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Welcome! You'll find you can worship with us every Sunday - more than once on some occasions! We have a variety of services and activities for young and old alike. Please have a look at the events list for an explanation of what is happening each Sunday. There is a well-attended, lively Sunday-school on three Sundays in the month.

We have a prayer group which meets each week in Asenby.

There has been a church at Topcliffe since Saxon times. The present building is Victorian and is slowly being restored.

We are a fairly musical church in the traditional sense and have the benefit of a tremendous 3-manual Willis organ. If church music isn't "your thing" then look out for our regular forays into the world of G&S and musicals.

For other activities please see our website.

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Revd Christine Haddon-Reece
The Vicarage
Topcliffe
Thirsk
North Yorkshire

Tel: 01845 577939

Regular Services and Events

Sunday

Family Service
This is a straightforward, modern-language service for all ages. It includes a short talk on the theme for the day which will involve the children.
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour

Holy Communion (sung)
Based on Common Worship this is a traditional language service. We sing Merbecke's setting and hymns. Sunday School in the Church Hall.
Every second Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour

Holy Communion (said)
This traditional language service is from Common Worship. We don't sing the service but there are five hymns. Sunday School in the Church Hall.
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour

Matins (sung)
BCP Morning Prayer. We sing most of the service, led by the choir, but it is arranged in a straightforward way so it is easy to join in with the singing, and we have our own leaflet for this service with everything set out clearly. We read the psalm and the choir get to sing a Te Deum. There is usually a sermon.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour

Holy Communion (BCP)
Said 1662 Holy Communion with hymns.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour

Choral Evensong
A fully choral service led by the choir, who sing the canticles, an anthem and festal responses. The service opens and closes with a hymn. There is no sermon.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour

Wednesday

Mid-week Holy Communion
Said BCP Holy Communion.
Every first Wednesday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes

Thursday

Prayer Group
Meets each week for prayer and fellowship at Brecken House, Asenby. Please contact Rita Simmerson (01845 578273) or Jane Goddard (01845 577982) to confirm details.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour

Choir Practice
The choir rehearses on a Thursday evening and before services. Most members live in (or once lived in) the benefice, although we have one or two who travel from further afield. We are always pleased to welcome members from other denominations: currently we have both Methodists and Roman Catholics who join us regularly. The choir sings a full choral Evensong every month and supports major festivals where clashes with other churches can be avoided.
Every Thursday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour and 20 minutes.