Lent Courses

Lent is a time for reflection and many churches choose to run courses which allow people to explore and develop their faith. Here are a few weekly courses which are running through Lent in Stokesley Deanery:

At Great Ayton, on Mondays at 6:30 in the Coffee Lounge there will be a course entitled The Chosen for those who are curious and those who want to explore their faith.

St. Francis, Ingleby Barwick would like to invite those aged 18-30 to join their Faithful Friends group, meeting on Wednesdays between 6:00-8:00. A chance to have honest conversations about faith and Christianity, with a free supper and creche facilities available.

Stokesley are exploring The Ruthless elimination of Hurry – how to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world on Tuesday afternoons at 2 pm in Church, starting on 24th February.

Swainby Church are hosting Lent Lunches in the Church Hall on Mondays during Lent from 12-1:30.

For more information about joining any of these courses, please see the websites, Facebook Pages or ‘A Church Near You’ pages for the respective churches.

Ash Wednesday in Stokesley Deanery

We mark the beginning of Lent throughout the Deanery on Wednesday, 18th February 2026. You will be able to attend Communion services with ashing throughout the Deanery. Services (arranged in order of starting time) include:

Stokesley Parish Church – 9.30 am in the Chapel

Swainby, Holy Cross Church – 9.30 am

Nunthorpe – 10 am

Kirkby in Cleveland – 10 am

Brookfield – 10 am

Great Ayton – 10 am

Hilton – 12 noon

Yarm – 7 pm (sung Eucharist)

Stainton – 7 pm

Great Ayton – 7 pm

Hutton Rudby – 7 pm

Nunthorpe – 7.30 pm

Everyone is welcome at any of these services.