Tadcaster Benefice

Please note our administrator has left, where possible email stmarystadcaster@gmail.com with your query and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as they are able to.

If you have an urgent query relating to one of our churches please contact the relevant church warden - you can find their details under the Who's who section, within the 'About us' tab.

​ Morning Prayer on Facebook Live
After trialling Prayer during the day on Facebook on a Tuesday and Thursday it’s become apparent that it isn’t something that’s worked.  It’s been decided to go back to offering Morning Prayer on Facebook Live at 8.30am on a Tuesday and Thursday instead. Please join us on the Tadcaster Benefice Facebook Page.  

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​Confirmation Service, Sunday 31st October at 10.30am
Two candidates, from Tadcaster and Church Fenton, will be confirmed by Bishop John on Sunday 31st October at 10.30am at St Mary’s Tadcaster.  Please do come along to support them!  Refreshments will be served after the service – donations of sweet treats and cakes are needed please.

 Remembering and Thanksgiving Service
A service to remember those who have passed away over the last two years will be held at St Mary’s church Tadcaster on Sunday 31st October at 3pm.  Invitations have been posted this week to all next of kin for those whose funeral the Benefice has been involved with over the past two years.  During the service the names of those who have passed away are read out, with an opportunity to light a candle for them  I 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 Benefice Administrator, Rachel Hughes, on 07545 516949 or email: stmarystadcaster@gmail.com.

Neon Party, Saturday 30th October 4-6pm at The Boys’ Sunday School, Tadcaster
St Mary’s Tadcaster and The Bridge Project are putting on a neon party with food, activities and a party bag, for children aged 0-8 on Saturday 30th October, 4-6pm at the Boys’ Sunday School.  Tickets are £4, available from: Make a payment to THE BRIDGE PROJECT TADCASTER (enthuse.com)
 

At the 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion Service on 29th August 2021 the following letter from Bishop John was read to the congregation by Celia Oldroyd, Churchwarden:
 
Dear Friends,
 
I am very pleased to be able to tell you that the Reverend Paulie Watkin has been appointed to Tadcaster Benefice.  Paulie brings a rich experience of ministry together with creativity and passion which will add to the witness and mission of the parishes.     
 
Reverend Paulie Watkin has served for just under 10 years as a Priest-In-Charge and now Team Vicar within the Witham and Villages Team Ministry in Essex. Paulie is married to Tara and they have 3 young children – Tallulah, Esme and Asher, who are very excited to meet you all! 
 
On accepting the offer of the post Paulie writes; “I am absolutely delighted to be called to serve this wonderful benefice, and I'm very much looking forward to meeting all of you, and finding out more about your hopes and plans for the future. Working together in an inclusive, prayerful and positive way lies at the heart of my ministry, and it will be an honour to walk in faith and unity with the people of the Tadcaster Benefice.
 
As my family and I prepare to join you I will be keeping the Benefice in my prayers over the coming weeks, and I look forward to spending time with you all soon”
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday worship this announcement may also be sent out via  streamed services, news feeds or on websites, but only posted on Sunday morning.
 
The date of the Licensing Service is still to be agreed.
Best wishes,

 If there is anything I can do to help in the meantime, then please do not hesitate to be in touch.
 
 
The Rt Revd Dr John Thomson Bishop of Selby
 
 
A note from our curate, Rev Lucy Brencher:
I'd like to warmly welcome Paulie and family to the Tadcaster Benefice. It is great for the Benefice to now have a new incumbent!
I'm looking forward to ensuring a good hand over, so we can enable the continued mission and ministry in the Benefice.
Love in Christ,
Rev Lucy
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​Musical Evening with Flute & Clarinet, At St John's Church, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster, LS24 9DD.  On Friday 29th October 2021 At 7.30pm.  Tickets are £10 Includes a glass of wine and canapés.  Buy tickets online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkbywharfe
Or contact Christine Bleasby on: 07765156747

All are invited to:
​Kirkby Wharfe Traditional Fete
Tadcaster, LS24 9DD
Saturday 21st August 2021
12-4pm
Dog Show, Frei Compagnie, Traditional Fete Games, Tea Room, Pimms Bar, Cake Stall, BBQ, Plants, Books, Bric-A-Brac, Tombola, Raffle, Hook-A-Duck and lots more local stalls.