Anglican Knaresborough Churches

 Welcome to the web-site of

The Knaresborough Anglican Team.

There are some absolutely amazing events happening (or have happened) throughout 2010, please take a moment to have a look at some of the things that are happening, just click on the links.

The Great 2010 Summer Baptism Bash

This summer saw the first 'Baptism Bash' Garden Party. If you want to find out more then click on this link to be taken to the 2010 'Baptism Bash' web page

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/annual-baptism-bash/

Knaresborough Mothers' Union

Afternoon Teas on the Terrace

St. John's Church Hall
Tuesday, 10th August, 2.30 - 5 pm
Proceeds to the Mothers' Union Away From It All fund, providing caravan holidays for those who might not otherwise have a holiday.

 More from Songs of Praise

Songs of Praise featured Knaresborough again on Sunday 11th July. Many people have commented on what a fabulous programme it was. It really showed Knaresborough off to its very best. One person commented to me that If they didn't live in Knaresborough already then they would want to after having watched that programme. Another person said that the Tourist Information couldn't have done anything better to promote Knaresborough than our friends at Songs of Praise did. The St. John's Trebles sang a version of an Irish Blessing by Paul Leddington-Wright, Henshaw's were featured as was the Bed Race and St. Michael's Hospice (who the Knaresborough Churches Together Team were raising money for. Christian Forshaw and the Sanctuary Ensemble performed a feature piece too. Christian began his musical career at St. John's church in Knaresborough so it was great to see him back home. 

Christian Forshawʼs Sanctuary Ensemble return with another spellbinding performance featuring soaring saxophone solos and the sublime voice of Grace Davidson (The Sixteen). As heard on BBC TV, BBC Radio and Classic FM.
 

Holy Trinity Garden Party

Roll up, roll up! On Saturday, 17th July from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. we are holding a Garden Party in our beautiful grounds, to which you are all invited. Click on the following link for more information.

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/holy-trinitys-web-site/holy-trinity-garden-party/

Brearton's Rounders Challenge and Barbeque

Follow this link to see the details for Brearton's Rounders Challenge and Barbeque.

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/st-john-the-baptist-brearton-web-site/rounders-challenge-and-barbeque/

Rogation Celebrations & Brearton Pet's Day

Check out new photographs from Brearton's Rogation Celebrations and Pet's Day service.

Click on the following link to see them.

 http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/st-john-the-baptist-brearton-web-site/pets-day/

 Holy Trinity Patronal Festival Lunch

 Click on this link to read a report and see photographs of this event.

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/holy-trinitys-web-site/patronal-festival-lunch/

The Parish Ladies Skipton Summer Outing

Click on this link to read more about the Parish Ladies 2010 Summer Outing. There are plenty of photographs for you to feast your eyes on too.

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/have-you-heard-whats-happening/the-parish-ladies/ 

St. John's, "Saints Alive" Flower Festival

This really was a must see event.  You can read an account of this event by clicking on this link

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/st-john-the-baptist-knaresborough-web-site/flower-festival-2010/

and see the photographs by clicking on this link

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/st-john-the-baptist-knaresborough-web-site/flower-festival-2010/saints-alive/

St. John's Choir Awards

 We have four successful candidates in the recent RSCM Awards: Alice and Caitlin (Bishop's) and Amber and Charlotte (Dean's).
 
The girls received their Awards at the Cathedral at Evensong, Saturday, 5th. June. 5:30pm. Follow this link for more information.

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/st-john-the-baptist-knaresborough-web-site/st-johns-choir/

Ordination to the Priesthood

This year I am to be ordained as a priest. So far I have been operating in this parish as curate and deacon. Curate simply identifies that I am still learning in what many would recognise as an apprenticeship model, that role has not changed and my curacy is due to end in 2013. The role of a deacon for many is a preparation year before entering into the priesthood, although some people are called to serve as a permanent deacon and that is a very valuable ministry. I have really enjoyed my first year of authorised ministry here and look forward to moving that on to the next step of my ministry here with you all.

The date for my priesting has now been made official and it is Monday, 5th July at 7pm.

I hope you will be able to join me on this very special occasion.

Darryl.

 St. Michael's Hospice, Harrogate

This year the Crazy Curate (aka Rev'd Darryl Hall) completed the Great Knaresborough Bed Race with six really great people. The team represented Churches Together in Knaresborough. The training was tough, the day was tougher, but we did it and we have the evidence to prove it.

Click below to see photographs, reports and information about the

Churches Together Team and the Great Knaresborough Bed Race 

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/bed-race-training-pictures/

Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored us for this very worthy charity, and for supporting us practically and in prayer.

Darryl.

The Hub @ St. John's

(The Church Hall Development Project)

A new web-page has been added to the web-site which will keep you up to date with what's happening regarding fundraising events for the forthcoming work on St. John's Church Hall Development Project. Take a look at it so that you can be kept well informed.

http://www.knaresboroughanglicanteam.org.uk/st-johns-church-hall-project/

St. John's Choir Web-Site

You might be interested to know that St. John's Choir have their own web-site. Our collective choirs (from Holy Trinity, St. Mary's and St. John's) were reckoned to be 'The Best Parish Church Choir' that Paul Leddington-Wright (Songs of Praise conducter) had come across. If you are interested in the choir please look at their web-site (please note that this web-site is for St. John's choir only). They have an incredible social life as well as being very valued for their wonderful contributions during our services. Many thanks to all those who work so hard to get our choirs to the 'High' standards that they are (that is aimed at all three of our choirs not just St. John's). Right click on the following link and go to 'open in new window.'

 http://www.stjohnschoirknaresborough.justfree.com/

St. John's Sunday School Web-Site

You might also be interested to know that St. John's Sunday School have their own web-site. For more information right click on the following link and go to 'open in new window.'

http://www.stjohnsundayschoolknaresboro.co.uk/

If you have an event that is connected with the life of our parish and you would like to bring it to people's attention via our web-site then please e-mail me a short paragraph describing the event. Make your notice more eye-catching by sending a photo to accompany it.