Organ Recital by John Dunford – 24 September

A recital of popular organ music by John Dunford

St Andrew’s Church, Aldborough

Friday, September 24, 2021 at  7.30pm

Do come and join us for wonderful evening of organ music

to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Care.

John is well known local musician. His career as a professional organist has seen him involved in performances at some 22 cathedrals in England, including York Minster, and on the continent.  John conducts Ripon and Wetherby Choral Societies and been involved in the Come and Sing Messiah performances in Aldborough.

Due to Covid restrictions we will be taking donations on the night rather than selling tickets.  If you would like to make a donation but can’t come to the concert, please go to macmillan.org.uk/donate


For more information please contact Jane Barber on pcs3new @btinternet.com or ring 01423 325 808

Messy Church for 19th September

19th September, 4pm

I am the Vine:

Growing and Planting

Activities will include planting, bracelet making, vegetable modelling, bookmark making, icing painting, leaf decorating, story, song and tea for everyone with jacket potatoes and fruit crumble all for FREE.

Bring your friends – see you there!

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a kind of Church experience that focuses on creativity, celebration and hospitality! Anyone is welcome to attend. Most of the activities are aimed at children and young people 0-13 but we always make sure there is something for older young people and adults too. Creativity is for everyone!

What happens at Messy Church?

All kinds of things!

We start with lots of craft activities connected with the theme. These might involve making, thinking, decorating, exploring or experimenting by painting, sticking, pouring, writing, colouring, eating and more! You will always have something to take home with you! Parents can join in with the activities and enjoy a cup of tea 😊After the messy time, we gather together for a story connected to our theme, a song and a prayer. We finish with a party tea, so you don’t even have to cook tea that night!

Do I have to book?

No – just turn up! We’d love to see you. If you enjoy yourselves – tell your friends!

What does it cost?

Messy Church is free to attend! There is a pot for donations for people to contribute what they are able, so we can continue to resource Messy Church and make it free for those who might otherwise struggle to attend.

What if one of us has special needs?

We aim to be as inclusive as possible and actively welcome neurodiverse people and any with physical or learning disabilities. We have a ramp and accessible toilet. We are a nut free Church and label food so you know it is safe to eat. If you are concerned we might not be able to meet your needs, get in touch and we’ll talk things through with you.

Any Other questions?

Do contact us with any questions through our Facebook page at Boroughbridge Churches or contact Rev Karen direct via the web link or on 01423 326518.

Tea & Tots – starts 8th September

New – ‘Tea & Tots’ at St James’ Church, Boroughbridge – Starts 8th September

1.30pm to 2.30pm every Wednesday during term-time.

0-5 tea and tots playgroup.

£1 per child, 50p per aditional child.

Ride-ons, Slide, Toddler Toys, Baby Toys, Colouring.

Tea and Coffee included!

Change of service schedule this Sunday

This coming Sunday, 22nd August, due to various people being away (various potential ministers and many potential congregants!) we are just going to join together for one service of Holy Communion at St James at 10am. I would be very grateful if you could pass on this information to anyone who might not know – hopefully we can avoid anyone turning up disappointed to one of our other Churches.

Messy Church – new at St James’

NEW at St James, Boroughbridge!     

3rd Sunday of the month

18th July 4pm

“A Slightly Messy Baptism” – even though we will still be under restrictions (so we won’t be as Messy as usual), we will be having lots of fun with water and rainbows as we think about “New Starts and New Promises” and there will be themed party bags for all. Come and join us!

15th August 4pm

“Very Messy Church” – celebrating the summer with activities inside and out, story, songs and a picnic tea! Bring your friends – see you there!

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a kind of Church experience that focuses on creativity, celebration and hospitality! Anyone is welcome to attend. Most of the activities are aimed at children and young people 0-13 but we always make sure there is something for older young people and adults too. Creativity is for everyone!

What happens at Messy Church?

All kinds of things!

We start with lots of craft activities connected with the theme. These might involve making, thinking, decorating, exploring or experimenting by painting, sticking, pouring, writing, colouring, eating and more! You will always have something to take home with you! Parents can join in with the activities and enjoy a cup of tea 😊After the messy time, we gather together for a story connected to our theme, a song and a prayer. We finish with a party tea, so you don’t even have to cook tea that night!

Do I have to book?

No – just turn up! We’d love to see you. If you enjoy yourselves – tell your friends!

What does it cost?

Messy Church is free to attend! There is a pot for donations for people to contribute what they are able, so we can continue to resource Messy Church and make it free for those who might otherwise struggle to attend.

What if one of us has special needs?

We aim to be as inclusive as possible and actively welcome neurodiverse people and any with physical or learning disabilities. We have a ramp and accessible toilet. We are a nut free Church and label food so you know it is safe to eat. If you are concerned we might not be able to meet your needs, get in touch and we’ll talk things through with you.

Any Other questions?

Do contact us with any questions through our Facebook page at Boroughbridge Churches or contact Rev Karen direct via the web link or on 01423 326518.

Minskip’s Big Weekend!

St John’s Church Minskip BIG WEEKEND !

Saturday 26th June 10am -12pm in the Church garden
Sale of: PLANTS/BOOKS/CAKES/TOMBOLA
(Donations for the tombola to Jean at 5 The Close Minskip)
There will also be: A Minskip History Display in Church

Sunday 27th June at 4pm
We welcome you all to a FAMILY SERVICE
(Outdoor service, bring your own chairs)
Our Church will be filled with flowers and will be open even though the service is outdoors.
Masks required to enter Church. Track and trace in operation.

We look forward to seeing you over our BIG WEEKEND!

Minskip Church to Re-Open

We are delighted to announce, after the most harrowing of years, that St John’s Minskip is opening up for worship again. Because the church is so small, it was deemed dangerous to hold services inside during the pandemic, although we did stage a couple of very successful services outside. Now, providing all Covid restrictions are lifted, our first service will be taking place on Sunday June 27 at 4.00pm. It will be a Family Service and everyone is welcome. There is no doubt it will be a joyous and memorable occasion.

Robert Beaumont

Photography Competition

Inspired by the talent displayed on the  village WhatsApp group, St Mary’s Church in Lower Dunsforth have decided to hold a competition leading to a “Country Life calendar 2022” .  The photos  must have a country theme to illustrate our beautiful local shared countryside.

We are very pleased that Derry Brabbs has agreed to judge the entries. He has also agreed to give us an illustrated talk on his more recent photographic adventures sometime in early autumn. All funds are in aid of St Mary’s Church.

Harrogate based photographer Derry Brabbs is renowned for his highly successful collaborations with the Yorkshire vet James Herriot and doyen of the Lakeland Fells, Alfred Wainwright, to mention just a few of his many achievements.

The competition is open to amateur photographers within the United Parish, closing date 31st August 2021.

Entries cost £5.00 per TWO photos (no limit on entries but only one winning photo will be awarded per photographer). Terms and conditions are available on request

More information about this competition will be in the June issue of The Parish Link.

Pet Service

St Mary’s Church in Lower Dunsforth will be holding a Pet Service at 4pm on Sunday 13th June. Do come along and bring your 4-legged friends!