The Benefice of East Dere Street

Our Benefice consists of seven churches, nine villages, and three primary schools.  Each church community has its own unique features and styles, but what unites us is our desire to worship God and share his love beyond our church doors and out in to the communities.  Why not come along and find out more, or contact Rev'd Gillian for a chat - 07592016476 [email protected]

Rev'd Gillian Lunn took up office in September 2025. 

Our Sunday service pattern at the moment is as follows but please check the calendar and The Benefice of East Dere Street Facebook page for any last minute changes.

First Sunday of the month

9.30am Manfield Morning Prayer

9.30am Middleton Tyas Morning Prayer

11am Eryholme Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer (traditional language)

11am Barton Morning Prayer (or Barton Methodist Church - January is Barton Methodist Church at 10.30am)

Second Sunday of the month

9.30am Cleasby Holy Communion

9.30am Middleton Tyas Morning Prayer

11 am Barton Holy Communion

11am Croft Family Service

6pm Moulton Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer (traditional language)

Third Sunday of the month

9.30am Manfield Holy Communion

9.30am Middleton Tyas Morning Prayer

11am Croft Holy Communion

11am Barton Morning Prayer

Fourth Sunday of the month

9.30am Middleton Tyas Holy Communion

9.30am Cleasby Village Hall Morning Service

11am Barton Morning Prayer or similar

11am Croft Morning Prayer

Fifth Sunday of the month Benefice Service at 10.30am location varies please check



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What's on

Benefice Lent Group

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Barton Village Institute/Hall
41 Silver Street, Barton, DL10 6JH, United Kingdom

During Lent it's good to have time to think just a little deeper about our faith. Open to everyone whether you come to church or not. Informal, accompanied by tea, coffee and biscuits. Four sessions will look at The Women of Holy Week and one session we'll look at Art and Lent. Feel free to dip in and out. Easy access, on the ground floor.

Holy Week and Easter Services across The Benefice

for 7 days, 1 hour, 15 mins
Barton: St Cuthbert with St Mary
Church Lane Barton Richmond North Yorkshire, DL10 6JF, United Kingdom
Eryholme: St Mary
Eryholme Darlington, DL2 2PE, United Kingdom
Middleton Tyas: St Michael & All Angels
Moulton Road Middleton Tyas Richmond, DL10 6RH, United Kingdom
St Peter's Church Croft
South Parade Croft on Tees Darlington, DL2 2SF, United Kingdom
St Andrew's, Moulton
Scurragh House Lane, Moulton Richmond Richmond, DL10 6QJ, United Kingdom
Cleasby w Stapleton: St Peter
Cleasby Darlington, DL2 2RA, United Kingdom
Manfield: All Saints
Manfield Darlington, DL2, United Kingdom

Everyone welcome as we gently journey to the foot of the cross and then to the joy of Easter.
Palm Sunday (29th) 10.30am Holy Communion at Manfield Church with Archdeacon James Theodosius
Monday (30th) 7pm Compline at Moulton Church
Tuesday (31st) 7pm Compline at Cleasby Church
Wednesday (1st) 7pm Compline at Eryholme Church
Maundy Thursday (2nd) 6.30pm Holy Communion at Middleton Tyas Church
Good Friday (3rd) 2pm A reflective service at Barton Church
Easter Day (5th) 10.30am Holy Communion at Croft Church as we celebrate Easter. Suitable for all ages.

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service (March (Palm Sunday) will be in Manfield Church)

Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Manfield: All Saints
Manfield Darlington, DL2, United Kingdom

Every time there is a fifth Sunday in the month we come together as a Benefice to have a communion service. We alternate between the 7 churches in our Benefice - Barton, Manfield, Eryholme, Cleasby, Middleton Tyas, Croft, Moulton. Any queries, please contact Rev'd Gillian on [email protected] 07592016476

On the fifth Sunday of the month we come together as a benefice at one of the seven locations.

Our churches

Safeguarding

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Lead Carla Derbyshire on 07399809732 or the Local Authority Social Services on 01609780780.

The Benefice of East Dere Street Safeguarding Officer is Viv Waugh 07786438491.

The Benefice of East Dere Street is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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