The Parish Church of St Oswald King and Martyr
The parish is part of the Ampleforth Group, a joint benefice of Ampleforth, Oswaldkirk, Gilling East
and Stonegrave.
Website: http://ampleforthbenefice.co.uk
Vicar: Rev. James Trowsdale.
Contact Details: The Vicarage, West End, Ampleforth, YORK, YO62 4DU.
☎ 326 024. Email: revjamestrowsdale@gmail.com
Churchwardens:
Jane Dexter-Smith. ☎ 788 932.
Wendy Skilbeck. ☎ 788 501
Services rotate between the 4 churches of the Benefice (see the Church noticeboard in the entrance porch, the above website, or the village website for up to date information):
Benefice Holy Communion or Morning Prayer is usually held on Sundays at 10:30.
Wednesday Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Benefice Compline are held at various times according to the Church Calendar.
The church is normally open between 09:00 and 17:00. If you would like to visit the church when it’s locked there is a list of key-holders, with contact details, in the porch. A variety of villagers, churchgoers and otherwise, assist in the weekly flower rota, with the unlocking and locking of the church, and with the mowing of the churchyard. Please contact the churchwardens if you can help with any of these activities.
The 100 Club
The 100 Club is a lottery run by St Oswald’s Church that raises money for maintenance, mission and ministry. Find out more on the 100 Club page.
Gilling East and Stonegrave Parish Magazine
This monthly magazine is principally aimed at the eastern half of our Benefice but contains much information, church-related and otherwise, that is of relevance to our parish. It costs £5 a year, delivered to your home. For details contact Helen Goodman (as above).
Roman Catholic Churches
St Aidan’s Catholic Church in the village closed in 2020 and the building will likely be
repurposed for other use. Alternative places of worship for Roman Catholic residents include:
Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth Abbey Church and Benedictine monastery lie 1.6 miles (2.5 km) west of the village. The abbey church is open 7 days a week, all year round; hosting several services a day as part of the Divine Office, the monastic community’s daily schedule of prayer. Visitors are welcome to join in at prayer, attend Mass or visit between services. The adjacent Alban Roe House Visitor Centre contains the Visitor Experience, Tea Room and Abbey Shop.
Website: https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Service times: https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/worship/service-times
Contact details: Ampleforth Abbey, YORK, YO62 4EN.
☎ 766 099. Email: reception@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Our Lady and Saint Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church, Ampleforth
Website: https://www.stbenedictchurch-ampleforth.org.uk/
Priest: Father Kentigern
Contact details: St Benedict’s House, East End, Ampleforth, YORK, YO62 4DA.
☎ 766 017. Email: kentigern@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
St Mary’s at Helmsley
Website: https://stchadkms.co.uk
Priest: Father Christopher Gorst.
Contact details: St Mary’s Catholic Church, High Street, Helmsley, YORK, YO62 5AG.
☎ 766 053.
Email: christopher@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Ryedale Methodist Circuit
Oswaldkirk is covered by the Ryedale Methodist Circuit. The nearest Methodist church is in
Helmsley. Sunday services are at 10:30.
Website: http://www.ryedalemethodist.org.uk/helmsley/
Interim Priest: Rev Melanie Burnside.
Contact details: Helmsley Methodist Chapel, Ashdale Road, Helmsley, YORK, YO62 5DD.
☎ 01653 692 173.
Email: revmelburnside@gmail.com
Society of Friends (Quakers)
Our local Quaker Meeting is at The Kirkbymoorside Quaker Meeting House. Sunday meetings are at 10:30.
Website: http://www.kirkbymoorsidequakers.org.uk/
Contact details: Quaker Meeting House, 79 West End, Kirkbymoorside, YORK, YO62 6AD.
☎ 01751 431 054.