St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Tony, Glenys, Charles, and Deak, admitted to the Company of Servers at a special Eucharist at St Mary's last Saturday.

10/06/2026

Join us for a fun-filled time at our famous summer Church Fair! Come along and enjoy live music from the fantastic Altofts and Normanton Brass Band as you explore a variety of stalls. Our café will be open, serving refreshments and tasty hot dogs to keep you going. Bring the whole family for a lovely community day out. We can’t wait to see you!

09/06/2026

Join us in the Community Centre for a fun-filled afternoon of crafts, stories and games. This Sunday the theme will be "Hidden Treasure". Perfect for children and families. No need to book – just come as you are and bring your curiosity. Plus, free refreshments! Everyone warmly invited.

09/06/2026

Come and enjoy "Sanctuary" on Thursday 11th June, when we will be commemorating Barnabas the Apostle and considering what it means to be an "encourager". Sanctuary is a Eucharist with space for watching and waiting. The service uses fewer words than a Sunday Eucharist, and leaves more time for reflection, using gentle music and silence. There is the opportunity to receive prayer ministry at the end of the service for those who would like it. As always, all welcome.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Did you know that you can now read our Sunday sermons online? In this week's sermon for Trinity 1, Claire reflected on Volunteers' Week, love, and vocation. The image shows a detail from a painting of Christ healing the woman with the haemorrhage by Frank Wesley (1923-2002).

https://whitkirkchurch.org.uk/sermons/2026/06/volunteer/

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Suzanne and Dave, and Judith and David, married over 50 years ago at St Mary's and celebrating at Ripon Cathedral's Golden Wedding service. In the course of the service, those present were invited to renew their wedding vows. Well done you four!

07/06/2026

As this Volunteers' Week draws to a close, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to each and every person who volunteers in any way at St Mary's. You all contribute, you are all amazing, we are stronger because of each one of you... the body and the beating heart of Christ in this place.

07/06/2026

Evensong - You are warmly invited to our service filled with beauty and tradition. Choral Evensong at St Mary's is rooted in The Book of Common Prayer, it weaves together scripture, prayer, and uplifting choral music, psalms, canticles, and anthems from the rich Anglican tradition. Come, find peace in the words, joy in the music, and a sense of belonging in worship shared together.

06/06/2026

The unmistakable sound of Yorkshire brass band music is coming to church. Join us for a special FREE concert with Altofts & Normanton Brass Band, a band with roots stretching back to the 1880s and the proud mining communities of West Yorkshire.
An afternoon of uplifting music, tradition, and unforgettable atmosphere. All welcome.