We are a group of five rural churches within the Anglican Diocese of York, on the southern edge of the North York Moors.  The resident population is 1350 and we receive a large number of visitors and pilgrims.

We know that the Christian Church has been in this area since the early fourth century, in Roman times. Lastingham was founded as a monastery in the mid seventh century. Rosedale Church is on the site of a medieval priory.

Our churches stand as signs of the beauty and generosity of God, in whose Name we are welcomed.

This is a time of rapid cultural change, and many are feeling a loss of eternal values and spiritual certainties. In Western Europe the spirit of the age does not favour ‘church’ Christianity. However, a service is held in each of the five churches on most Sundays and main Festivals, and there are regular weekday services throughout the year.   In this way the ‘lamp of prayer’ is kept alight.  In the five villages, between 40 and 100 people attend our churches each week.  

The Vicar of the Lastingham Group of Churches is:
       Alastair Ferguson
       The Vicarage, Lastingham,
       York, YO62 6TN
       Telephone: 01751 417344         vicarage@lastinghamchurch.org.uk.

SOME LINKS  (See also links page) 

The Diocese of York

The Deanery of  Helmsley

Ryedale Christian Council

The Church of England

The Anglican Communion

The Orthodox Church in Europe

Fr Hunwicke's Liturgical Notes

What is Temple Theology?

How to Misunderstand Religion - a lecture given at Swansea University on 13 October 2007 by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Sanctuary UK

The Challenge and Hope of Being an Anglican Today: A Reflection for the Bishops, Clergy and Faithful of the Anglican Communion - an address by the Archbishop of Canterbury.   For an audio version, click here.

Ekklesia

Other websites of interest 

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