Moorlands Benefice - Upper Esk Valley

The Benefice made up of two parishes and five churches.

There is a service at least one of the churches each Sunday and there is a mid-week Communion service at the Bradbury Centre, Eskmoors Lodge, in Castleton first Wednesday in the month at 11am. Anyone in the community or further afield is welcome to attend

Refreshments are served after each service and we would love to see you there - to share and grow in the love of Christ.

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PALM SUNDAY WALK - Castleton Church to Danby Chapel - thinking about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

for 1 hour
Castleton Church to Danby Chapel

Join us for the whole walk - or along the way. Begins at Castleton Church, stops at the Howe, Danby School, Fire Station, Danby Chapel. Bible readings and songs - come and see!

MAUNDY THURSDAY - DANBY CHAPEL - UNITED SERVICE Passover Meal and Last Supper -

Thursday 02 April 2026 Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Danby Chapel
Bridge Green Danby

Join us in the Upper Room at Danby Chapel for a meal and commemoration of the Last Supper

GOOD FRIDAY - United service at Castleton Church - reflections and music

Friday 03 April 2026 Friday at for 1 hour
St Michael & St George
Church Street Castleton Whitby, YO21 2EL, United Kingdom

Join us for this service of reflections, hymns and music as we think about the crucifixion of Jesus. The Bishop of Whitby, Barry, will be with us a part of his pilgrimage around the Deanery during Holy Week

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO - Kevin Wall or Margaret Wyke - or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Rob Marshall - [email protected] 01904 699509 / 07914 668907.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."
Danby, Castleton, Commondale, Westerdale: Kevin Wall - 01287 660548
Moorsholm: Margaret Wyke 01287 660425