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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Monthly Benefice service of Holy Communion at Abbeyfield, Castleton

Sunday 06 September 2026, Sunday 04 October 2026, Sunday 01 November 2026, Sunday 06 December 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
Abbeyfield/Esk Moors Lodge
Langburn Bank Castleton, YO21 2ED, United Kingdom

Join us as we worship in the relaxed setting of Abbeyfield - an assisted living place for over 55s.

Benefice Holy Communion at St Mary's church, Moorsholm

Sunday 30 August 2026, Sunday 13 September 2026, Sunday 11 October 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's
High Street Moorsholm Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3JH, United Kingdom

Join us - if you need a lift let us know

MONTHLY midweek Holy Communion [usually 3rd Wednesday]

Wednesday 16 September 2026, Wednesday 21 October 2026, Wednesday 18 November 2026, Wednesday 16 December 2026 Wednesday at for 30 mins
Abbeyfield/Esk Moors Lodge
Langburn Bank Castleton, YO21 2ED

Come and join us for this short service of Holy Communion in the peace of this place - open to all.
Refreshments and chat to follow!

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