Click/tap the link below to read this week's sermon and the associated Bible passages.Can we say 'Yes' to God? Today's sermon from Reverend Anthony.
St James’ Lealholm · St Thomas’ Glaisdale · St Hilda’s Egton · St Matthew’s Grosmont · St Mary’s GoathlandAdvent, Christmas and New YearServices and events from Saturday 13th December 2025 to Sunday 1st February 2026Printed copies of this information will be available in our churches from Sunday 14th December.Saturday 13 December6.30 pm Christmas Concert – an evening of Christmas music presented by Becky Foord and friends, with mulled cider and mince pies, at St James’ Church, Lealholm (in aid of SUDEP Action and church funds)7 pm for 7.30 pm A Merry Christmas Trivia Quiz with Chris the Quizman at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont (teams of four, £1 entry per person, pay bar)Sunday 14 December – Third Sunday of Advent9–10 am Morning Prayer at St James’ Church, Lealholm10.45 am–12.15 pm Celtic Communion for Advent at St Thomas’ Church, Glaisdale3–4.30 pm Community Carol Service with The Goathland Singers at St Mary’s Church, GoathlandMonday 15 December2–3 pm Carol Service with Lealholm School at St James’ Church, Lealholm3–4.30 pm Fellowship Space: Carols round the Christmas Tree with festive refreshments at The Hollins Institute, GrosmontTuesday 16 December10 am–12 pm Community Café at Goathland Village Hall2–3.30 pm Egton Primary School Christmas Performance with festive refreshments afterwards at St Hilda’s Church, Egton3.30–4.15 pm 1, 2, 3, Jesus and Me at St Hilda’s Church, Egton6.30–8.30 pm Bible Space at The Vicarage, EgtonWednesday 17 December6–7.30 pm Egton Primary School Christmas Performance at St Hilda’s Church, Egton6.30–8 pm Come and Sing Carols at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontThursday 18 December10.30 am–2.30 pm Vi’s Community Café with Wreath Workshop (using natural materials) at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont2–3 pm Carol Service with Glaisdale School at St Thomas’ Church, GlaisdaleFriday 19 December2.30–3.30 pm Crib Service with Goathland School at St Mary’s Church, GoathlandFrom 6.30 pm mulled wine and mince pies at Beck View Tearoom, Lealholm6.45 pm Carols Around the Christmas Tree, Lealholm7.30–9 pm Carols by Candlelight with Mark Stratton and Kate Fenton at the Piano at Egton Village HallSunday 21 December – Fourth Sunday of Advent9–10 am Holy Communion for Advent at St James’ Church, Lealholm10.45 am–12 pm Holy Communion for Advent at St Hilda’s Church, Egton12–1 pm Bring and Share Festive Lunch for all four parishes at St Hilda’s Church, Egton4–5.30 pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Thomas’ Church, GlaisdaleWednesday 24 December – Christmas Eve3–4 pm Christingle & Crib Service at St Thomas’ Church, Glaisdale6–7 pm Crib Service at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont8–9 pm Midnight Mass (Bethlehem Time) at St Mary’s Church, Goathland11.30 pm–12.30 am Midnight Mass at St Hilda’s Church, EgtonThursday 25 December – Christmas Day9–10 am Christmas Day Holy Communion at St James’ Church, Lealholm11 am–12 pm Christmas Day Holy Communion at St Mary’s Church, GoathlandSunday 28 December – First Sunday of Christmas9–10 am Morning Prayer at St James’ Church, Lealholm10.45 am–12.15 pm Holy Communion by Extension at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontSunday 4 January – Epiphany9–10 am Holy Baptism and Holy Communion for the Epiphany at St Mary’s Church, Goathland10.30 am–12 pm Special Covenant Service with our Methodist friends for all four parishes at Lealholm Methodist Church3 pm Fellowship Space, watching a short film “A Message from God,” exploring how reading and experiencing the Bible is transformational, at The Hollins Institute, GrosmontTuesday 6 January6–6.30 pm Deanery Evening Prayer at The Vicarage, Egton and on Zoom6.30–8.30 pm Bible Space at The Vicarage, EgtonThursday 8 January10.30 am–2.30 pm Vi’s Community Café at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontSunday 11 January – Second Sunday of Epiphany9–10 am Morning Prayer at St James’ Church, Lealholm10.45 am–12.15 pm Special Plough Sunday Holy Communion Service with Goathland Plough Stots at St Mary’s Church, Goathland4–5 pm Café Church for the Epiphany at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontTuesday 13 January6.30–8.30 pm Sharing Space – locations vary, please contact us for further information3.30–4.15 pm 1, 2, 3, Jesus and Me at St Hilda’s Church, EgtonThursday 15 January10.30 am–2.30 pm Vi’s Community Café at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontSunday 18 January – Third Sunday of Epiphany9–10 am Holy Communion at St James’ Church, Lealholm10.45 am–12.15 pm Holy Communion at St Hilda’s Church, EgtonTuesday 20 January10 am–12 pm Community Café at Goathland Village Hall3.30–4.15 pm 1, 2, 3, Jesus and Me at St Hilda’s Church, Egton6.30–8.30 pm Bible Space at The Vicarage, EgtonThursday 22 January10.30 am–2.30 pm Vi’s Community Café at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontSunday 25 January – Fourth Sunday of Epiphany9–10 am Morning Prayer at St James’ Church, Lealholm10.45 am–12.15 pm Holy Communion at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont5–6 pm Taizé at St Thomas’ Church, GlaisdaleTuesday 27 January6.30–9 pm Sharing Space – locations vary, please contact us for further information3.30–4.15 pm 1, 2, 3, Jesus and Me at St Hilda’s Church, EgtonThursday 29 January10.30 am–2.30 pm Vi’s Community Café at St Matthew’s Church, GrosmontSunday 1 February – Presentation of Christ in the Temple9–10 am Morning Prayer at St James’ Church, Lealholm3–4.30 pm Special Licensing and Holy Communion Service for Reverend Anthony with Bishop Barry and Archdeacon Amanda at St Mary’s Church, Goathland4.30–6.30 pm Reception for all four parishes after the licensing (food and refreshments provided) at Goathland Village HallRegular groups and gatheringsWeeklySunday Morning Worship – services every Sunday at 9 am in Lealholm and 10.45 am across our parishes, in Glaisdale, Egton, Grosmont and Goathland; please see the listings above or our website for details of which church is hosting the later service each week.Vi’s Community Café – weekly café with hot food, drinks, cakes and a warm welcome; Thursdays, 10.30 am–2.30 pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont.1, 2, 3, Jesus and Me – a short, child-friendly service for all ages with songs, a Bible story, chat and refreshments; usually on a Tuesday after school (3.30 for 3.45 pm) at St Hilda’s Church, Egton – please see the list above for confirmation of dates.FortnightlyGoathland Community Café – friendly fortnightly drop in with refreshments and conversation; usually on 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings, 10–12, at Goathland Village Hall, Goathland.Bible Space – small group to read and learn more about the wonder of the Bible; 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings, 6.30–8.30 pm, at The Vicarage, Egton.Sharing Space – a relaxed opportunity for discussion around aspects of faith; meeting on 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings, usually 6.30–8.30 pm, in homes across the parishes.Monthly and Fifth SundaysCeltic Communion – reflective Holy Communion service using Celtic prayers and hymns; usually the 2nd Sunday at 10.45 am at St Thomas’ Church, Glaisdale.Café Church – informal worship with modern songs and refreshments at our tables; usually on the 2nd Sunday at 4 pm at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont.Fellowship Space – fun, food, faith and friendship; usually a monthly gathering on the 1st Sunday at 3 pm at The Hollins Institute, Grosmont.Taizé – a quiet, special, reflective time with simple chants and space for silence; usually on the 4th Sunday evening at 5 pm at St Thomas’ Church, Glaisdale.Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) – traditional Evening Prayer with silence, hymns and space for reflection; usually the 5th Sunday at 3 pm at St Hilda’s Church, Egton.Contact and further informationFor the latest information about services and events (as details may occasionally change at short notice), please see:website middleESKmoor.orgemail welcome@middleESKmoor.orgor phone The Vicarage on 01947 899843.middleESKmoor.orgEnriching · Sharing · KnowingYou are very welcome to join us at any of these services and events.We would love to see you!---The Reverend Anthony BennettInterim MinisterYork Diocese---email: anthony@middleeskmoor.orglandline: 01947 899843mobile: 07484 735284
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Tomorrow, 7th December, is The Second Sunday of Advent:9 am Morning Prayer at St James' Lealholm;10.45 am Holy Communion at St Mary's Goathland.Come and join us, we would love to see you! Refreshments and Randall's amazing baking served in Goathland.And a reminder that tonight is the Christmas Fun Night in Goathland.
Charity Auction of Promises15th NovemberRobinson Institute, GlaisdaleDoors open 19.00Start 19.30 Visit our event pageFundraising event for Air Ambulance and Benefice of Middle Esk Moorand Fantastic Good Old Days Musical Extravaganzawith Auctioneer Rob Smith, musician Kate Fenton and Pavilion BalladiersFree Entry / BarHere is the list of the Promises available to bid for! If you can’t attend you can still bid!Absentee bids need to be in by 18.00 on 14th November. Send to sspink63@gmail.com or Tel 07885638451.Absentee bids will be passed on to the Auctioneer and if a bid is successful you will notified after the 15th November.1. Voucher for 1/2 side smoked salmon - Dennis Crooks2. Oil painting Sunset over Heather Moor with sheep 22”x 10” - Chris Geall value £2603. “Frosty Morning Guisborough Priory” Lino Cut by local artist Will Taylor4. Limited edition print Sunflower and Pears - Louise Garrett value £2005. 2 jars of local honey- Tim Heald6. Middle Eastern menu, 3 courses for 2 people, ingredients supplied. Prepared, delivered and served in your own home. -Andrea Russell7. New Brunswick Soprano Ukulele in blue and 1 free lesson -Chris Metcalfe8. 3 months free parking in Grosmont Office Row March 21st - June 20th 2026- Helen Leech9. 1 hour Singing lesson- this would cover, voice production, breathing and tone control - Alan Palmer10. 3 night stay for 4 in 5* Roding Cottage, Egton availability between 1st December 2025 and 15th March 2026 (no dogs) - Ed & Jilly Mangles11. A day’s Fishing on the Esk - on a stretch of the Esk, Grosmont. With hot drinks during the day and a glass of wine at the end of the day - either to celebrate or commiserate! -Kate and Ed Selby12. Fireside companion set - Finkel Forge, Egton13. Sunday Lunch and bottle of wine - The Star Inn, Harome14. £10 voucher - Victoria Farm Garden Centre15. Helicopter Ride 20 minute local flight for 1 person, or if 2 people 10 mins each from Goathland next Spring when weather is good -Lesley Mayes16. Foldable Exercise Bike value £120 - Farhad Emad17. 2 night stay at Riftswood B&B in Whitby. Dates of stay to be arranged on a mutually convenient basis, subject to room availability. - Paula Craggs18. Pilates - Choice between either 1:1 session or join a group for a couple of sessions - Rosie Bentley19. A hand made fresh traditional Christmas wreath 20” across on 12” wire frame, on moss base - Annie Williamson (It will be made using locally foraged greenery, holly, ivy, berries, crab apples and foliage, dependant on what nature can provide in the days before making).20. Voucher for Luxury cut and blow dry -Contemporary Hairdressers Whitby21. 3 Night Break in Campion Cottage Sandsend valid till Nov 2026 - Mulgrave Estate22. £10 gift voucher- Millbry Hill Country Store23. Sunday Lunch for 2 + Bottle of Wine valid till November 2026- Star Inn Harome24. Black and White unframed Photographic Print of Cote Hill Island value £150 - Ian MacDonald25. Dumpy bag of logs delivery within 15mins of Glaisdale - Chris Ford26. Kraft Bothams gift bag, with tin of biscuits and a couple of cakes27. Voucher for 2 for Bottomless Brunch Sanders Yard, Whitby28. £10 voucher - Victoria Farm Garden Centre29. Voucher for 2 for cafe or home delivery - Egton Supper Club30. I/2 day baking course value £50 ( cinnamon buns & croissants)- Off the Rails Glaisdale31. Free Mot at M& M Motors Egton32. Afternoon tea for two voucher - Beck View Tearoom, Lealhom33. Whitby Cobbler £25 voucher valid till 6.9.2634. Esk Valley Luncheon Club voucher for 2 people35. Tiger Inn, Easington £25 voucher - valid till Jan 1st 202636. £30 Voucher for 2 Haircuts Micks Clip Joint Gents Hairdresser, Whitby, Valid till 10.4.2637. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness on Windermere ( voted one of the top ten attractions in Europe) A voucher for 2 Adults and 2 children to enjoy free entrance, plus afternoon tea in the amazing Peter Rabbit Cafe ( value £100.00)38. Sleeping Beauty at Stephen Joseph Theatre - voucher for 4 tickets, valid from 29th Nov - 31st. Please book early39. 3 Course Lunch for 2 (excluding drinks) -Homestead Kitchen, Goathland40. £60 gift voucher for The Ellerby and free MOT test Cleveland Garage, Hinderwell41. Box of handmade goats milk soaps made from milk and whey - Abbey Farm Rosedale Abbey42. Teddy Bear 13 inch - donated by Farhad’s granddaughter Dorri43. Meal for 2 with bottle of house wine - The Eskdale, Castleton. Valid for 8 months from 16th November44. A day in the Life of a Priest - a chance to spend a Sunday with Rev Anthony Bennett, meeting at Egton Vicarage at 8am for Morning Prayers, join in with Morning Services, followed by lunch and series of pastoral visits to housebound taking Holy Communion, finishing at 4pm45. Voucher for Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Postgate Inn, Egton Bridge46. Stainless steel Fish Kettle value £5047. £ 20 voucher - Ford Butchers Glaisdale48. £20 gift voucher for Magpie Cafe Whitby to be redeemed by 18th January 202649. 11/2 hr Adult Acting Session with professional actor/director Mark Stratton. Suitable for 1 or 2 people ( amateur or professional), working on a monologue or duologue. Choice of script to be discussed.50. A 45 minute Adult Tap Dance Lesson, with professional choreographer Sheila Carter FISTD. This is for one or two people of any level from Beginners to Advanced51. Footplate Experience on a Heritage Steam Locomotive Pickering to Grosmont return Available on selected dates between April and October 2026 (weather and operating conditions permitting) Value £475 - Anna Long
