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.

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Collation and Induction of our new Rector Rev Andy Broom

for 1 hour
Howden Minster (St Peter & St Paul)
Howden Minster Cornmarket Hill Howden, DN14 7BS, United Kingdom

Please come and join us for the Collation and Induction of our new Rector Rev Andy Broom by the Bishop of Hull, the Rt Rev Dr Eleanor Sanderson. Followed by refreshments.

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Benefice Sung Holy Communion for Advent

for 1 hour
Howden Minster (St Peter & St Paul)
Howden Minster Cornmarket Hill Howden, DN14 7BS, United Kingdom

Join us in Howden Minster for a Benefice Service to celebrate the start of Advent with our new Rector Rev Andy Broom.

From Darkness to Light - Choral Worship for Advent

for 1 hour
Howden Minster (St Peter & St Paul)
Howden Minster Cornmarket Hill Howden, DN14 7BS, United Kingdom

Join us in the Minster for an atmospheric service as the Minster starts in darkness and is lit up by candles as we process around. Mulled wine and mince pies after the service.

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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.