Events happening across the Beacon Benefice - June/July 2026

for 57 days, 1 hour

We would be delighted for you to join us at our upcoming events.
Expect great company, enjoyable moments, and a warm welcome for all.

Thursday 2nd July 11.30am – 2.30pm
Summer Party - Joyful Connections
Community Welcome Space.
St. Martin’s Church, Burton Agnes
Enjoy a cuppa, light lunch and sweet treats, on a pay as you feel basis.
supported by our friends from Ridge Clean Energy.

Saturday 4th July 12pm – 3pm
Afternoon Tea,
Harpham & Lowthorpe Village Hall.
All places must be pre-booked
Contact: Yvonne Wresdell
01377 254441 or 07879 864 478.
All proceeds to
the Churches of Beacon Benefice.

Friday 24th July, 7pm – 9pm Community Ceilidh. You don’t need any prior experience. Liz, our “Caller” will walk us through the steps before the music starts and will guide us through the dance. Great company, enjoyable moments, and a warm welcome for all.
£10 including refreshments.
Fundraiser for Burton Agnes Church & Harpham & Lowthorpe Village Hall.

Friday 7th August, 7pm. An evening of original songs, Celtic melodies and folk favourites with Rob Parker & Celtish - St. Martin’s Church, Burton Agnes. Refreshments available from the Pop-Up Bar.
Tickets £10 (under 16’s FREE) advance booking recommended – contact Rev. Maxine: 07737816894
Fundraiser for Burton Agnes Church, Harpham & Lowthorpe Village Hall and FOBAS (Friends of Burton Agnes School)
For further details please contact Rev. Maxine: 07737816894

St Nicholas, Ruston Parva

We're really glad you're here. We are a group of people passionate about sharing the love of God with those around us. Do come and join us at one of our services. You will be made very welcome.

As a benefice we support the statement from Inclusive Church to the effect that:-

We believe in inclusive church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate.

We will continue to challenge the church where it continues to discriminate against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.

Our friendly congregation are part of the Harthill Deanery and we are very blessed to have a beautiful church and churchyard in this small rural location.

We gather to worship on the first Sunday of each month for our Family Service (June - October) and the third Sunday of each month for our All Age Service of Holy Communion.  If you would like to come along to one of our services it would be great to see you.  All are very welcome.

The Rector:  

Rev. Maxine Waller

01262 375698     

[email protected]

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Get in touch

Reverend Maxine Waller

The Rectory
Rudston Road
Burton Agnes
East Riding of Yorkshire

YO25 4NE
The Rector, Rev. Maxine Waller
01262 375698
Mr Richard Burdass, Church Warden
07799972521
What's on

Events happening across the Beacon Benefice - June/July 2026

for 57 days, 1 hour

We would be delighted for you to join us at our upcoming events.
Expect great company, enjoyable moments, and a warm welcome for all.

Thursday 2nd July 11.30am – 2.30pm
Summer Party - Joyful Connections
Community Welcome Space.
St. Martin’s Church, Burton Agnes
Enjoy a cuppa, light lunch and sweet treats, on a pay as you feel basis.
supported by our friends from Ridge Clean Energy.

Saturday 4th July 12pm – 3pm
Afternoon Tea,
Harpham & Lowthorpe Village Hall.
All places must be pre-booked
Contact: Yvonne Wresdell
01377 254441 or 07879 864 478.
All proceeds to
the Churches of Beacon Benefice.

Friday 24th July, 7pm – 9pm Community Ceilidh. You don’t need any prior experience. Liz, our “Caller” will walk us through the steps before the music starts and will guide us through the dance. Great company, enjoyable moments, and a warm welcome for all.
£10 including refreshments.
Fundraiser for Burton Agnes Church & Harpham & Lowthorpe Village Hall.

Friday 7th August, 7pm. An evening of original songs, Celtic melodies and folk favourites with Rob Parker & Celtish - St. Martin’s Church, Burton Agnes. Refreshments available from the Pop-Up Bar.
Tickets £10 (under 16’s FREE) advance booking recommended – contact Rev. Maxine: 07737816894
Fundraiser for Burton Agnes Church, Harpham & Lowthorpe Village Hall and FOBAS (Friends of Burton Agnes School)
For further details please contact Rev. Maxine: 07737816894

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Lowthorpe: St Martin 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 Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of York’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 Belinda Merrison Telephone Number: 07969891780, Email: [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team: 01904 699524, Email: [email protected].
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."

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