We’re glad to welcome back our Area Dean, Revd. Tessa Stephens, who has recently been on sabbatical for three months. Her place has been superbly filled by Revd. Darren Moore in her absence.
You can now contact Revd. Stephens on 01642 285413 or at tessa.stephens@btinternet.com.
Kirklevington Parish Church has a new organ, which will be inaugurated on Friday, 25th July at 7 pm. Harry Brown will give a recital, including works by Bach, Widor and Whitlock. Pimms and strawberries will also be served! The event is free, but a retiring collection will be taken.
There are several events happening throughout the Deanery this weekend:
A Life Transformed by Jesus – Men’s Breakfast with Gram Seed, Saturday 12th July, 9.30, St. Margaret’s Church, Brookfield. This is a free event but cash donations are welcome at the event for Sowing Seeds Ministries. Tickets from vanessakirby@gmail.com
Benjamin Baker – Exploration: inspired by the spirit of James Cook. Saturday, 12th July at 7 pm, All Saints’ Church Great Ayton. A violin concert (no interval) with music by Bach, Perkinson, Winkelman, Margetic and Farr. Ticket price £12.50 (in aid of All Saints funds). Tickets available from the Discovery Centre Great Ayton, Ken Taylor (ekrecess133@gmail.com) or Frank Harrison (frankharrison83@hotmail.co.uk)
Earth Church service at St. Francis, Ingelby Barwick, Sunday 13th July at 4.30. Everyone is welcome – buffet tea, fun activities for all ages and a short worship service.
A few events happening throughout the Deanery, this week and next.
Taize Style Evening Prayer Sunday July 6th at 6:00 pm in All Saints’ Church Great Ayton.
St. Margaret’s Brookfield is 65! Celebrations will take place on Sunday 6th July with a family fun day (2-4 pm) and a celebration Songs of Praise in the evening (5 pm)
Churchwardens’ Admission Service: 7.00 pm at St. Margaret’s, Brookfield on Wednesday, July 9th. Be there, or be … admitted at an alternative service in another Deanery.
A Life Transformed by Jesus – Men’s Breakfast with Gram Seed, Saturday 12th July, 9.30, St. Margaret’s Church, Brookfield. This is a free event, open to men from throughout Teesside, but cash donations are welcome at the event for Sowing Seeds Ministries. Tickets from vanessakirby@gmail.com
Musicians needed:
St. Francis Ingleby Barwick are praying for a person with a humble, true and bold heart to lead their sung worship. They are also welcoming more instruments and singers into the band. Initially you will join practise sessions on Monday evenings at 7pm, then progress to leading our band and congregation in sung worship at 9.30am Sunday service. Contact them (on 01642 760171) or simply come along any Monday at 7pm.
St. Mary Magdalene, Yarm, are looking for an Organist/Director of Music – see their advert below.
Priesting: On Sunday, 29th June Revds. Liz Brown and Emma Cain will be admitted to the Priesthood at St. Francis, Ingleby Barwick at 7 pm. All welcome, and please pray for them.
And a reminder that St. Margaret’s, Brookfield, will soon be 65!
Stokesley Deanery