Middle ESK Moor

Our benefice, Middle Esk Moor, was created in 2000 and comprises the parishes of Glaisdale with Lealholm, Egton, Grosmont and Goathland. Our churches are set in the spectacular countryside of the moors and dales of the North York Moors National Park. They can be reached via the A171 Middlesbrough to Whitby road, or the A169 Whitby to Pickering road.

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A Meditation on the Seven Last Words by Kenneth Wilson in Grosmont

for 2 hours
St Matthew's Grosmont
Front street Grosmont Whitby, YO22 5QE, United Kingdom

St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont is delighted to welcome Kenneth Wilson for A Meditation on the Seven Last Words on the eve of Palm Sunday.

Kenneth is a cellist, writer and pilgrim whose remarkable 1,900-mile bicycle journey around England’s 42 cathedrals lies behind this distinctive event. Travelling with his cello by bike, he performed this meditation in cathedrals across the country, and now brings together that music with the story of the journey itself in an evening of reflection, storytelling and live performance.

This is not simply a concert, but a thoughtful and moving way into Holy Week. Through music and spoken reflection, Kenneth invites listeners to dwell on the Seven Last Words of Jesus with quietness, depth and imagination. It promises to be a rich and prayerful occasion, shaped by pilgrimage, faith and the power of live cello music in a beautiful church setting.

The event has also been timed with local public transport in mind, to make it easier for people to come from Whitby and along the Esk Valley line. We based the timing around the 16.00 train from Whitby to Grosmont, with a return train to Whitby at 19.15.

**Tickets: £12**
Available on the door or by contacting the secretary on **01947 895309**.

Anyone planning to travel by rail is encouraged to check current train times before setting out.

Palm Sunday procession in Lealholm

for 10 mins

Sunday 29 March – Palm Sunday

8.50 am Optional procession: meet in the car park in Lealholm.
9–10 am Palm Sunday Holy Communion at St James’ Church, Lealholm.
10.45 am Optional procession: meet at the Flagpole in Egton.
11 am–12 noon Palm Sunday Holy Communion at St Hilda’s Church, Egton.
3–4 pm Stations of the Cross Service at St Hilda’s Church, Egton.
8.30–9 pm Compline on live.middleeskmoor.org.

Monday 30 March
8.30–9 pm Compline on live.middleeskmoor.org.

Tuesday 31 March
10 am–12 pm Goathland Community Café at Goathland Village Hall.
6.30–8.30 pm Bible Space in Holy Week at The Vicarage, Egton.
8.30–9 pm Compline on live.middleeskmoor.org.

Wednesday 1 April
7–8.30 pm Faith Confirmed Lent Preparation Group on Zoom.
8.30–9 pm Compline on live.middleeskmoor.org.

Thursday 2 April – Maundy Thursday
10.30 am–2.30 pm Vi’s Community Café at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont.
5–6 pm Holy Communion – Foot Washing at St Thomas’ Church, Glaisdale.
8.30–9 pm Compline on live.middleeskmoor.org.

Friday 3 April – Good Friday
9–9.30 am Good Friday Meditation at St Thomas’ Church, Glaisdale.
12–12.30 pm Good Friday Meditation at St James’ Church, Lealholm.
3–4 pm Good Friday Meditation at St Mary’s Church, Goathland.
8.30–9 pm Compline on live.middleeskmoor.org.

Saturday 4 April
8–9.30 pm Easter Vigil and Confirmations at St Hilda’s Church, Whitby.

Sunday 5 April – Easter Day
10 am–1 pm Easter Sunday Holy Communion and Shared Lunch with Bishop Barry at St James’ Church and The Ley Hall, Lealholm. A joint celebration for all four parishes. Lifts can be arranged if needed. Please bring a food contribution if you can. There is just this one special united service on Easter Day.
4 pm Fellowship Space at The Hollins Institute, Grosmont – Fun with Hymns whilst celebrating with chocolate!

Sunday Morning Worship in Lealholm

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026
St James' Lealholm
Eller Gates Lealholm, YO21 2AG, United Kingdom

You are very welcome to join us - stay for a while for some tea or coffee, biscuits and conversation. We'd love to get to know you!

Our normal service pattern is as follows, but might change for events such as Remembrance, Harvest and Christmas.

First, Second and Fourth Sundays: Morning Prayer.
Third and Fifth Sundays: Holy Communion.

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice (comprising the parishes of Glaisdale and Lealholm, Egton, Grosmont and Goathland) 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 Officers (PSOs). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact one of our PSOs, via the 'Safeguarding in our Benefice' page at the link below.

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.

Safeguarding in our Benefice - Further information