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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Joint Celebration for all Four Parishes

Sunday 31 May 2026, Sunday 30 August 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026, Sunday 31 January 2027 Sunday at for 3 hours
Egton Village Hall or St Matthew's, Grosmont - to be confirmed

31 May - venue to be confirmed, please check our 'News and notices' section for the latest information (see link in menu on the left).

Join us for fun, informal worship, interactive talk and discussions and modern music. If you're able to bring some food please do so as we are having a bring and share lunch as part of our time together.

Every Fifth Sunday at 10 am followed by a bring and share lunch.

Fellowship Space at The Hollins Institute in Grosmont

Sunday 03 May 2026, Sunday 31 May 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
The Hollin's Institute
Institute Row Grosmont, YO22 5PQ, United Kingdom

Fellowship Space (Fun, Food, Faith and Friendship) - normally 4 pm in the spring/summer, but 5.30 pm in May.

One or two of us are attending a church wedding ceremony on the afternoon of Sunday 3rd May. However we still plan to meet for Fellowship Space but at the slightly later time of 5.30pm (over by 7pm) .

Do join us for what should be fun. How much do you know about marriage in the bible, throughout history and across cultures? You may well be very surprised!

Come as you are or dress in wedding finery. We will enjoy some bubbly and nibbles whilst broadening our knowledge.

The Hollins Institute
Institute Row
Grosmont YO22 5PQ

Park on Front Street.

The last meeting until September will be on Sunday May 31st ( note changed date ) at 4pm . Topic - “The John Nelson Story - Mason and missionary in the heathen England of the 18th century (and Helen’s ancestor).“

Vi's Community Café in Grosmont

Every Thursday at for 4 hours
St Matthew's Grosmont
Front street Grosmont Whitby, YO22 5QE, United Kingdom

This project is run by a team of volunteers and all money raised goes to support St Matthew's Church. If you would like to volunteer to help with this please contact us.

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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