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 Mothering Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent. There will be a Service of Holy Communion at 9.30 am at St Augustine’s, you would be most welcome to join us on this special day.

In the Gospel reading, St Luke records Jesus being taken to the temple, as was the custom at that time, by Mary and Joseph. There Simeon, an old man who had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah, blessed them, and said to Mary that her son would become a signpost for the people of Israel, pointing those who believed in Him towards God’s kingdom. But he also said that, as a mother, she would be greatly affected by the course of events in His life. Mothers are fundamental to the bearing and raising of children and they have a strong emotional link to them throughout their lives, ranging from delight to grief and sadness. On this special day, therefore, it is right that we should all honour and express gratitude to our mothers.

The Bible readings are – Exodus 2: verses 1 to 10, 2 Corinthians 1: verses 3 to 7 and Luke 2: verses 33 to 35. The appointed psalm is 127 – Except the Lord build the house – the psalmist emphasises that the gift of children is one of the great blessings of God.

There will be a Service of Holy Communion on Thursday at 10 am; this will include the fourth of the Lent Talks – Mark Sutcliffe will speak on Belief and Personal Morality. On Thursday we will also remember Joseph of Nazareth.

Website up-dated 14th March 2026