Parish of Helmsley

The Parish of Helmsley is made up of four Church of England churches: a large parish church serving the market town of Helmsley and three unique small hamlet churches - all listed buildings - at East Moors (YO62 5HJ), Rievaulx (YO62 5LB) and Sproxton (YO62 5EE).  We belong to the Northern Ryedale Deanery which is within the Diocese of York.

We look forward to welcoming you to an event or service soon. 

[Registered Charity No.1209878] 

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Compline

Every Tuesday at for 30 mins
Helmsley Parish Zoom link
Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88044955210?pwd=Qi8bYWsobpWCykWogOTXwGFMJCMTIb.1 Meeting ID: 880 4495 5210 Password: 712797 Or dial 0203 051 2874 Meeting ID: 880 4495 5210 Password: 712797

A reflective way to end the day. All are welcome.
Compline will be led by Revd. Ian Robinson.
The 'Order for Night Prayer' (Compline) service booklet is attached below. - Stations of the Cross for 24 & 31 March 2026

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Morning Prayer - Online

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at for 45 mins
Helmsley Parish Zoom link
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88044955210?pwd=Qi8bYWsobpWCykWogOTXwGFMJCMTIb.1 Meeting ID: 880 4495 5210 Password: 712797 Or dial 0203 051 2874 Meeting ID: 880 4495 5210 Password: 712797

We have continued to share this online service which began during the COVID 19 lockdowns in 2020.
All are welcome to join us. The Passiontide order of service will be used from Monday 23 March 2026, download file below.
For more information, please contact Lucy at [email protected]

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The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (25 March)

for 45 mins
St Mary the Virgin
Rievaulx Bank Rievaulx York, YO62 5LB, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion to mark this feast day in the beautiful hamlet church in Rievaulx, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. All are welcome.

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Safeguarding

Our Parish 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 Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’ 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: George Gyte,
Tel. 01439 798992 or 07900 896739.
Email: [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Rob Marshall,
Tel. 01904 699524 or 07914 668907.
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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