Moorlands Benefice - Upper Esk Valley

The Benefice made up of two parishes and five churches.

There is a service at least one of the churches each Sunday and there is a mid-week Communion service at the Bradbury Centre, Eskmoors Lodge, in Castleton first Wednesday in the month at 11am. Anyone in the community or further afield is welcome to attend

Refreshments are served after each service and we would love to see you there - to share and grow in the love of Christ.

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What's on

Midweek Communion 3rd Wednesday in the month at Abbeyfield, Castleton

Wednesday 17 September 2025, Wednesday 15 October 2025, Wednesday 19 November 2025, Wednesday 17 December 2025 Wednesday at for 30 mins
Abbeyfield/Esk Moors Lodge
Langburn Bank, Castleton,, YO21 2ED

Join us for an informal Holy Communion service - which lasts for about 30 minutes. Refreshments and time to chat afterwards.

WINTER WARMERS ARE BACK!

Wednesday 01 October 2025, Wednesday 29 October 2025, Wednesday 26 November 2025, Wednesday 28 January 2026, Wednesday 25 February 2026 Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's Church Hall -next to the church
High Street, Moorsholm

Lunch - delicious home-made soup, sandwiches, biscuits, tea and coffee. And a very warm welcome to all. Join us! All for £6. Raffle as well!

Benefice Holy Communion at St Michael and St George, Castleton

Sunday 16 November 2025, Sunday 30 November 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
St Michael & St George
Church Street Castleton Whitby, YO21 2EL, United Kingdom

Come and join us as we swap our worship from St Hilda's Danby to Castleton.

Our churches

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 Officers (PSO). Our Diocese’s 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 - Kevin Wall or Margaret Wyke - or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Rob Marshall - [email protected] 01904 699509 / 07914 668907.
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."
Danby, Castleton, Commondale, Westerdale: Kevin Wall - 01287 660548
Moorsholm: Margaret Wyke 01287 660425