Garforth: St Mary the Virgin, Garforth
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St Mary's is a friendly and welcoming Church, the present building was consecrated in 1845, it is built in the Early Gothic style. It has a tower and spire that are visible for miles around. There is some excellent stained glass and the Garforth War Memorial is situated on the North Wall.
The Parish Centre, which is adjacent and joined to the Church by a glassed-in walkway was opened in 1997. This is a community facility which has all the requisite facilities for meetings and events and has accessible toilet facilities.
The Parish Centre, which is adjacent and joined to the Church by a glassed-in walkway was opened in 1997. This is a community facility which has all the requisite facilities for meetings and events and has accessible toilet facilities.
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- Regular Services
Sunday
Communion
Said Communion service
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Said Communion service
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Communion
This is usually a sung service with Choir and Congregation joining in.
Sunday school in termtime only. every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
This is usually a sung service with Choir and Congregation joining in.
Sunday school in termtime only. every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
A short act of worship
Every Tuesday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
A short act of worship
Every Tuesday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
Yoga Class
This is held in the Parish Centre
Not during Holy or Easter weeks every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
This is held in the Parish Centre
Not during Holy or Easter weeks every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Mothers' Union
A varied programme of meetings takes place in the Parish Centre
Every first Tuesday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
A varied programme of meetings takes place in the Parish Centre
Every first Tuesday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
Evening Prayer
Said service for the end of the day
Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Said service for the end of the day
Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Wednesday
Morning Prayer
A short act of worship
Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
A short act of worship
Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
Communion
Short said service in Lady Chapel
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Short said service in Lady Chapel
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Yoga Class
This is held in the Parish Centre
Not during Holy or Easter weeks every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
This is held in the Parish Centre
Not during Holy or Easter weeks every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Evening Prayer
Said service for the end of the day
Every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Said service for the end of the day
Every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Line Dancing
An outside group use the hall for a line dancing class. Anyone is welcome to join.
Except Religious weeks every Wednesday at 8:00 PM for 2 hours
An outside group use the hall for a line dancing class. Anyone is welcome to join.
Except Religious weeks every Wednesday at 8:00 PM for 2 hours
Thursday
Morning Prayer
A short act of worship
Every Thursday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
A short act of worship
Every Thursday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
NET Extend Exercise
Exercise class for older people
Not during Holy or Easter weeks every Thursday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Exercise class for older people
Not during Holy or Easter weeks every Thursday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Play & Pray
This is a very short act of worship for very young children and their carers. It is followed by a play session in the Parish Centre
This can change after holiday times every second and fourth Thursday at 1:25 PM for 1½ hours
This is a very short act of worship for very young children and their carers. It is followed by a play session in the Parish Centre
This can change after holiday times every second and fourth Thursday at 1:25 PM for 1½ hours
Evening Prayer
Said service for the end of the day
Every Thursday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Said service for the end of the day
Every Thursday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Friday
Morning Prayer
A short act of worship
Every Friday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
A short act of worship
Every Friday at 8:30 AM for 20 minutes
Youth Drama Group
Drama class for young people run by outside agency
This group only meets in term time. every Friday at 4:00 PM for 2 hours
Drama class for young people run by outside agency
This group only meets in term time. every Friday at 4:00 PM for 2 hours
Evening Prayer
Said service for the end of the day
Every Friday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Said service for the end of the day
Every Friday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Saturday
La Jolie Ronde
Franchised French classes for young children held in Upper Room of Parish Centre 2 groups of children per morning
Term time only every Saturday at 9:00 AM for 1 hour
Franchised French classes for young children held in Upper Room of Parish Centre 2 groups of children per morning
Term time only every Saturday at 9:00 AM for 1 hour
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 3207
Built: 1844
Architect: George Fowler Jones
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Diocesan Board of Patronage
Archdeaconry: LEEDS (302)
Deanery: WHITKIRK (30205)
Benefice: Garforth (30/054 W)
Parish Legal Name: Garforth (300265 30/265)
CofE Church Info: (630265 30/265)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/3207/
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Garforth: St Mary the Virgin : Church Lane, Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 1NR









