St Oswald's Church, Sowerby

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Pulpit for sale A rare opportunity to acquire a mid-19th century wooden pulpit that was installed in St Oswald's about 1842. It is in nearly original condition, hexagonal in shape, and comes with a stone base in two parts. Sealed written bids are invited and should be addressed to David Tucker, Churchwarden, 162 Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JN. The deadline for delivery of bids is noon on 21 May 2012. The successful bidder will be responsible for the removal of the pulpit from church once the price has been paid in full.

Recent additions to the website:

Church annual report and accounts 2011

Burial records 1813 to 1970

How St Oswald's, Sowerby, grew from a chapel to a church - and how it grew lop-sided

St Oswald's is a beautiful and historic Church of England Parish Church in the village of Sowerby, just outside Thirsk. It is attended by people of all ages who live in the village and surrounding area, and by many visitors to this scenic part of North Yorkshire.

St Oswald's has a thriving ministry to children and young people, a variety of music styles, opportunities for learning about the Christian faith in small groups or simply being quiet and reflective together.

We enjoy close links with our sister churches - St Mary's at Bagby, St Mary's at Kilburn, St Cuthbert's at Sessay and All Saints at Thirkleby - as well as Sowerby Methodist Church and the Thirsk Team Ministry. We are also members of the local Churches Together Group.

This website tells you a lot more about the ministry of St Oswald's Church. If there is any further information you would like, please do not hesitate to contact the Vicar Revd Nicky Carnall.

360° view from the top of the church tower

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