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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a letter encouraging everyone to consider how they might vote in the General Election. It is non-party political, but has some interesting points to make. You can read the full letter here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/3977056/electionletter_text.pdf
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On Sunday 1st January 2017, there will be just one service in the Benefice to which everyone is warmly invited. It will be a service of Holy Communion held at St Mary, Tadcaster starting at 10.30am. After the service, refreshments will be served.  It's nearly here!! Why not start your Christmas with a visit to church to hear the story of that very first Christmas 2000 years ago? There's a service to suit everyone - we would love to see you.
Christmas Services at St Mary’s Christmas Eve 6pm Crib Service Suitable for all ages – join the procession to the stable 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion A traditional Communion service as we celebrate the birth of the Christchild Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion A 1662 Book of Common Prayer Service – no hymns 10am Family Service A short time of carols, prayers and talk as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Suitable for all ages. Bring a present to show!! Tomorrow, 18th December, sees Carol services at all four of our churches. Why not pick the one that suits you best and come along to join in with traditional carols, readings and a short 'thought for the day'. You will be very welcome wherever you decide to go. 11am St Andrew's Newton Kyme 6pm St Mary's, Church Fenton 6pm St John the Baptist, Kirkby Wharfe 6pm St Mary's, Tadcaster   A Service of Remembering & Thanksgiving
for Tadcaster, Church Fenton, Kirkby Wharfe, Ulleskelf & Newton Kyme at St Mary’s Church, Tadcaster on Sunday 4th December at 4pm This simple service is a chance to remember those we love who have died, to give thanks for all they meant to us and all they mean still. We send an invitation to all the families we have been involved with following the death of someone close to them in the past year. All these names are read out and there is the opportunity to light a candle. Tea & Cake will be served after the service and we warmly invite you to stay. If you, or anyone you know, would like to have a name of someone else who has recently died included, and come to light a candle in memory of them, please contact the Church Administrator, Tricia West, on 01937 835098 or email: stmarystadcaster@googlemail.com On Sunday 27th November at 3.30pm in St Mary's, Tadacster, we will be holding the annual Christingle Service. This special time of simple songs/carols and the lighting of candles (with sweets to nibble on at the end of the service!) marks the start of all things Christmassy for many in Tadcaster. Come along and join us. The collection will be for the work of the Children's Society as they support vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.  Remembrance Sunday 13th November 2015 10am at St Mary’s Church This hugely popular service is an opportunity for all to give thanks for, and remember, those who have sacrificed their lives for others in conflict over the past 100 years or so. The service in church is followed by an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial when the names of the 24 men from the town who died in 1916 will this year be read out. We then mark a period of silence as the clock strikes 11am. Many uniformed organisations will march through the town and join in the church service. As for the past few years, we will again have an ‘overflow’ in the Boys’ Sunday School on Remembrance Sunday so that, once the church is full, anyone else is directed to a comfortable seat and a chance to join in the service. The full sound of the service is relayed over and a board set up to replicate the names of those on the War Memorial, along with images shown on a screen during the service. We join in exactly the same service – and the same sense of reverence and quiet is kept – along with hearty joining in of the hymns, prayers and responses. If you haven’t been to this service for a while because you’ve struggled to find a seat, why not try this year? You may even prefer to opt for the Sunday School - the padded seats and more elbow room! Once the church is full, everyone else will be directed across to the Sunday School.  St Andrew’s Newton Kyme will be hosting a weekend festival on Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th November, with the church decorated to celebrate God’s creation. The Church will be open on Saturday 5th November between 10am and 12 noon for visitors to come and see the floral displays and enjoy the cake stall, bric a brac stall and the Hidden Treasure Valuation. We have our very own valuer in the village and Tom Scott is very happy for people to bring ‘the particular item you have always wondered about’ along for him to cast his professional eye over. We are asking children to design a pumpkin based ont he theme of 'All things bright and beautiful'. Bring them along - and then the winner will be announced during the service on Sunday morning. As part of the weekend, we are going to have a bonfire in David Benson’s field at 6pm on 5th November. The bonfire will be built in the field in between Tythe Barn and St Helen’s Grange, and with access from the gate on Croft lane we are hoping as many people as possible will come and support the event, reassured by the fact there will no fireworks to terrify small children or our four legged friends. Come along for bonfire fun, hot dogs, cakes and buns and of course the wine and beer in the refreshments tent! Then on Sunday we will have the All Things Bright and Beautiful Family service at 10am in St Andrew’s Church, where we shall announce the winner of the Pumpkin competition….. All are invited to come for any or all of the activities over the weekend, with all proceeds going to the church funds.   So much to enjoy - come along to any or all of the weekend! Harvest Concert in St Mary’s Church, Tadcaster on Friday 23rd September at 7-30pm Introducing our talented new Organist Adam Parrish Tickets £8-00 with cheese and wine To help with catering please try to purchase your tickets in advance from Celia Oldroyd on 01937 836078 although there will also be tickets available on the door. Harvest Open Day with refreshments on Saturday 24 September from 10am in St Mary’s Church, Tadcaster (Church in use for wedding between 1-3pm) and the Boys Sunday School Come and look round the beautifully decorated church then go across to the hall for Coffee morning, ploughman’s lunches, cakes and tea. and finally.... Sunday 25 September 10.30am Harvest Family Communion service We welcome gifts of tinned and packet produce, fruit and vegetables which will received during the service  On Sunday 18th September at 10.30pm, the morning service at Tadcaster will include the annual Commemoration of the Battle of Britain. We will be welcoming members of the Tadcaster RAFA Registered Members Group and cadets from 2434 (Church Fenton) Squadron ATC. The Chaplain of Church Fenton ATC, Mr Peter Teale, will be preaching. We warmly welcome all who would like to come and mark this special occasion and to remember those who served our country in the Battle of Britain. Free parking is available in the Central Car Park or nearby streets, but please leave plenty of time for your journey as a number of roads around the church wil be closed due to the Tadcaster 10K race that morning. Follow diversions signs and marshalls as directed.  |
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