilkley), and most recently as the Vicar of Staines, close to London. I was happily retired when, quite unexpectedly, I met someone who mentioned the role here. After a lot of prayer and reflection, I decided to apply, and now I am excited to spend the coming years ministering in this beautiful part of the country.
My interests include opera and playing music and although I once enjoyed skiing and tennis, my knees are now protesting!
I am married to Liz, who works at York Hospital, and have six children in various parts of the world.
Someone commented on my new role, saying, “you have passed your apprenticeship, now the real work begins!”. I intend to be as visible as possible within the community and simply ask that, if you see me, please take a moment to introduce yourself. I am genuinely looking forward to meeting and getting to know as many people as possible. If you need anything do get in touch.
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The Rector
Revd Michael Burley: 07415 054353
email rector@garrowbychurches.com
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
We are entering into Holy Week and Easter when we will remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. At the heart of Christianity is forgiveness which is offered to everyone through the death of Jesus on the Cross.
Imagine that you are invited to a cinema with all your family and your friends and the film to be shown is called
“This is Your Life”.
The film is your life story but it will only contain all the shocking words you have ever spoken and every one of the horrible things you have ever done.
A highlight will be that all your most awful thoughts about other people will be included!
The film will end with a grand finale – You will see the consequences of your actions on other people.
Will you be happy for the film to be shown?
What certificate would the film have?
Will you be happy to let the start button be played?
The only person whose film could have been shown unedited to any audience was crucified on Good Friday. As Jesus died on the cross, He continuously cried out the words “Father forgive.”
In a way we can never understand or explain sufficiently as the Good Friday Hymn says “He died that we might be forgiven he died to make us good”.
A Christian can have the button pressed on the film and let it be played. Because of Jesus our sins are forgiven and forgotten. All the bad bits are wiped from the film, it is blank!
In your local churches over Holy Week, we will be telling the story of Jesus and hearing about his immense love! Come and join us- We look forward to seeing you.
Rev. Michael Burley
St Edith’s, Bishop Wilton
Our annual spring clean will be from 10am-12pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May.
If you have some spare time, please come along to lend a hand. It’s an enjoyable community event and a great way to meet new people. We will supply materials and equipment if you provide the elbow-grease. Refreshments will also be available.
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St Mary’s Skirpenbeck
A spring time greeting from St Mary’s in Skirpenbeck, the daffodils are all coming up nicely. But don’t worry, we are still using the heaters at church! In February we welcomed Michael Burley, our new rector, to the Benefice and were very honoured to host his first service in Skirpenbeck. On Mother’s Day we also had a lovely Benefice service with Daffodil Oscars presented to the ladies in the congregation. Our next service is Easter Sunday at 10am. In the afternoon there will be an Easter Trail through the village, with tea, cakes, a tombola and more at the church. This is always a fun event for adults and children, so would be lovely to see you there. Sunday 5th April, 2-4pm.
We are continuing to host regular Social Pub nights at the church. The next one will be Friday 24th April, all are welcome from 6pm. At the end of May we are planning a hog roast on the Saturday of the bank holiday weekend, look out for posters nearer the time.
Please contact me with any questions about the church or upcoming events. Sarah Braun. Click here to email me.
