Gathering Lent Prayer Walk led by Bishop Barry and Archdeacon Amanda (Sunday 9 March)

for 7 hours, 15 mins

This Lent Prayer Walk will take place on the St Aelred's Pilgrim Trail and forms part of the Archbishop of York’s initiatives, namely the 'Lord’s Prayer Tour' and 'Faith in the North'. We promise you joy, companionship, food for the body and the soul, and a good day’s walk amongst friends. All are welcome.

Please bring a packed lunch and wear clothes and footwear appropriate for North Yorkshire in March!

The concept of the Gathering Walk is that people may join at any stage they wish but, above all, are encouraged to take part in the final section in Rievaulx.

See details below of what is happening, where and when:

10.00 a.m: Welcome, coffee, cakes, and prayers at All Saints Church, Old Byland

10.30 a.m: Commencement of our Gathering Lent Prayer Walk

11.45 a.m: Saint Mary’s Church, Scawton: cold drinks; prayers

12.15 p.m: Prayers at the closed Church of Saint Michael, Cold Kirby. Soup and bread roll, plus (your own) packed lunch, in the Village Hall opposite the church.

1.00 p.m: Prayers.

1.15 p.m: Leave Cold Kirby for Rievaulx

3.00 p.m: Arrive Rievaulx Methodist Church for tea and biscuits

3.30 p.m. Prayers in Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Rievaulx

3.45 p.m: Procession commences from St Mary the Virgin Church, preceded by the Processional Cross, to the Nave in Rievaulx Abbey

4.00 p.m: Short service to be held in Rievaulx Abbey Nave, led by Bishop Barry and accompanied by the Bilsdale Silver Band. (If wet, this service will be held in the Abbey Café.)

4.30 p.m: Refreshments in the Abbey Café following the service.

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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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Gathering Lent Prayer Walk led by Bishop Barry and Archdeacon Amanda (Sunday 9 March)

for 7 hours, 15 mins

This Lent Prayer Walk will take place on the St Aelred's Pilgrim Trail and forms part of the Archbishop of York’s initiatives, namely the 'Lord’s Prayer Tour' and 'Faith in the North'. We promise you joy, companionship, food for the body and the soul, and a good day’s walk amongst friends. All are welcome.

Please bring a packed lunch and wear clothes and footwear appropriate for North Yorkshire in March!

The concept of the Gathering Walk is that people may join at any stage they wish but, above all, are encouraged to take part in the final section in Rievaulx.

See details below of what is happening, where and when:

10.00 a.m: Welcome, coffee, cakes, and prayers at All Saints Church, Old Byland

10.30 a.m: Commencement of our Gathering Lent Prayer Walk

11.45 a.m: Saint Mary’s Church, Scawton: cold drinks; prayers

12.15 p.m: Prayers at the closed Church of Saint Michael, Cold Kirby. Soup and bread roll, plus (your own) packed lunch, in the Village Hall opposite the church.

1.00 p.m: Prayers.

1.15 p.m: Leave Cold Kirby for Rievaulx

3.00 p.m: Arrive Rievaulx Methodist Church for tea and biscuits

3.30 p.m. Prayers in Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Rievaulx

3.45 p.m: Procession commences from St Mary the Virgin Church, preceded by the Processional Cross, to the Nave in Rievaulx Abbey

4.00 p.m: Short service to be held in Rievaulx Abbey Nave, led by Bishop Barry and accompanied by the Bilsdale Silver Band. (If wet, this service will be held in the Abbey Café.)

4.30 p.m: Refreshments in the Abbey Café following the service.

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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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