Crib service

for 1 hour
St James, Birstwith
St James Church Lackon Bank Birstwith Harrogate, HG3 2NG, United Kingdom
Fun Nativity/crib service at 2.30, with live donkey visitor. Come dressed as a character from the Christmas story, children will be invited to put on a costume on arrival if they do not have their own. Angels, shepherds, donkey, sheep...

Hampsthwaite: St Thomas a Becket

A warm welcome awaits you at St Thomas a Becket church in the lovely village of Hampsthwaite. 

We are currently in 'vacancy', a period where we are recruiting a new Vicar. For now, please contact our Parish Administrator, Gill Clarke either by phone or email:

Phone: 07840 922748 (working hours: Monday 1-3.00pm, Tuesday 2-3.00pm, Wednesday 1-3.00pm)

Email: [email protected]

Holy Communion services are held in Hampsthwaite on the first and third Sundays of every month, starting at 11am.  On the second Sunday of each month there is a Holy Communion service at Felliscliffe Chapel, which starts at 9am. Holy Communion services are also held in the other churches in our Benefice; Killinghall and Birstwith. The venues for these services and further details can be found by clicking on the "visit page" below.

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Mrs Gill Clarke

Parish Office
St John’s Church,
Bilton Lane
Harrogate

HG1 3DT
Parish Administrator
07840 922748

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Crib service

for 1 hour
St James, Birstwith
St James Church Lackon Bank Birstwith Harrogate, HG3 2NG, United Kingdom

Fun Nativity/crib service at 2.30, with live donkey visitor. Come dressed as a character from the Christmas story, children will be invited to put on a costume on arrival if they do not have their own. Angels, shepherds, donkey, sheep...

Safeguarding

The parish of Hampsthwaite with Felliscliffe and Killinghall is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Leeds's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advise our Parish Safeguarding Officer.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Contact details of the Diocesan Safeguarding team:

Team email: [email protected]

Office number: 0113 353 0257

Carla Darbyshire - [email protected], mobile 07399 809732

Jenny Leccardi - [email protected], mobile 07872 005189

Narinder Lyon - [email protected], mobile 07872 005309