Benefice of East Dere Street

We serve seven churches, nine villages and three schools seeking to share God's love in deed and word.

The Reverend Gillian Lunn took up office in September.  The service patterns may vary a little from the norm as we get established, so please check before travelling. Everyone welcome. 

First Sunday of the month  

11am Holy Communion at Eryholme

Second Sunday of the month 

9.30am Cleasby HC and 9.30am Middleton Tyas MP; 11am Barton HC and 11am Croft Family Service; 6pm Moulton BCP HC

Third Sunday of the month

9.30am Middleton Tyas MP; 11am Croft HC; 11am Barton MP

Fourth Sunday of the month

11am Manfield HC; 9.30am Middleton Tyas HC; 11am Croft Morning Prayer

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



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Advent - look who's coming!

Thursday 20 November 2025, Friday 05 December 2025 Thursday and Friday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
The Rectory
13 Kneeton Park Middleton Tyas, DL10 6SB, United Kingdom

Bishop John Pritchard will help us think about Advent. The first evening (Thursday 20th November, 7pm) will be on the theme of 'Waiting' and the second evening (Friday 5th December at 7pm) on 'Hoping'. These will be gentle, accessible and friendly evenings.
We'll come together at The Rectory, 13 Kneeton Park, Middleton Tyas, DL10 6SB and enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits together. Everyone welcome whether you come to church across the Benefice or not.
For more information please speak to Rev'd Gillian - [email protected] 07592016476

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service (November's will be in Eryholme Church)

Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until

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."

Follow this link for more information