Helmsley Parish Church

05/09/2026

A Service of Wholeness and Healing will be held at Holy Cross, Gilling, on Wednesday 9 September at 7.00pm, led by Revd James Trowsdale.

This will be a quiet and gentle service, offering space for prayer, reflection and healing. Whether you come with something on your own heart, to pray for someone you love, or simply to spend some time in the presence of God, you are very welcome.

Please do share this with anyone who you think might benefit from this service. Revd James would be very glad to see you there.

05/09/2026

A big day in Helmsley today as Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain sets off from the Market Place!

There’ll be plenty going on throughout the morning, and it promises to be a great atmosphere in town as we welcome riders, teams and visitors to Helmsley.

All Saints’ will be open, as usual, for anyone who would like to pop in while they’re here.

Enjoy the day, Helmsley — and good luck to all the riders!

29/08/2026

We have services at 8am (traditional Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion) and 9.30am (a Sung Eucharist) at All Saints Helmsley, we'd love to see you there.

What are your Sunday plans? We'd love to welcome you to one of our churches.

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📍 St Philip with St Stephen, Salford

25/08/2026

Everyday Histories at All Saints’ Helmsley – Saturday 12 September

There’s a special day planned at All Saints’ Church, Helmsley on Saturday 12 September, bringing together Yorkshire Churches Day, Heritage Open Days and the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail.

Throughout the day we’ll be hosting Yorkshire Born & Bred: Farming Life, an exhibition of Valerie Mather’s wonderful photographs capturing the people, families and everyday working lives of Yorkshire’s farming communities.

There will also be a pop-up café in church, with homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks. Come in, enjoy the exhibition, explore our beautiful historic church and stay for a cuppa and cake.

And out on the hills, the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Gathering Walk will be making its way from Hawnby to Helmsley, following the everyday landscapes and histories associated with St Aelred.

The pilgrimage begins at All Saints’ Hawnby at 9.30am, with opportunities to join along the way at Murton Grange, Old Byland, Tylas and Rievaulx, before arriving in Helmsley.

The whole day comes together at 4pm at All Saints’ Helmsley, when pilgrims, visitors and friends are invited to join us for the closing service of the Gathering Walk.

Whether you come for the photographs, the church, the cake, the walking – or all four – you’ll be very welcome.

Saturday 12 September 2026 | All Saints’ Church, Helmsley

24/08/2026

Hearts and Crafts – come and join us!

Our next Hearts and Crafts afternoon is this Tuesday 25 August at 2pm at All Saints’ Church, Helmsley.

We’re busy knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting hearts for this year’s Hearts Full of Love Christmas Tree Festival. We’ve loved seeing our crafting groups taking shape this year – and some familiar faces who helped make more than 1,400 Angels of Hope last year are back crafting with us again!

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an experienced crafter or just fancy having a go. There’ll be tea, cake, conversation, patterns and plenty of encouragement. We also have some wool and stuffing available.

Can’t make Tuesday? You can still join in from home. We’re sharing some of our heart patterns here, so choose one, get crafting and return your finished hearts to us for the Festival. The hearts will be given away to visitors, spreading a little love far beyond Helmsley.

Tuesday 25 August • 2pm • All Saints’ Church, Helmsley

Come and help us fill Christmas with Hearts Full of Love.

23/08/2026

Fancy putting your general knowledge to the test?

Our Harvest Quiz Night is back at All Saints’ Church, Helmsley!

Friday 2nd October | 7.00pm
£15 per person – including a glass of w**e and cheese
Teams of four

Gather your team for a great evening of questions, cheese, w**e and a little friendly competition – all while helping to raise funds for the All Saints’ Church Roof Fund.

Tickets are available online, from Elijah Todd Newsagents (cash only), or from All Saints’ Church.

https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NjE4MS0xMA/t

Get your team together and book your places!

23/08/2026

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops at All Saints’ Church, Helmsley

Come and enjoy a relaxed and festive morning or afternoon creating your own beautiful Christmas wreath.

Wednesday 2 December
9.30am–12 noon OR 1pm–3.30pm
£35 per person

Everything you need is provided, with friendly tuition to help you create your own individual wreath to take home and enjoy throughout Christmas. There’ll also be coffee and mince pies waiting for you on arrival.

Places are limited and advance booking is essential.

All profits support the life and work of All Saints’ Church, Helmsley.

Book your place now: helmsleyparish.org.uk/christmas-tree-festival/christmas-wreath-making-workshop/

23/08/2026

We join Bishop Barry in holding in our prayers all those affected by this morning’s tragic collision on the A66, their families and friends, and all the emergency services responding.

May all caught up in this terrible tragedy know God’s comfort, strength and peace.

“I was shocked to hear the heartbreaking news of this morning’s fatal collision on the A66. My heart and prayers, along with those of churches across our town, go out to everyone involved and to all whose lives have been changed forever by this devastating crash.

“Words are inadequate, but we pray that all those affected, including those who serve in our emergency services, may know God’s presence and love.”

The Rt Revd Barry Hill, Bishop of Whitby, who serves communities across Middlesbrough.

03/08/2026

Join us at All Saints, Helmsley this August to hear the wonderful sounds of our 1931 Harrison & Harrison pipe organ.

Every Friday from 2.00pm–2.30pm, our organist Keith Johnson will be giving a free half-hour recital, offering the chance to enjoy the beauty and power of this much-loved instrument in the wonderful surroundings of our church.

Whether you're an organ enthusiast, love live music, or simply fancy taking a few moments of peace during your afternoon, you'd be very welcome.

📍 All Saints Church, Helmsley
🗓 Every Friday in August
🕑 2.00–2.30pm
🎟 Free admission – all welcome

03/08/2026

We sadly no longer have a Mothers' Union branch in Helmsley but there are still some Diocesan Members here. Tune in on Sunday if you can to this fabulous celebration.

Bishop Rosemarie Mallett marks the founding of the Mothers Union' 150 years ago.