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This weekend sees churches all around the Deanery celebrating Pentecost (May 24th), the seventh Sunday after Easter when we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming to Jesus’ disciples. There will be a service in a church near you on Sunday – please see individual parishes news and events for details. Whit Sunday is also the reasonContinue reading “Pentecost”

Two concerts are taking place in our Deanery this weekend, as well as several events in aid of Christian Aid. Please see the churches’ webpages for further information about these events: Friday 15th May: Christian Aid Coffee Afternoon, 2 pm at Ingleby Greenhow Primary School.  Friday 15th May: Stokesley St. Peter and St. Paul, 7 pm. ConcertContinue reading “Events in the Deanery 15th – 22nd May”

Thursday, 14th May is Ascension Day. The risen Jesus appeared for 40 days prior to his Ascension so Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter. Many local churches will be holding services, so please check the website/Facebook page of your local church – the ones I know about in Stokesley DeaneryContinue reading “Ascension Day”

As we turn the calendar into May and welcome the spring sunshine, thoughts in the Deanery turn towards the coming of longer days and time outdoors. And lots of opportunities to drink coffee, apparently! Here are a selection of events taking place throughout Stokesley Deanery, you would be welcome at any of them: Friday, MayContinue reading “May events in the Deanery”

The Diocese of York anticipates being awarded funding to enable a three-year appointment to the role of Parish Giving Development Officer.  This is a new and significant outward‑facing post at the heart of diocesan life. They will play a key part the Diocese’s Free Will Offer process, supporting parishes to strengthen financial sustainability and to growContinue reading “Diocese of York seeks Parish Giving Development Officer”