St Augustines Kirkby in Cleveland

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, we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, also known as Candlemas.  There will be a Service of Holy Communion at St Augustine’s at 9.30 am and we hope that you will be able to join us.

In the Gospel reading, St Luke records Jesus, as a very young child, being taken to the Temple in Jerusalem by Mary and Joseph to be presented to God.   In the Temple, Simeon, and old and devout man imbued with the Holy Spirit, took Jesus in his arms, and gave thanks to God, saying the words that we now sing at Evensong in the Nunc Dimittis. “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”  At the same time, Anna, a prophetess living in the Temple, saw Jesus, gave thanks to God and spoke about our Lord to all those who were seeking redemption. It was clear to both Simeon and Anna that they believed Jesus to be the Son of God and the Saviour of the World; during His short life many more people believed in and followed Him, leading to the Christian faith taking root and being actively embraced by countless millions across the world to this day.

The Bible readings are – Malachi 3: verses 1 to 5, Hebrews 2: verses 14 to the end and Luke 2: verses 22 to 40.   The appointed psalm is 24, verses 7 to the end – The earth is the Lord’s, and all that therein is; the writer of the psalm extols God for His majesty and greatness.

On Thursday there will be a Service of Holy Communion at 10 am.   

Website up-dated Jan1st February 2025

This Week

Sunday 9th February
9:30am - 10:30am -
Thursday 13th February
10:00am - 10:30am -
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