Howdenshire Benefice

A group of 6 parishes including Howden, Eastrington, Wressle, Newport and Gilberdyke, Laxton and Blacktoft.  At present we are in a vacancy and have no Rector but we do have 1 Licenced Lay Minister and 2 Authorised Lay Ministers.  Services are continuing as normal with visiting clergy who are also covering occasional services such as weddings, christenings and funerals.

What's on

HOWDEN DEANERY SYNOD - OPEN TO ALL

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Howden Minster (St Peter & St Paul)
Address
Howden Minster Cornmarket Hill Howden, DN14 7BS, United Kingdom

Join us in Howden Minster for a Deanery Meeting looking at “What does the Kingdom of God Look Like Where You Are?”. Refreshments and Fellowship

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Deanery Retreat Day

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
All Saints’ Church Brantingham to St Anne’s Church Ellerker
Address
All Saints’ Church Brantingham HU15 1HN St Anne’s Church Ellerker HU15 2DT,, HU15 1HN

Come and take some time out for contemplation, prayer, singing, walking and fellowship. All Welcome.

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops’ guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contracts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our SO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the SO Mrs Sue Nicholson [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns aobut the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.