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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HOWDEN MINSTER SUMMER ORGAN RECITALS

Every Monday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
Howden Minster (St Peter & St Paul)
Howden Minster Cornmarket Hill Howden, DN14 7BS, United Kingdom

Weekly Organ Recitals on the acclaimed 1929 Rushworth and Dreaper organ are held on Monday's at 1pm from 29 June to 31 August. There is also a special celebrity concert by renowned Norwegian organist Victoria Ulriksen on Friday 21 August at 7pm.

Big screen TV's are set up so you can see the organist at the console, and wonderful cake and refreshments are available after the concerts.

Free admission with retiring donations to maintain the Minster organ.

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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.