Don’t forget your clocks!

This weekend the clocks go back on Saturday night/Sunday morning (25th-26th October). An extra hour in bed (or you’ll be an hour early for church if you forget …)

Some other things happening in the Deanery this weekend:

15th – 29th October Yarm Church is hosting a poster exhibition marking 80 years of Christian Aid from Wednesday 15th-29th October. This is a national touring exhibition telling the story of CA through the posters, each accompanied by a narrative explaining the context. 

And some good news to share: on Saturday 1st November our Area Dean, Tessa Stephens, will become part of the York Minster College of Canons as Honorary Canon and Prebendary of Langtoft. The Collation, Admission and Installation Evensong will take place in York Minster at 5.30 pm.

This week in the Deanery

Sunday 19th – Saturday 25th October

Sunday 19th October 

At 9.30am Kirkby-in-Cleveland Church will be celebrating the Harvest with refreshments afterwards. 

Newton Under Roseberry will be holding their Harvest Festival at 11 am. 

Friday, 24th October, Tea for Teesside (Hospice), will be held 9.30-12.30 at St. Mary Magdalene, Yarm

15th – 29th October Yarm Church is hosting a poster exhibition marking 80 years of Christian Aid from Wednesday 15th-29th October. This is a national touring exhibition telling the story of CA through the posters, each accompanied by a narrative explaining the context. You could combine a visit with a trip to Cafe Magdalen!

Early October in the Deanery

As we move further into the Autumn, there is lots of news to share.

First of all, we would like to share the prayer for the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt. Revd. Sarah Mullally, whose appointment has been announced today.

And we also have a new appointment in our Deanery – Tuesday sees the induction of the Revd. Sarah Cliff as Vicar of Great Ayton. Welcome to her, and to her family. Her induction service takes place on Tuesday, 7th October at 7 pm in Christ Church, Great Ayton. All are welcome to attend.

We have several Harvest Festivals taking place this Sunday.

On Sunday 5th October 3pm at St Hilda’s Chop Gate, Harvest will be celebrated with Bilsdale Silver Band and refreshments afterwards. All welcome!

Stokesley Parish Church is celebrating Harvest this weekend with children’s craft activities in the church on Saturday 4th October, 9.30-11.30. Their Family Harvest Festival then takes place on Sunday 5th October at 10.00 am.

Stainton are holding their Harvest Festival at Cafe Church at 11.00 am on Sunday 5th October.

St. Mary Magdalene, Yarm, are also holding their Harvest Festival on Sunday 5th October at 10.30 am.

And finally, Nunthorpe is welcoming furry and feathered friends to their annual Pet Service on Sunday 5th October, 9.30 am in St. Mary’s Church Hall.

You might also want to check out ‘Volumes for the Vulnerable’, a sale of books, jigsaws, CDs games and toys in aid of Women for Women International, Thursday 9th October – Saturday 11th October, 9.30-12.30 each morning at St. Mary Magdalene, Yarm.

September approaches

A few events that are happening in the Deanery in early September include:

Taize Style Evening Prayer on Sunday, September 7th at 6:00 pm in All Saints’ Church Great Ayton. 

Our Deanery Environment Service takes place on Sunday, 14th September at Kirkleatham Church. Refreshments from 3:15, service begins at 4:00 pm.

Harvest in a Barn on Sunday, September 21st at 10 am at Dromonby Farm, TS9 7AP, service followed by refreshments. Come and celebrate harvest on a working farm. All welcome. 

A service in thanksgiving for the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway will take place on Saturday 27th September at 7:00 pm at Yarm Parish Church.