The Church of St Martin & St Hilary
Kirklevington
SERVICES
Sunday 16th August at 10am: Mattins at Worsall
Sunday 23rd August at 10am: Eucharist at Kirklevington
Sunday 30th at 10am: Eucharist at Kirklevington
Sunday 6th September at 10am: Pet Service at Kirklevington
Morning Prayer will resume again in early September.
Future Dates for Diary:
Sunday 6th September 10am: PET SERVICE at Kirklevington
Sunday 20th September 10am: HARVEST FESTIVAL at Worsall.
Saturday 3rd October 3:30pm: MESSY CHURCH
Sunday 4th October 10am: HARVEST FESTIVAL at Kirklevington
CHURCHES COFFEE MORNING Saturday 10th October 10am-12pm: in Kirklevington Village Hall
There will be a number of stalls, tombola, and the Hamper Raffle.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Friday 27th November 7pm: in Kirklevington church.
CHURCH CARPET:
The new Church nave carpet has now been fitted at Kirklevington. The PCC will discuss what happens to the old one (from the Coronation). We hope to be able to have new pew cushions shortly. We would be grateful for people to sponsor these! If interested please have a chat with Rev Kate.
Organ Recital
A huge thank you to those who came to support Harry’s organ recital. Over £500 was raised! Thank you for your generosity! Thank you also to all involved behind the scenes making the event the success it was!
The Rectory, Yarn Strawberry Tea:
Saturday 15th August at 3pm. Tickets £10 available from Fr Darren. This will include fruit scone, jam, clotted cream, bowl of strawberries & cream and as much tea as you can drink!
CONFIRMATION
Bishop Barry the Bishop of Whitby has agreed to confirm any candidates who come forward o Sunday 15th November at Kirklevingto church. We already have 5 youngsters but this is open to adults too For further information please contact Rev Kate or Fr Darren
Mount Grace Priory Pilgrimage:
Saturday 5th September 2026 after lunch at 1.30pm. The Older Messy church group are organising a pilgrimage afternoon to Mount Grace Priory. It will open to all to join in. Further details will be circulated shortly.
Love in a Box:
We will be once again supporting Children in Distress. The blessing of the boxes will take place on the 1st November at the Family Service at Kirklevington. Boxes will be available shortly. More details to follow.
Roses Walking Pilgrimage:
All are welcome to join the Roses Walking Pilgrimage from Middlesbrough to Blackburn, 15th to 30th August 2026. The route links the cathedrals of Middlesbrough, Ripon and Blackburn, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. We follow the lower Tees valley and Vale of York before crossing the Pennines and cutting through the Forest of Bowland, so expect some great scenery. There are rest days in Ripon and Skipton. The organisers are Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimages who have run an annual pilgrimage since 1975 in different parts of England and Wales. The pilgrims will be celebrating the Eucharist at Kirklevington on Monday 17th August at 9am and then walking to All Saints, Worsall for some prayerful reflection at 10.50am.
Afternoon Tea & A Lasting Legacy:
A free afternoon tea will be on offer at Yarm Parish Chiurch on Saturday 19th September from 2pm-4pm. Jan Grey from the Diocese will also be speaking about the importance of leaving a legacy and how legacies can postivley impact our churches. If you’d like to come along please book a place with David Local (07400-380152/localdavid23@gmail.com)
UMBRELLA RETURN AMNESTY
A number of umbrellas have been used on rainy days but not returned to Church to their owners!
PLEASE COULD THEY BE RETURNED ASAP. Many thanks
MONDAY MORNING GARDENING CLUB - As usual 10.00a.m.
ANNUAL MEETING
Thank you to all who attended the APCM
Our new PCC member are:
David Rock
David Haworth (also treasurer)
Rob Andrews
and
Diane Brown
Paul Brown
who are also Deanery Synod members.
Thanks were expressed to Mike Gallagher and Astrid Wood for their years of service on the PCC
Charities:
At its next meeting, the PCC will be deciding which charities to support this year. If you would like to suggest a charity, either local, national or International, please sign the sheet at the back of church or speak to Helen or Kate.
Rota Support - Kirklevington
We would be grateful for more people who could offer to be readers, lead prayers (training and support provided), serve refreshments and clean the Church.
Please see Rev. Kate or Church Warden Helen Wilson
Many thanks
MESSY CHURCH
THE NEXT MESSY CHURCH SESSION WILL BE HELD AT THE CHURCH ON SATURDAY, 3rd OCTOBER . MORE DETAILS TO COME.
To book a place please contact: revkatebrown@outlook.com
Parish Safeguarding Officer:
The New Electoral Roll is at the ack of both Churches together with the 2024 Financial Accounts
Contact Details:
PCC members:
After the recent APCM here is the list of members of the current PCC
Revd Darren Moore (Rector)
Revd Kate Brown (Assistant Curate)
Churchwarden: Helen Wilson (in the summer) with support from Karen Kilburn & Elsi Hampton
Please contact either Revd Darren Moore on 01642 781349 or Revd Kate Brown.
Treasurer: David Haworth
Secretary: Margaret Wright to take minutes.
Elected members:
Colin Brown (2022-25)
Gill Batchelor (2023-26)
Owen Evans (2024-27)
Elsi Hampton (2024-27)
Tony Hampton (2022 -25)
Karen Kilburn (2024-27)
Helen Wilson (2024-27
Corrine Bell (2025 - 2028)
David Rock
Diane Wood
Paul Wood
Robert Andrews
Deanery Synod Reps:
Diane Wood
Paul Wood
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Click links below to download Safeguarding policy
