Welcome to the website of St Augustine’s – the Church of England in Kirkby-in-Cleveland and Great Broughton.  The inhabitants of our two villages have professed their Christian faith, and have worshipped on this site, for over a thousand years and we continue this wonderful tradition.

We are part of a four-church benefice, which includes the Parishes of Ingleby Greenhow, Kildale and Chop Gate, in the Diocese of York.

You will find information on the team, on the services in our church and on our support for all in the community at the key points in their lives, by scrolling through the following pages.  The calendar of services and the notice pages, which are regularly up-dated, are a good first point of reference.

Tomorrow is the First Sunday after Epiphany, when we celebrate the Baptism of Christ. There will be not a Service at St Augustine’s, instead we will meet with the congregation at Ingleby Greenhow for a Service of Holy Communion at 9.30 am; we hope that you will be able to join us.

In the Gospel reading, St Matthew records, at the beginning of the chapter, the great work undertaken by John, who baptised many people in the river Jordan to save them from their sins.   Jesus came to him from Galilee and asked to be baptised, but John said that he could not do this since Jesus was already without sin.  Nevertheless, John agreed to baptise our Lord and, after He had risen from the waters of the Jordan, the heavens opened and the Spirit of God descended upon Him in the form of a dove, the sign of peace.   Then a voice from heaven was heard, saying, ”This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”.  From this moment, St Matthew records Jesus gathering disciples to Him, preaching the gospel of salvation to all the people and performing many miracles.   Followers of the Christian faith, down the ages to the present day, have tried valiantly to walk in His footsteps.

The Bible readings are – Isaiah 42: verses 1 to 9, Acts 10: verses 34 to 43 and Matthew 3: verse 13 to the end.   The appointed psalm is 29 – Bring unto the Lord, O ye mighty, bring young lambs unto the Lord – the psalmist praises God for His greatness and for bringing the blessing of peace to all His people.

Website up-dated 10th January 2026