Sunday Services
We worship together every Sunday. Most of our services take place at St John the Evangelist Church with at least one shared service each month with our neighbouring parishes of St Peter's Stainforth and St Oswald's Horton in Ribblesdale.
The usual pattern of monthly services is as follows:
Week 1: Holy Communion at 10:30am
Week 2: Evensong at 6pm in the Summer and 3pm in the Winter
Week 3: Joint Service of Holy Communion at one of our three parish churches at 10:30am
Week 4: Service of Morning Prayer at 10:30am
Week 5 (when applicable): Joint Service of Holy Communion at one of our three parish churches at 10:30am
Our services follow the liturgy of The Book of Common Prayer, and include a combination of fellowship, scripture, prayer, music, reflection time and sacrament (during Holy Communion Services).
Each service provides the opportunity to explore, develop and sustain our relationship with God ad one another.
Services are led by our Vicar, The Rev'd Stephen Dawson and Lay Worship Leader, Kate Croll.
Window of Remembrance designed by Ann Southeran. Commissioned in 2018 to commemorate the Centenary of the end of World War I.
Current Worship and Events
Daily Prayer
The Church of England website offers daily prayer, which can be accessed by clicking the link below:
With You Throughout Life
'For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted...' Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2
Baptism and Confirmation
Christenings are a time of celebration and welcome. They are the beginning of a child's journey with Christ, supported by the adults around them. If as a young person, or an adult, an individual chooses to continue their Christian journey, Confirmation is the next step. For adults who have not been Christened, Adult Baptism is an option that is open to them. Please contact us for further details.
Marriage
Congratulations! If you are recently engaged or thinking about marriage we can support you and help you to prepare for the next chapter in your lives together as a couple. Marriage is a new beginning in your life journey together, demonstrating your life-long commitment to one another through the vows you make. Please contact us for further information if you would like to have your wedding ceremony at St John the Evangelist Church.
Funerals
The death of a loved one can be a very difficult time. We are here to support you. We can guide you through the process and can help provide a personal and dignified farewell. We will continue to be there for you after the funeral.
Funerals can take place in the church, in the churchyard, at the graveside or at the crematorium
Please contact us for further support and guidance.
The Church of England Website provides further information about life events:
Following your service you may wish to continue your celebrations or gathering at The Village Institute located nearby. To contact them for further information please follow this link The Village Institute.