The Forest of Galtres Benefice encompasses 5 beautiful historic rural churches north of York:
All Hallows, Sutton on the Forest and Huby
St Nicholas, Stillington
St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton
St Leonard, Farlington
St Mary's, Marton in the Forest (Marton with Moxby).
Our priest in charge is the Rev Steve Whiting.
He is also Area Dean for the Easingwold Deanery.
A beautiful countryside church with a peaceful ambience and wildlife-friendly churchyard.
You may know us for our roadside sign: 'Find Peace & Tranquility Within'.
Marton Church is open daily for personal prayer.
Marton in the Forest is on the road between Stillington and Farlington (YO61 1NH).
Our vicar is the Reverend Steve Whiting.
Welcome to the Parish Church of Sheriff Hutton - St. Helen & the Holy Cross.
The Church is one of five in the Forest of Galtres Benefice: Sheriff Hutton, Sutton, Stillington, Farlington & Marton, and our vicar is the Rev Steve Whiting (01347 810251). If you wish to book a wedding or baptism please email [email protected]
The parish of Sheriff Hutton: St Helen & the Holy Cross 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of York’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.
The parish church of St Nicholas stands high above the Main Street overlooking the Village Community Shop and Post Office.
It is open daily to visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
We welcome visitors at any of our services, listed below.
The church porch, which is never locked, houses one of the village's defibrillators as well as a receptacle for gifts for the local food bank. A PIR detector turns the light on if you enter after dark.
Welcome to All Hallows, which serves the two villages of Sutton on the Forest and Huby. We have services at 10.00 am on the first and third Sundays of the month.