Celebrating the Feast of Candlemas - Friday, 2nd February, 7.00 p.m.

for 1 hour
All Saints' Helmsley
The Market Square HELMSLEY York, YO62 5AQ, United Kingdom

Join us for our evening Holy Communion service to mark the end of the Season of Christmas.
Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ or the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem, in accordance with Jewish laws and rites. (Luke 2:22–40)

St Mary Magdalene

Welcome to this hidden gem of a church - near the red telephone box, along the grassy track and behind the copse of trees!

Enter, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, remembering the many who have worshipped here and continue to come here to pray and meditate in this special place.  

The church is on the Temple Moore Trail and was celebrated in a poem by John Betjeman.

For more historical details about the church and Betjeman's poem, click on the Facilities tab on the menu on the left of this page.

You are welcome to join us at any of our services or events.


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Celebrating the Feast of Candlemas - Friday, 2nd February, 7.00 p.m.

for 1 hour
All Saints' Helmsley
The Market Square HELMSLEY York, YO62 5AQ, United Kingdom

Join us for our evening Holy Communion service to mark the end of the Season of Christmas.
Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ or the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem, in accordance with Jewish laws and rites. (Luke 2:22–40)

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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 Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’ 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: George Gyte,
Tel. 01439 798992 or 07900 896739.
Email: [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Rob Marshall,
Tel. 01904 699524 or 07914 668907.
Email: [email protected].

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."

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St Mary Magdalene Charity No. 519506