During the penitential season of Lent we return to our regular programme of services, with the addition of a weekly service of Compline each Wednesday evening and several special services for Easter Week. Everyone is most welcome to come along to join us for any of our services; we look forward to seeing you.
Sunday 1st March at 8.30 a.m. - Holy Communion [Second Sunday of Lent]
Do join us for our said service of Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer); it is hoped this early service will be convenient for those who have a busy day ahead.
Sunday 1st March at 6.30 p.m. - Choral Evensong [Second Sunday of Lent]
Our service of Evensong, led by the choir, is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Authorized Version of the Bible (the King James Version). The congregation sings the hymns, and the choir will sing settings of Psalm 121 by Barry Rose; the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis from the "Short" Evensong Service by Thomas Morley (1557-1602) ; the Preces and Responses; and the well-known choral anthem "God so Loved the World" by Sir John Stainer (1840-1901). A glass of wine and nibbles will be available after the service. All are very welcome.
Wednesday 4th March at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the second of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Thursday 5th March at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are welcome to our weekday said service, to be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 8th March at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [Third Sunday of Lent]
All are most welcome to our traditional service of Holy Communion, with congregational hymns and sermon. led by Fr Robert Williamson. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Wednesday 11th March at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the third of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Thursday 12th March at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are welcome to our weekday said service, to be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 15th March at 10.45 a.m. - Sung Matins [Mothering Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Lent]
Our special service of morning prayer for Mothering Sunday, led by the choir, is taken from the Book of Common Prayer. The congregation sings the hymns and the choir sings settings of the day's psalm, the Venite and Jubilate, Te Deum or Benedictus. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service. All are most welcome.
Wednesday 18th March at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the fourth of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Thursday 19th March at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are welcome to our weekday said service, to be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 22nd March at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [Fifth Sunday of Lent]
All are most welcome to our traditional service of Holy Communion, with congregational hymns and sermon. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Wednesday 25th March at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the fifth of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Sunday 29th March - no service at Topcliffe [Palm Sunday; fifth Sunday] - but Benefice Palm Sunday Service at Baldersby St James at 10.45 a.m.
Wednesday 1st April at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the last of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Thursday 2nd April at 7 p.m. - Benefice Service at St John's Dalton [Maundy Thursday]
Friday 3rd April at 2 p.m. - Good Friday Reflection
An hour-long period of readings, prayers and reflections for Good Friday on the events surrounding the Crucifixion.
Saturday 4th April at 7 p.m. - Vigil for Easter Eve and First Mass of Easter [Easter Eve]
This beautiful and dramatic service includes the lighting of the Paschal Fire, and the first Mass of Easter with movements from the 4-part 'Mass for a Mean' by Tomas Tallis (c1505-1583), sung by the choir. Refreshments and wine will follow the service.
Sunday 5th April at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [Easter Sunday]
On this Easter morning all are invited tojoin us for our said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer.
N.B. There will be no Evensong this evening
N.B. The PCC has undertaken all relevant risk assessments in the light of Covid-19 guidance over the past 5 years, and these are reviewed regularly. All restrictions have now been lifted.
In colder weather please dress warmly; the heating is on but the church is a large building.
Please note that at Communion services we have reintroduced Communion in two kinds, i.e. sharing the chalice. If you have any problem with this do mention this to the sidesman or churchwarden before the service. Should you prefer not to receive Communion, do come to the chancel for a blessing, indicating this perhaps by keeping your hands to your sides.
Everyone is most welcome, but if you have any doubts about coming to join us do please check here or contact John Phillips (01845 577034) beforehand for further information; every effort will be made to accommodate you. Access is not ideal, as the path is steep, but a temporary ramp can be provided for wheelchair entrance to the church; do let us know if you need this in place.
THANK YOU - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.