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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What's on

Sunday Morning Worship in Lealholm

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St James' Lealholm
Address
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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Celtic Communion in Glaisdale

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas Glaisdale
Address
Glaisdale Lane, just off Carr Lane Glaisdale, YO21 2PL, United Kingdom

Join us on Sunday at 10.45 am in Glaisdale in the beautiful church of St Thomas, as we share a very special time of Celtic Communion together. We'll be worshipping in the Celtic tradition and seeking God together in the wonder of creation. All are welcome, and do stay for tea, coffee and conversation. We would love to see you!

Holy Communion or Morning Worship in the Celtic tradition takes place on the 2nd Sunday of the month at St. Thomas' Glaisdale. Refreshments served afterwards. Do come and join us.

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Normal service pattern may be interrupted by e.g. festivals.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting in Middle Esk Moor

Occurring
Sunday 03 May 2026, Sunday 10 May 2026, Sunday 17 May 2026, Sunday 24 May 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
different locations for each meeting.
Address

Our annual meetings will take place as follows:

Goathland, St Mary's Church - Midday on Sunday 3rd May 2026.
Glaisdale and Lealholm, St Thomas' and St James's churches, meeting at St Thomas' - Midday on Sunday 10th May 2026.
Egton, St Hilda’s Church – Midday on Sunday 17th May 2026.
Grosmont, St Matthew’s Church – Midday on Sunday 24th May 2026.

Annual reports will be produced for the meetings, which will provide an opportunity to review the work of the last year in our parishes and the challenges ahead. The meetings are also when people are appointed as Churchwardens and to serve on the Parochial Church Councils in other important roles for the coming year. If you’re interested in joining and serving on our team, in any capacity, please contact Reverend Anthony in the first instance. He would be delighted to hear from you.

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