Dear friends,This is a ‘Round Robin’ reminder to confirm that our next joint meeting will be in one week, on Monday 7th July, 5:30 to 7.30 pm. We will be meeting at Goathland Village Hall and you can tap/click here for a copy of the Agenda.There will be PCC meetings before and after the joint meeting. If you’re not part of one of our four PCCs and would like to get involved please reply to this email and I’ll be in touch with you to discuss.The notes from our last joint meeting on 28th April can be viewed if you tap/click here.For those of you on our Advisory Council, please note that our next meeting will be at The Vicarage at 4 - 5:30 pm on Wednesday 6th August. We are not having a meeting on Wednesday this week. Our Advisory Council is tracking and progressing the specific actions we have developed over the last few joint meetings.For the meeting on 7th July, please advise any special dietary requirements. The buffet will include gluten free options. If you’re coming, are not part of a PCC, and you would like some food please let me know ASAP. Liz Druce is catering for us again, so I very much look forward to sharing tea with you, especially Liz’s cakes!As noted on the agenda, ahead of the meeting:please could you visit one of our church buildings or grounds (not necessarily your own). Bring along your reflections to share by answering these questions:What felt especially welcoming or inviting?What did you see that needs improving?If I don't see you on or before 7th July, this message comes with love and blessings, and the hope that we will catch up soon. Do drop me a reply back if there’s anything you think I can help you with.With all good wishes,Anthony---The Reverend Anthony Bennett---Interim MinisterMiddle ESK Moor | Whitby Deanery | York Diocesesubscribe to our email newsletters---email: anthony@middleeskmoor.uklandline: 01947899843mobile: 07484735284middleESKmoor.ukEnriching, Sharing, Knowing
Join us this Sunday across Middle Esk MoorThis is a quick Round Robin reminder for our services on Sunday 29 June 2025, as we celebrate the Festival of Peter and Paul and come together for our Fifth Sunday Celebrations – a special opportunity to gather across parish boundaries in shared worship and fellowship.Whether you're planning to come along, thinking about it, attending elsewhere, or praying from home, please know that you are warmly part of our shared journey in faith.Here’s what’s happening tomorrow in our church communities:9.00 am – Holy Communion at St James’, LealholmA peaceful and reflective service with hymns, readings, and a sermon continuing our Nicene Creed reflections – this week exploring the phrase “in one God.” We’ll give thanks for the witness of Peter and Paul and the unity we’re called in to.Tap/click here for further details3.00 pm – Evensong (BCP) at St Hilda’s, EgtonA traditional service of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, with psalms, canticles, scripture, and much-loved rhythm and space. A beautiful way to close our Fifth Sunday Celebration – and a chance to draw strength from the language and tradition of centuries past.Tap/click here for further detailsLooking ahead to Wednesday 2 JulyUnfortunately, both Bible Space and Deanery Evening Prayer have been cancelled this week, as I’ll be attending my last Germinate Leadership residential, which now runs into Wednesday evening. It was originally scheduled to finish at lunchtime, so I would have been back in time. Apologies for the change of plan. Bible Space will start on Wednesday 16th July, 6.30 to 8.30 pm at The Vicarage.Wherever you are this weekend, may you know the peace of Christ and the companionship of our churches across Middle Esk Moor. We’d love to see you if you’re able to join us.With all good wishes,Reverend Anthony
Join us this Sunday across Middle ESK MoorThis is a quick Round Robin reminder to confirm what’s happening across our church communities on Sunday 22nd June. Jackie Newton will be leading tomorrow’s services and looking at the words "We Believe" from the Nicene Creed, which is 1700 years old this year. Whether you're planning to join us, thinking about it, attending another church, or praying from home, you are very much part of our shared journey together.9.00 am – Morning Prayer at St James’ Church, LealholmTap/click here for further details10.45 am – Holy Communion by Extension at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontTap/click here for further details6.30 pm – Taizé, St Thomas' Church, GlaisdaleTap/click here for further detailsAnd throughout the day…7.00 am to 7.00 pm – Egton Cliff ChallengeThe Egton Cliff Challenge is tomorrow - If you’re passing through Egton please cheer the Egton Cliff Challengers on. They are raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and they have a JustGiving page at this link, which also includes more details on the event. Please support them if you can.I won’t be with you tomorrow. I’m taking another day off to visit my mum over in Blackpool. Thanks for all the prayers, which are much appreciated and valued by myself and our family. I’m so grateful to Jackie for covering our services while I’m away.With every blessing,Reverend Anthony
