Newsletter for the Hertford Benefice October 18th 2026

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COMING UP

Welcome
Welcome service for our new Archdeacon.

Our new Archdeacon is Rev Dr Tim Kelly, currently a vicar near Beverley. His welcome service will be at Emmanuel Church, Bridlington, on Sun 18th October at 6.30pm. It would be great to have a good turnout from our churches to welcome him - there will be no Worship Hour at Hunmanby that evening.

Scarborough Deanery
Scarborough Deanery

Synod Meeting. Tuesday 20th October, St Marks Church Coldyhill Lane YO12 6SD - All Welcome (See poster)

Coffee Burger
Men's Breakfast and Talk

Saturday 7th November 9-10am at The White Swan Hunmanby. Bacon/Sausage sandwich tea or coffee (£6). Speaker: TBC. Bring a friend. All Welcome!

REGULAR EVENTS

Games Board
Knit and Natter and Games Group

Monday 19th October Come along to Hunmanby Church Hall on Mondays from 1pm to 3pm for a friendly afternoon together. Entry is £3 and includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome!

Bible
Life Groups

A time to study the Bible together and enjoy fellowship. If you would like to join a group or know someone who would like to join, please contact our Life Group coordinator, Julie Hay, by email: juliehay19@gmail.com with a contact phone number. Julie will be in touch to discuss your needs and, in partnership with the Life Group leaders and the Vicar will link you in with the most suitable group that has space at that time. Everyone is welcome!

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Happy Little Lambs

Our next Happy Little Lambs will be Tuesday October 20th at 9.30am in Hunmanby Church Hall and every 3rd Tuesdayof the month. Children must be with an adult.

Praying Hands
Saturday Prayer

Join us at Hunmanby Church on this 17th October and 24th October from 9.30am to 10.00am, and every Saturday morning, as we pray together for the various needs in our communities.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Some extra news

Shoeboxes for Children in Distress: We need to have your boxes in by the end of October- just bring them to Hunmanby church or deliver them to 4 Stonegate Court, Hunmanby. (Don't forget to add the form from the leaflet. If you dont have one click HERE)

York Minister Visitor Pass Going to York for the day? Just to remind you that we have passes for entry to York Minister for any regular church attender to borrow. Email office@hbchurches.org

Westway Open Arms … who support those in great need across our town still needs our support. All donations would be greatly appreciated and if you would like to pop in and see what the work is about, please get in touch. For more information email for opening hours. berniewestwayopenarms@gmail.com

Empowered by the Spirit Saturday 31st October 10.00am to 3.00pm at Christ Church, Bridlington. A teaching day on living a life led by the Holy Spirit. You’re invited to join us for a day of teaching and ministry digging deep into what it means to be disciples who live our lives led and empowered by the Spirit. This will be the first in a series of days as we lean into being Spirit led disciples. This is a free teaching day but you will need to bring your own lunch. (See poster)

Bring & share lunches @ Hunmanby- *change of dates* In November, we are changing our B&S lunch forward to the 1st Sunday of the month -1st November - this is to connect with the All Saints festival. We’ll be back to a ‘2nd Sunday’ pattern after that. All are welcome!

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