Situated in the heart of Pontefract, St Giles' Church provides not only a beautiful place of worship but also a space for local groups to meet and for local events to take place. St. Giles' is renowned for its warm, friendly family atmosphere and strong community spirit. Please see below for details about when our services take place and the 'Open Church' page for our opening times during the week for private prayer and the lighting of candles.
Our parish of Pontefract: St Giles is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.