First Sunday 9.30am Morning Prayer Second Sunday 9.30am Morning Prayer Third Sunday 9.30am Morning Prayer Fourth Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Fifth Sunday 10.30am Benefice Service at one of the churches across the Benefice (March is Manfield Church). Please keep an eye on A Church Near You and Facebook (The Benefice of East Dere Street)

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Middleton Tyas: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Moulton Road Middleton Tyas Richmond, DL10 6RH, United Kingdom

Everyone welcome to this service of hymns, readings, a short reflection and prayers.

Benefice Lent Group

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Barton Village Institute/Hall
Address
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 Communion

Occurring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Middleton Tyas: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Moulton Road Middleton Tyas Richmond, DL10 6RH, United Kingdom

Holy Communion is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of each month

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

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Manfield: All Saints
Address
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.

Holy Week and Easter Services across The Benefice

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

The History of Fountains Abbey An illustrated talk by John Ridley

Occurring
for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue
Middleton Tyas Village Hall
Address
Middleton Tyas Village Hall, The Green Middleton Tyas, DL10 6QY, United Kingdom

The History of Fountains Abbey
An illustrated talk by John Ridley in The Memorial Hall
Thursday 23rd April 2026
7pm for 7.30pm
Tickets £8 with a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink.
John is a retired headmaster of the Village Primary School in Middleton Tyas.
Tickets available from Diana 377641, Jean 377868 and the Village Shop.
Look forward to welcoming you.

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Mothers' Union Prayer Capsule service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Middleton Tyas: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Moulton Road Middleton Tyas Richmond, DL10 6RH, United Kingdom

Please join us as the York Provincial Prayer Capsule is handed from Durham Diocese to Leeds Diocese on a journey to London in celebration of 150 years of Mothers' Union. Refreshments will follow the service. You don't need to be a member of the MU to come along.