Church and Chapel

Church

The church is one of five in a Benefice (Farlington, Marton, Sheriff Hutton, Stillington and Sutton on Forest) with one vicar. It is well supported with over 100 on the electoral roll.

There are services each Sunday which are shown on the Church Notice Board and in the monthly Stillington News. Some services are based upon the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and some from Common Worship. A modern joint village praise with the Methodist Chapel takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month and this alternates between the two churches. On the 5th Sundays there is a Benefice Service at one of the churches when congregations from the five churches join together.

There are informal Morning Prayers at 9.00am each Thursday when people of all denominations are welcome. The prayers are often led by Lay People.

There is a young people's music and singing group which helps to lead worship at some services. Rehearsals are at Sheriff Hutton.

For further information please contact one of the Wardens. A very warm welcome is extended to everyone.

Vicar: Rev. Chris Ellis, The Vicarage, Sutton on Forest, YO61 1DW (01347 810251)

Wardens: Margaret Price (01347 811262) email: margaretprice1@aol.com; Rita Bresnen (01347 810024)

Website: A Church near you http://www.acny.org.uk/venue.php?V=18895

Marton Church

The church in Marton has developed as a meditative centre for peace and prayer for anyone to drop in at any time. The spirituality is in the ancient and yet simple Celtic tradition of the church.

Evening Worship is held on the 1st Sunday of each month and a Eucharist (Service of Holy Communion) is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Each of the services is in the Celtic Tradition of the Church.

Wardens: Sally Coomer(01347 810891)  Yvonne Murphey (01347 811544)

Chapel

The Chapel is situated in Main Street, set back off the road, between two houses. This particular building was opened in 1971, the old chapel having been pulled down to build the new chapel.

There is an Evening Service most Sundays at 6.30pm, with Services either being taken by the Minister (who lives in Easingwold) or local preachers. On the fourth Sunday of each month there is a joint Village Praise Service at 10.00am, alternating with St Nicholas' Church. There are regular Bible Study/Fellowship at 7.30pm. These gatherings which are are held in members' homes. Details from one of the stewards.

Cream Teas are held each Bank Holiday Monday afternoon, with various stalls. Proceeds are split between the Chapel and the Church.

Stillington Chapel is part of the York North Circuit and various services and social gatherings are held throughout the year with other Churches.

Minister: Rev Rev Ruth Duck  (01347 821460)

Stewards: Robin Jackson (01347 810250), Bob Brown (01347 810543) and Sally Gall (01347 810374)

Roman Catholic

Contact Details: 01347 821295

Website:  http://www.stjohneasingwold.ampleforth.org.uk/

Easingwold Community Church

Contact Details: 01347 822531