The Beacon Benefice, churches of Burton Agnes, Harpham, Lowthorpe with Ruston Parva.

Our mission is to provide an ever-present Christian spiritual focus for the community and offer acceptance, forgiveness and hope to all.

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Phone us: 01262 375698

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Services across the Beacon Benefice

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
St Martin, Burton Agnes
Burton Agnes Hull, YO25 4NB, United Kingdom
St John of Beverley, Harpham
Crossgates Harpham Hull, YO25 4QT, United Kingdom
St Martin's, Lowthorpe, East Yorkshire
Lowthorpe Driffield East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4AS, United Kingdom
St Nicholas, Ruston Parva
Main Street Ruston Parva Driffield, YO25 4DQ, United Kingdom

We warmly invite you to join us for our services across the beautiful historic churches of the Beacon Benefice.
1st Sunday of each Month
~ 9 am - St Nicholas Ruston Parva ~ Family Service (During May – October)
~ 10.30am - St Martin Burton Agnes ~ 1662 Book of Common Prayer Service of Holy Communion

2nd Sunday of each Month
~ 10am - St Martin Lowthorpe ~ All Age Service of Holy Communion

3rd Sunday of each Month
~ 10am - St Nicholas Ruston Parva ~ All Age Service of Holy Communion

4th Sunday of each Month ~ 10.30am - St John of Beverley Harpham ~
1662 Book of Common Prayer Service of Holy Communion

5th Sunday of the Month - Benefice Service
For Pastoral Care, Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings, please contact the Priest in Charge:
[email protected] Tel: 01262 375698

We Warmly invite you to the Joyful Connections Community Welcome Space

In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Every First, Third Thursday at for 3 hours

Please Note - there are no sessions during August and December.
A welcoming warm space to meet new friends whilst enjoying a cuppa and delicious treats. Activities, Wellbeing Sessions, Local handmade crafts.
1st Thursday of the Month - Burton Agnes Sports Club
3rd Thursday of the Month - Harpham Village Hall
Except during August and December.

2026 Sessions restart on: 15th January 2026 - Harpham Village Hall. Thursday 5th February - Burton Agnes Sports Club

Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes at Tiffy's, 17th February 10am - 10pm

for 12 hours
Tiffy's
Hall Garth Farm, Station Road, Harpham, United Kingdom

Delicious Pancakes and Refreshments £3
Raffle Prizes
In aid of Harpham Church
Just Call In!
All are welcome.

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our churches of the Beacon Benefice are 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 York’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 Belinda Merrison Telephone Number: 07969891780, Email: [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team: 01904 699524, Email: [email protected].
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."

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