All events Calendar

Second Sunday of the month 11am Family Worship Third Sunday of the month 11am Holy Communion Fourth Sunday of the month 11am Morning Prayer 5th Sunday of the month Benefice Service at one of the churches across the Benefice. Please keep an eye on A Church Near You and Facebook (The Benefice of East Dere Street). GL 9/6/2026

Benefice Study Group

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
Barton Village Institute/Hall
Silver Street Barton Richmondshire, DL10 6JW, United Kingdom

A light-touch, informal group, we meet over tea and coffee and look at different characters from the Bible/books of the Bible/topics and issues.
At Barton Village Hall downstairs between 2pm and 3pm.
The next four sessions we'll look at Paul, some of his letters, and his thinking.
You don't need to have come before, you don't need to come to every session, everyone is welcome. Bring a Bible if you have one, and Rev'd Gillian will bring the biscuits! Everyone welcome.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St Peter's Church Croft
South Parade Croft on Tees Darlington, DL2 2SF, United Kingdom

A service with hymns, short sermon, readings and Holy Communion. Everyone welcome.

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Peter's Church Croft
South Parade Croft on Tees Darlington, DL2 2SF, United Kingdom

A service with hymns, readings and a short reflection. Everyone welcome.

Yorkshire Day Quiz

for 2 hours
Croft Village Hall
Croft Village Hall, South Parade, Croft on Tees, DL2 2SN, United Kingdom

A fun quiz with pie and pea supper provided and refreshments for sale.
Tickets from Carole 01325 789046 or Nick 01325 491838
£10, in aid of church funds and Croft Village Hall.

Family Worship Service

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St Peter's Church Croft
South Parade Croft on Tees Darlington, DL2 2SF, United Kingdom

A Service of the Word suitable for all ages. Everyone welcome.

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service at 10.30am

Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Eryholme: St Mary
Eryholme Darlington, DL2 2PE, 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
The next Benefice Holy Communion Service will be Sunday 30th August 2026 at 10.30am at Eryholme.

On the fifth Sunday of the month we come together as a benefice at one of the seven locations.