The eighth Sunday after Trinity

Publishing Sunday 26 July 2026 at 08:00

To print for service Sunday 26 July 2026 at 10.00 am

Upcoming services

Said Eucharist
Wednesday 29 July at 10.00 am

Sacred Space
Thursday 30 July at 6.00 pm

Sung Eucharist for the ninth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday 2 August at 10.00 am

Notices and events

Confirmations: 13 September 2026

Confirmations for the East Leeds Deanery will be taking place at St James the Great Manston on 13 September. I am aware of two potential candidates for confirmation at that service. If you are considering being confirmed, or if you would like to know more, please contact Rev'd Claire. It would be good to have a joyful Whitkirk contingent at this service.

The Leeds South & East Food Bank: What's Needed in July

The Leeds South & East Food Bank continues to be in urgent need of donations to help those in most need. In particular at the moment they are asking for UHT milk, tea and coffee, rice pudding, packet custard, cooking sauces, tinned potatoes and tinned fish.

If you are able, you can donate by picking one of these items up in your weekly shop and dropping it in the box at the back of the church. You can find other ways to help, including donating money or your time, on their website at wkrk.uk/fbd. If you need the help of a foodbank yourself, see wkrk.uk/fbh.

August holidays

We will be taking a bit of a break during August, and the following regular services and activities won't be happening. They will all be back in September as usual:

National Emergency Briefing

This Friday 31 July at 7.00 pm
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

On Friday 31 July, St. Mary’s Church is hosting a screening called the National Emergency Briefing. This important film has been shown across the country, and uses up to date scientific evidence to show how serious the climate and nature crisis is. We at St Mary’s are already trying our best to become carbon neutral by 2030, and have come a long way. Come along and see how we all have a role to play.

Pet blessing service

Saturday 5 September at 2.00 pm
Whitkirk Vicarage Garden

Following the success of last year's service, we will once again be holding a pet blessing service in September. If you have a pet, or if you know anyone who has a pet and would like to bring it for a blessing, all are welcome, from puppies to ponies, and from iguanas to guinea pigs... Small animals must be safely contained in boxes or cages; large animals on leads. All are welcome. Tell your friends and neighbours.

Back to school service

Sunday 13 September at 10.00 am
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk

We will once again be holding a 'back to school' service, where our children and young people play a leading role in September, as they begin their new school year. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church for anyone who would like their child(ren) to take part, or simply email Claire on [email protected] for more information. Roles for all ages will be available... Last year everyone found this a fun and uplifting service and we are so grateful to have our children and young people as part of our church community.