Benefice of Leyburn and Bellerby

Benefice of Leyburn and Bellerby St Matthews is a Grade II listed church in the market town of Leyburn. We seek to spread the good news of Jesus throughout our communities. St. to 4 p.m.

St Johns Bellerby is a simply designed friendly church located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Matthews, Leyburn is the Anglican Church for the people of Leyburn and has been serving the community since 1868. Join us throughout the month for:

Morning Prayer - Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom
Evening Prayer - Tuesday and Friday at 5.00 p.m. at St Matthew's
Midweek Communion

with Coffee and Chat - Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. at St Matthew's
Evening Prayer - Thursday 5.00 p.m. at St John's

Sunday Holy Communion - 9.00 a.m. St John's and 10.45 a.m. St Matthew's
Following the service there will be virtual Coffee and Chat at 11.45 a.m. in Stephen's Zoom Room

Compline - first Sunday in the month, 6.00 p.m. at St John's
Evening Prayer - second Sunday in the month, 6.00 p.m. at St Matthew's
Together for Worship - third Sunday in the month, 6.00 p.m. at St Matthew's
Evening Prayer - fourth Sunday in the month, 6.00 p.m. at St John's

Joint Benefice Service every 5th Sunday at 10.30 a.m. (alternating between St John's and St Matthew's)

St Matthew's Church is open to visitors and for private prayer and contemplation from 9 a.m. every day. For more details please contact our Administrator on 07375 942854 or email [email protected]

The Young People’s Activities are ready for tomorrow’s church service.  The theme for these activities are the Old Testa...
09/05/2026

The Young People’s Activities are ready for tomorrow’s church service. The theme for these activities are the Old Testament reading about Noah and the promise from God.

Our services are
9am Holy Communion St John’s Bellerby
10.45am Holy Communion St Matthew’s Leyburn
5pm Evening Prayer St Matthew’s Leyburn

Our 10.45am service will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel - Benefice of Leyburn and Bellerby

All are Welcome to join us

Diocese of Leeds, Church of England Leeds C of E Children and Young People

We have a busy weekend in the Benefice.Saturday, 2nd MaySt John’s Bellerby 10am - 4pm - Home made cakes and refreshments...
01/05/2026

We have a busy weekend in the Benefice.

Saturday, 2nd May

St John’s Bellerby 10am - 4pm - Home made cakes and refreshments in church as part of Made in Bellerby - All are welcome
St Matthew’s Leyburn - 10am - 12 noon - Coffee Morning - Drinks and cakes. All are Welcome

Sunday 3rd May

St John’s Bellerby - 10.30am - Joint Benefice Communion Service

All are welcome to join in these events.

We look forward to welcoming you!

“We are pilgrims on a journey”
01/05/2026

“We are pilgrims on a journey”

Thank you to the teams in Leyburn and Bellerby who have worked together to decorate our churches ready for Easter mornin...
04/04/2026

Thank you to the teams in Leyburn and Bellerby who have worked together to decorate our churches ready for Easter morning.
Our services tomorrow are
9am. Holy Communion. St John’s Bellerby
10.45am Holy Communion St Matthew’s Leyburn

All are welcome

Today is Good Friday where we remember that Jesus died on the cross for us all.Our services today are10am Walk of Witnes...
03/04/2026

Today is Good Friday where we remember that Jesus died on the cross for us all.
Our services today are
10am Walk of Witness beginning at Leyburn Methodist Chapel and ending at St Matthew’s Church with Hot Cross Buns and coffee

2pm Hour at the Cross at St John’s Bellerby

All are welcome

The table is set….
02/04/2026

The table is set….

Maundy ThursdayThe day we remember the Last Supper and Jesus betrayal.  We have an Agape Supper and Stripping of the Alt...
02/04/2026

Maundy Thursday
The day we remember the Last Supper and Jesus betrayal. We have an Agape Supper and Stripping of the Altar to mark this at 6.30pm at St Matthews Leyburn.

Wednesday of Holy WeekWe have a meditative service of anointing  where we remember the story of Jesus being anointed in ...
01/04/2026

Wednesday of Holy Week
We have a meditative service of anointing where we remember the story of Jesus being anointed in Bethany at 7pm in St John's Bellerby.

Tuesday of Holy WeekTonight at 7pm in St Matthew's Church, a meditative service where we think about Jesus telling his d...
31/03/2026

Tuesday of Holy Week

Tonight at 7pm in St Matthew's Church, a meditative service where we think about Jesus telling his disciples about his impending death and make our journey with him.

This week is Holy Week the pivotal week in the Christian Faith.  These are the services taking place in our churches whe...
30/03/2026

This week is Holy Week the pivotal week in the Christian Faith. These are the services taking place in our churches where we walk with Jesus to the cross and the resurrection. Please come along to any of these - ALL ARE WELCOME

'God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.'

28/03/2026

Palm Sunday Services

9am. Holy Communion - St John’s Bellerby
10.30am. Palm Sunday Service - Leyburn Methodist Chapel
5pm. Evening Prayer - St John’s Bellerby

All are Welcome

Address

Harmby Road
Leyburn
DL85EG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+447375942854

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