Rievaulx Methodist Church

Prior to the current building opening, Methodist services were held in a cottage near the Old Mill. This is recorded on the flyleaf of the Pulpit Bible in an inscription "Presented to MRS MARY JOHNSON by her neighbours and friends in acknowledgement of her kindness in providing for many years at great personal inconvenience a place for Wesleyans at Rievaulx to hold their religious services." There is much debate about that use of the phrase "at great personal inconvenience" amongst current Methodists, wondering whether they have always been a boisterous company, making a "joyful noise unto the Lord" and a disturbing influence, and constant challenge to those who demand "peace at any price."
In the mid 1950s the original chapel was extended to include a school room, kitchen and toilet and after much fundraising the new premises opened on Saturday 29th April 1967.
This is a busy and lively church which holds events throughout the year: Christmas Crafts and Coffee Morning, Annual Christmas Barn Service, Carols in the Abbey, and carol singing around all the local villages in December; Soup and Pancake Day in February to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer research; Games Night/Mens Group in March; Messy Church Easter Event, and a Walk of Witness to Rievaulx Abbey in March; Ladies Afternoon Tea event in April; annual Open Air Service in July, Harvest Event with lunch and Harvest Thanksgiving Service in October.

Trudy Sanderson will be exhibiting some of her range of textile artwork, and also some of Val Mather’s photographs of the Regia Anglorum Group on the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail and at Rievaulx will be on display.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

0900-1700

Saturday 14 September:

0900-1700

Sunday 15 September:

0900-1700

Location & directions

Rievaulx Bank, Rievaulx, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5LB

Directions:

From Helmsley, take the B1257 Helmsley to Stokesley Road for just over 2 miles. Take the second turning on the left from Helmsley along this road, to go down Rievaulx Bank, a steep descent. The Methodist Church is on the right hand side as you enter the villlage. There is a small car park at the rear of the Methodist Church. More parking is available at the Abbey car park, further down the village, a short walk away. Occasionally there is an overflow car park in the field near the Abbey.

Contact on day:

Sheila Foster

Telephone number:

+447792790434

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The small car at the rear of the church enables wheelchair access round to the door at the front of the church.

Additional information

For disabled visitors/pram chair users there is a ramp into the building, and there is room in the building for them to "park". This is a lively open and welcoming church for people of all ages.

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