St Oswald's Church, Sowerby

It snowed in Sowerby last night!
St Oswald's Church on Sunday 5 February 2012.

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 Revd Nicky Carnall.

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House for Duty Assistant Priest - York Diocese
Sowerby, Sessay and Thirkleby with Kilburn and Bagby

A House for Duty Assistant Priest is sought for this new plurality near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. It comprises the three benefices of Sowerby, Sessay and Thirkleby with Kilburn and Bagby, and includes an area of vale as well as the edge of the Hambleton Hills.

The benefices were being brought together in January 2012, when the Priest-in-Charge of Sowerby and Sessay, the Revd Nicola Carnall, also became Priest-in-Charge of Thirkleby with Kilburn and Bagby. There is a scheme in progress to make these five parishes into a plurality.

We are looking for an Assistant Priest who will share in worship, mission and pastoral care throughout the plurality. The minimum duty will be the equivalent of two full days per week including Sunday duties. A modern former vicarage is provided in the picturesque village of Kilburn, famous for its White Horse and 'Mousey Thompson' furniture. The market town of Thirsk (home of James Herriot) is 7 miles from Kilburn, half a mile from Sowerby.

The post offers a variety of opportunities for parish ministry alongside the Priest-in-Charge. The ministry team includes three Readers and many other committed and capable lay people.

The qualities most desired are an enthusiasm for all aspects of parish ministry and enjoyment of working with others. Ability to travel around the whole group, with access to a car, is essential. Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau. Closing date: Easter 2012

For further details and application form please contact:
    The Revd Nicola Carnall
    The Vicarage
    The Close
    Sowerby
    Thirsk YO7 1JA
    telephone: Thirsk (01845) 522814
    email: vicar@stoswaldsowerby.org.uk

360° view from the top of the church tower

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