Church of St John the Evangelist, Bilsdale Midcable

Welcome to the ACNY website for the Church of St John the Evangelist, , B1257, Fangdale Beck, North Yorkshire, TS9 7LH

St John's Church lies in the heart of panoramic Bilsdale - the most westerly of the steep sided dales of the North York Moors. It is a listed building designed by the well-known 19th century architect Temple Moore and was consecrated in 1896.

The church stands proudly on the East side of the dale overlooking the ancient Helmsley to Stokesley "Drovers Road", now the B1257. Temple Moore was famous for his series of fine Gothic Revival churches built between 1890 - 1917. The church's foundation stone was laid in 1893 by the Earl of Feversham, whose family still live at nearby Duncombe Park. It is the youngest and largest of the five churches forming the Parish of Upper Ryedale. It is a festival church and has occasional art exhibitions. The Church of St John the Evangelist has a stunning stained glass East window depicting the crucifixion.

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Church of St John the Evangelist, Fangdale Beck, Bilsdale

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Celebration Eucharist for the Feast of St Aelred

for 1 hour
All Saints' Church, Helmsley
Church St, Helmsley, York, YO62 5AD, United Kingdom

On the Feast of St Aelred of Rievaulx we gather for a quiet and reflective celebration of Holy Communion in St Aelred’s Chapel at All Saints Church, Helmsley.
St Aelred, monk, abbot, and spiritual writer, is remembered especially for his teaching on friendship, community, and the healing grace of love shared in Christ. As one so deeply connected with this landscape and with the Abbey at Rievaulx, his feast day offers a moment to pause, pray, and give thanks for the gift of faithful companionship and the presence of God among us.
This short midday service is open to all. Whether you come regularly or simply wish to mark the feast day in prayer, you are warmly welcome to join us.

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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 Officer (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 George Gyte ([email protected]; M:07900 896739) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Rob Marshall ([email protected]. T: 01904 699509/M: 07914 668907). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police (999) and North Yorkshire Council's Social Services.

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