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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Beacon Benefice - Services November 2025

Monthly. Every Sunday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
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 would love to welcome you to our services throughout the Beacon Benefice.
All are very welcome.

~ Sunday 2nd November - All Souls Day ~
Commemoration of the Faithfully Departed
St Martin, Burton Agnes
10.30am

~ Sunday 9th November - Remembrance Sunday ~
St Martin, Lowthorpe
10am

~ Sunday 9th November - Remembrance Sunday ~
St Martin, Burton Agnes
2pm

~ Sunday 16th November ~
St. Nicholas, Ruston Parva
All Age Service of Holy Communion
10 am

~ Sunday 23rd November ~
St John of Beverley, Harpham
1662 Book of Common Prayer Service of Holy Communion
10.30am

~ Sunday 30th November ~
St. Martin, Lowthorpe
United 4 Benefice Service - All Age Service of Holy Communion
10am

Lowthorpe and Ruston Parva Family Services - New and informal gathering for all the family

Monthly. Every First, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
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

Ruston Parva Family Service - 1st Sunday of the month (May to October)
Lowthorpe Little Acorn Service - 4th Sunday of the month (no service during August)

Helping us all grow in God's love.
We would love to welcome you at our Family Services throughout the Benefice.
All are very welcome.

We Warmly invite you to the Joyful Connections Community Welcome Space

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

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.

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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