What's On
In addition to Sunday worship a wide range of events and activities take place throughout the week. Changes in worship times occur from time to time and many ‘one-off’ activities take place. These are publicised in the church newsletter and, increasingly, on our Facebook page.
Please note that, Sunday services excepted, not all these events and activities take place every week. Please check the church calendar or the person responsible the activity for further information.
Upcoming Events
Church Charity events – watch this space for more details of events planned for this year!
As usual, proceeds from Film Night, church lunches and half of proceed from the Community Hub will go towards this year’s church charity, the Fund for Human Need. In addition a number of events are provisionally planned throughout the year. These dates and events are subject to change but as an idea look out further details about the following:
April/May: Glenys’ famous Quiz sheets
21 May for one month: Count your blessing bags will be available for children and their families
6 July: Indian Evening at the home of Brian and Hilary Hull
14 August to 11 September: Sponsored walk around the churches in the circuit. Each Wednesday walk from one church to the next. Starting from Easy to Great Ayton on 14 August, Ayton to Stokesley on 21 August, Stokesley to Seamer on 28 August, Seamer to Hutton Rudby on 4 September and ending by walking from Hutton Rudby to Carlton on 11 September. For more information contact Hilary or Brian Hull.
8 September: Church Barbecue in place of the usual church lunch
12 October: sale of arts and crafts at Community Hub
23 November: Let’s make it Christmas 2025
14 December: Brass band carol requests at Community Hub.
Date and venue to be arranged: Bilsdale Silver Band concert.
Regular and Weekly Events
The programme of events below shows our usual planned weekly event. Red text indicates any changes from the usual arrangements.
Sunday
9:00 am to 10:00 am in church (first and third Sunday of the month only).
Worship.
A more traditional service format, suitable for all but one which will particularly suit those people who value the structure of this type of service and worshipping with traditional hymns sung to the organ.
10:30 am to 12:00 pm in church
Contemporary worship.
A more modern style of service suitable for all ages including families with children. Led by our worship band, this service is highly accessible to people who are seeking or newly exploring their faith as well as those who have been Christian for many years. At certain times of the year this service will take the form of café style all age worship.
Coffe teas and biscuits are served after both these services; a great chance to get to know people or catch up with friends.
Contacts: Rev Rob Weir (01642 724968), Jeanette Hardy (01642 714799)
King’s Kids* in church
During this service there are activities for children that usually follow the themes considered in the church services. Children join the congregation for the beginning of the service then leave to take part in the crèche (ages 0-3) and King’s Kids (ages 4-11). They then rejoin the service for a shared time of worship.
Contact: Sally Chaplain (01642 724221)
Monday
7:30 pm in a member’s homes
House group
See below for more information
Contact: Contact Chris Stokeld (01642 723573)
Evening in the hall
Brownies and Guides For times and activity details please contact the leaders below.
These activities are provided by an external group
Contacts: Alison Lambert, Brownies (01642 722565), Eleanor Albrecht, Guides (01642 724020)
Tuesday
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in church (first and third Tuesday of the month)
Primetime Games
Indoor floor games in the church including bowling and curling type games. Suitable for all people and ages including people with additional physical needs as well as able bodied people.
Contact: contact details awaited
12:15 pm to 1:45 pm in the hall
Community Lunch
On the first and third Tuesday of the month a two course meal is cooked on the premises followed by tea and coffee; priced at £5.00. On the second and fourth Tuesday a lighter ‘soup trio’ a choice of soup and sandwiches with a side salad followed by tea or coffee is served; priced at £3.50. These meals are open to anyone from the local community or visitors from further afield. This is a highly social occasion and a valuable support to many people.
Contact: David Kent (01642 722682)
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm in church
J Time
After school activities for children aged from birth to year 6 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children receive a small healthy snack and take part in wide range of activities including video, crafts, songs and play with a Christian theme. Parents and carers can enjoy a coffee or tea and cookies and, of course, a good chat. A small charge is made. The main group, up to school year two meet in church, children who are older than this have their own activities in the youth hall. School term time only.
Contact: Ruth Smith (07552 220841)
Wednesday
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the hall
Coffee and Crafts
Bring a craft you’re working on (or none) and come along for a coffee and good company. Please note this does not take place every week. Please contact the activity organiser for details.
Contact: Hannah Jackson (01287 637882)
7:00 pm to 9 pm in the hall
Tai Chi
This activity is provided by an external group
Contact: Keith Wilkinson (01642 723802)
7:30 pm in a member’s home
House group This group is not currently taking place
See below for more information
Contact: Contact Chris Stokeld (01642 723573)
THURSDAY
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Toddlers.
Play and social time as well as mutual support for pre-school; children and their parents and carers. A small charge is made.
Contact: Ann Davies (01642 723986)
2:00 pm to 3.30 pm in church (first Thursday in the month)
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm in the hall
Faithful friends.
An afternoon service of well known hymns, tea and cake, conversation and friendship. This service is also suitable for people with dementia and their carers. Accessible toilet facilities, access for wheelchairs and convenient parking are available. This is a valuable service that is greatly appreciated by those who come along. Everyone is welcome.
Angrove Singers Choir rehearsal.
The choir meet weekly in school term time to rehearse and perform three concerts each year in the village. New members always welcome
This activity is provided by an external group
Contact: Carol Morgan (01642 722897)
8:00 pm in a member’s home
House group
See below for more information
Contact: Contact Chris Stokeld (01642 723573)
Friday
6:45 pm in church
Film Night (First Friday in the month from October to March).
Showing recent releases that are suitable for general viewing. Films start at 7:00 pm and refreshments are served after the showing. Donations are accepted in lieu of a charge and go toward the current church charity. Contact the organiser for the film selection for the month.
Contact: Chris Stokeld (01642 723573)
Saturday
10:00 am to 11:30 am in the hall
BBC – that’s Bacon Butties and Coffee (first Saturday in the month)
Coffee or tea with delicious bacon butties. Suggested donations taken in aid of the church’s annual charity. A time to chat and enjoy the irresistible aromas (and taste!) of bacon and coffee.
Contact: David Kent (01642 722682)
Image © Acabashi; Creative Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0; Source: Wikimedia Commons
10:00 am to 12 noon in the hall (second Saturday in the month)
Community Hub
A place for people from across the local community to come together. We serve excellent coffee, tea, scones and tray bakes and are a great place to meet friends. We’re dog friendly and have plenty to entertain the children. We’ve an area for quiet reflection or prayer and opportunities to find out more about our faith and church. Over time we aim to include other providers of services to the local area so the morning becomes a source of local information, guidance and support. Please do come along and share how this grows and develops with us.
From time to time
Family Fun Time*
Saturdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in church
The church is transformed into an inflatable fun park with bouncy castle, inflatable slide, ball pool and soft play items. Suitable for younger children aged up to approximately school year two. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee, tea and biscuits are available as well as cold drinks for children. There is a small charge per family for this activity.
This usually takes place once per month.
Contact: Ruth Smith (01642 723717)
Messy church*
A special church service based on fun and craft activities for children and their families that includes a snack meal.
This usually once per term on Saturday afternoon, times may vary.
Contact: Doreen Hunt (01642 711191)
House groups
House groups follow a set programme of topics following the themes that were preached on in the previous Sunday’s sermon. House groups vary greatly in their composition, style and the way they tackle the study material. However, all are friendly, supportive and are a great way of getting to know people and finding your place within the church. Ideas and visions arising from house groups are a major source of the mission work undertaken by the church. Anyone who would like more information about a particular house group, house groups in general or to join a group should contact Jeanette Hardy, the worship portfolio leader on 01642 714799.