# Stokesley Methodist Circuit

> situated on the north edge of the North York Moors National Park and comprises a mix of thriving towns and smaller rural villages. The circuit comprises six churches with the two largest having memberships over 100. We are currently supported by a team of ordained and lay staff and many volunteers.

Intended audience: individuals and families in Stokesley and the surrounding communities, church members, visitors, and anyone interested in learning about the activities and services offered by the Stokesley Methodist Circuit

## Pages
- [Superintendent Minister: Andrew Robinson](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/andrew-robinson.html): Reverend Andrew Robinson is the superintendent of the Stokesley circuit and has pastoral responsibility for Stokesley, Hutton Rudby and Carlton churches in the circuit.
- [Calendar](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/calendar.html): Stokesley - Calendar
- [Home](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/): Discover Stokesley Methodist Circuit, located on the stunning north edge of the North York Moors. Our six churches and dedicated team offer a warm welcome to all.
- [Co-Superintendent Minister: Rob Weir](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/rob-weir.html): Rev. Rob Weir arrived in the Circuit in September 2021, and looks after the Methodist Churches at Easby, Great Ayton, and Seamer. He has previously been a Minister in the Manchester and Cheshire South Circuits.
- [Events](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/events.html): Some ongoing and upcoming events around the Stokesley Circuit - click on the image for the full poster and further details.
- [News](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news.html): Stokesley - News
- [Minister in part time appointment: Rev Janet Jackson](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/minister-in-part-time-appointment-rev-janet-jackson.html): Meet Rev Janet Jackson, a member of the ordained ministry team serving the Stokesley Methodist Circuit on the edge of the North York Moors.
- [Churches](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches.html): Stokesley - Churches
- [Circuit Safeguarding and Operations Manager: Kelly Robinson](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-safeguarding-officer.html): If you have a safeguarding concern, contact Circuit Safeguarding Officer: Peter Jackson ' 07443931145, peteratoverdale@gmail.com
- [Church Online](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/church-online.html): Join us online for our seventh church in the Stokesley Methodist Circuit- Online Church.
- [Circuit Support Manager: Clare Ibbotson](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-support-manager-alison-dumphy-brook.html): I am employed by the Stokesley Circuit as the Circuit Support Manager. I provide administrative and clerical support to the Superintendent Minister and help organise and support other Circuit activities, communications and events.
- [Who's who](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who.html): Stokesley Methodist Circuit - Who's who
- [Safeguarding](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/safeguarding-policy.html): #Statement of Safeguarding Principles Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of humans in God's own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the
- [Circuit Steward: Steve Smith](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/katherine-atha.html): We currently have a vacancy for the role of Circuit Steward
- [Carlton](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches/carlton.html): Stokesley - Carlton
- [Circuit Steward: Katherine Atha](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-steward-katherine-atha.html): Discover Katherine Atha, Circuit Steward of Stokesley Methodist Circuit, serving Stokesley Methodists and Stokesley chapels with dedication.
- [Easby](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches/easby.html): Stokesley - Easby
- [Circuit Treasurer : Howard Whitehead](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-treasurer-howard-whitehead.html): We are pleased to welcome Howard Whitehead to the role of Circuit Treasurer, there will be a period of transition as he takes over from Malcolm Wilson.
- [Contact us](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/contact-us.html): You can contact the Stokesley Methodist Circuit using any of these options:
- [Great Ayton](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches/great-ayton.html): Stokesley - Great Ayton
- [Circuit Property Steward: Brian Hull](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-property-steward-brian-hull.html): Welcome to the Circuit Property Steward page for Stokesley Methodist Circuit. Meet Brian Hull and learn about the beautiful Stokesley Methodist chapels.
- [Publications](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/publications.html): Stokesley - Publications
- [Hutton Rudby](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches/hutton-rudby.html): Stokesley - Hutton Rudby
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/privacy-policy.html): Read our privacy policy. We are fully compliant with the 2012 EU e-Privacy Directive.
- [Seamer](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches/seamer.html): Stokesley - Seamer
- [Stokesley](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/churches/stokesley.html): Stokesley - Stokesley
- [Live Streamed Services](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/church-online/live-streamed-services.html): These are available via the the Great Ayton youTube page:
- [Prayer of the Day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/church-online/prayer-of-day.html): Prayer of the day- Direct link to the methodist website https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/prayer/prayer-of-the-day/
- [Links](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/publications/links.html): Stokesley - Links

## Articles
- [Care for Creation in Worship and Word](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/care-for-creation-in-worship-and-word.html): 6 Jul 2026 - Explore how Stokesley Methodist Circuit honours God's creation through worship, scripture and reflection, rooted in the beauty of the North York Moors.
- [We shall not forget](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/we-shall-not-forget.html): 9 Nov 2025 - Join us in remembering and celebrating lives, sharing stories, and fostering community connection at Stokesley Methodist Circuit.
- [Study Day 2025](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/study-day-2025.html): 4 Aug 2025 - Join Stokesley Methodists for the 2025 Study Day at Stokesley chapels, exploring faith and community in our vibrant circuit.
- [Sunshine and showers](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/sunshine-and-showers.html): 18 Jul 2025 - Discover the Stokesley Methodist Circuit, where Stokesley Methodists gather in vibrant chapels amidst the beauty of the North York Moors.
- [A New Year Message](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-new-year-message.html): 3 Jan 2025 - Join the Stokesley Methodists in celebrating the New Year with hope and community at our Stokesley chapels.
- [A Christmas message from Rev Richard Andrew](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-christmas-message-from-rev-richard-andrew.html): 24 Dec 2024 - A Christmas Message from Rev. Andrew at Stokesley Methodist Circuit, spreading joy and peace to all Stokesley Methodists in our chapels.
- [A song of Peace](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-song-of-peace-1.html): 1 Nov 2024 - Discover the 'Peaceful Song' at Stokesley Methodist Circuit, uniting Stokesley Methodists across our cherished Stokesley chapels.
- [See the love](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/untitled-article.html): 9 Aug 2024 - Discover the love at Stokesley Methodist Circuit with the Stokesley Methodists and explore the chapels in the area.
- [A Statement following the tragic events in Southport](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-statement-following-tragic-events-in-southport.html): 31 Jul 2024 - Join us in prayer at Stokesley Methodist Circuit, where Stokesley Methodists come together in unity at our chapels.
- [Young People's worker](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/young-peoples-worker.html): 20 May 2024 - Stokesley Methodist Circuit's Young People's worker page, serving Stokesley Methodists at various chapels within the circuit.
- [A Christmas Blessing](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-christmas-blessing.html): 1 Dec 2023 - A Christmas Blessing: Celebrate the joy of the season with Stokesley Methodist Circuit, where Stokesley Methodists gather at our beautiful Stokesley chapels.
- [Israel-Palestine A prayer from the President and Vice-President of Conference](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/israel-palestine-a-prayer-from-president-and.html): 13 Oct 2023 - A prayer from the President and Vice-President of Conference - Israel-Palestine. Join the Stokesley Methodist Circuit, Stokesley Methodists, and Stokesley chapels in prayer.
- [Faithful Friends](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/faithful-friends.html): 17 Jul 2023 - A warm and welcoming community of Stokesley Methodists, faithfully serving in the Stokesley Methodist Circuit and its beautiful chapels. Join us today!
- [A prayer for the tragic events in Turkey and Syria](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-prayer-for-tragic-events-in-turkey.html): 10 Feb 2023 - A prayer for the tragic events in Turkey and Syria
- [A New Year, a new beginning - Time to Reflect](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-new-year-a-new-beginning.html): 1 Jan 2023 - A New Year, a new beginning- Time to Reflect Nobody is perfect ' and if we think we are, that's probably one of our major imperfections! We all need God's amazing grace, which is his freely given, pouring out of love to all those he has created. It's not always easy to comprehend how much God loves us a
- [An Advent Prayer](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/an-advent-prayer.html): 28 Nov 2022 - #An Advent Prayer
- [In Remembrance](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/in-remembrance.html): 11 Nov 2022 - A prayer for remembrance
- [The passing of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii.html): 10 Sep 2022 - A statement from The Methodist Church following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
- [Ukrainian Support Afternoons at Great Ayton](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/ukrainian-support-afternoons-at-great-ayton.html): 15 Aug 2022 - While the war in Ukraine sometimes slips down the News Agenda in the UK, for some it is an ever-present reality. For some months now a group has been meeting at Great Ayton Methodist Church including Ukrainian Refugees- mainly through the "Homes for Ukraine" scheme- and some of the hosts or potential hosts th
- [Welcome to our New Circuit Support Manager!](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/welcome-to-our-new-circuit-support-manager.html): 1 Jun 2022 - We are pleased to be able to welcome Clare Ibbotson as our new Circuit Support Manager, as of 1st June. There is also a new Email address to contact to get hold of Clare on Circuit Matters- 1305StokesleyCircuit@gmail.com.
- [Responding to the war in Ukraine](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/responding-to-war-in-ukraine.html): 3 Mar 2022 - In common with people across the world, people in the Stokesley Circuit are praying for peace in Ukraine. The following prayer was published on the Methodist Website, and many Methodists are using it to help them pray God's peace into the situation: Holy and Gracious God
- [Great Ayton Advent Tea](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/great-ayton-advent-tea.html): 10 Dec 2021 - Volunteers from Great Ayton organised a successful Advent Afternoon Tea on Saturday 4th December. A total of £450 was raised for the church's nominated charity for the year, The Russ Devereux Headlight Project. It was a great success enjoyed by everyone and a big thank you goes to all the organisers, helpers,
- [Thought for the Day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-7.html): 30 Jun 2020 - Captain Tom Moore
- [Thought for the Day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-6.html): 30 Jun 2020 - The Instant Garden The gravel in our garden is great for keeping weeds at bay, but there are places where it can look a little bare. One wall in particular looks rather neglected and forlorn, standing next to its tidy but barren gravel patch. I decided it would be a good spot for a climbing rose ' sunny in the morn
- [Thought for the Day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-8.html): 30 Jun 2020 - Rhythm of Life
- [Thought for the day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-5.html): 29 Jun 2020 - Matthew 6: 9-13 (NLT)
- [Thought for the Day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-4.html): 24 Jun 2020 - Don't be afraid
- [Route details for Revd Lisa's Charity & Farewell Tandem ride](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/revd-lisas-charity-farewell-tandem-ride.html): 10 May 2020 - Saturday 27th June: 1 Minister. 2 Saddles. 6 Chapels. 25 Miles!
- [Thought For the Day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-3.html): 20 Apr 2020 - Today's Thought or Prayer for the Day has been provided by Doreen Hunt. Doreen is the Circuit Children's Worker and also a member at Great Ayton church.
- [Thought for the day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-2.html): 16 Apr 2020 - Our local preachers and worship leaders from across the circuit will each be sharing a regular prayer or thought for the day....
- [Thought for the day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day.html): 11 Apr 2020 - Saturday 11 April
- [Thought for the day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/thought-for-day-more.html): 10 Apr 2020 - Thought For The Day Our local preachers and worship leaders from across the circuit will each be sharing a regular prayer or thought for the day....
- [Thought for the day](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/coming-soonthought-for-day.html): 4 Apr 2020 - Our local preachers and worship leaders from across the circuit will each be sharing a regular prayer or thought for the day....
- [Listen to LevenOnline radio](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/this-week-on-levenonline.html): 27 Jan 2020 - Stokesley - This week on LevenOnline
- [Smiles Fundraising](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/smiles-fundraising.html): 22 Jan 2020 - Great Ayton exceeded their target of raising £5000 for their charity for the year, The Smiles Foundation. A cheque was handed over to the charity after worship last Sunday. The Foundation aims to bring smiles to the people of Romania by seeking to relieve poverty, promote education and provide hope & opportun
- [Gladness & Generosity](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/gladness-generosity.html): 6 Dec 2019 - Stokesley - Introduction to Gladness & Generosity
- [Marriage & Relationships](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/marriage-relationships.html): 6 Dec 2019 - The Marriage and Relationships Task Group presented a report to the 2019 Conference with recommendations about various issues to do with relationships in general and marriage in particular. Those recommendations will be submitted to the wider Church for consultation during 2019-2020, with a final decision being made at
- [Statment on political situation](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/statment-on-political-situation.html): 30 Sep 2019 - Statement on political situation
- [Marriage & Relationship Roadshow](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/marriage-relationship-roadshow.html): 16 Sep 2019 - God in Love Unites Us: Marriage and Relationship Roadshow
- [It's not what you know; it's who you know.](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/its-not-what-you-know-its-who-you.html): 26 Nov 2018 - It's amazing what you can find out when you start talking to people! Back in the summer, we met together at Great Ayton Methodist Church to share breakfast and ideas for raising funds for projects across the circuit. Val Sonley came to the breakfast and shared with use a bit about her job.
- [Carlton](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/carlton.html): 22 Jun 2018 - There were 35 people at the meal which took place after the anniversary communion service. After steak, sausage and salad followed by strawberries and cream we were entertained by a local singing group with our own Val on the right.
- [Saints Alive at Stokesley!](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/saints-alive-at-stokesley.html): 25 May 2018 - Roger Jones musical 'Saints Alive' was brought to life at Stokesley Methodist Church by a choir of 30 voices conducted by Helen Weighell. The singers were gathered from members of Stokesley Methodist Church choir and friends from other churches in the area.
- [Prayer for farmers](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/prayer-for-farmers.html): 20 Mar 2018 - We thank all Farmers as we pray
- [Texan Mission Trip](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/texan-mission-trip.html): 2 Feb 2018 - Saturday 10 March- Saturday 17 March 2018
- [Happy Birthday Carlton!](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/happy-birthday-carlton.html): 6 Jul 2017 - Singing and food were the order of the day as members of Carlton Methodist celebrated the Chapel's anniversary on Sunday 11 June. Revd Andrew Robinson led the service giving thanks for over 200 years of faithful witness and worship in Carlton-in-Cleve
- [Becci's Leaving Party Friday 16th June](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/beccis-leaving-party-friday-16th-june.html): 22 Jun 2017 - Friday 16th June saw people from around the circuit gather at Great Ayton Methodist Church to say thank you to Becci, our circuit youth worker, and to wish her well as she moves away and gets married. There was a 'bring and share' meal with plenty
- [90 years young](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/90-years-young.html): 15 May 2017 - Connie celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday 13th May. Over the weekend, she celebrated with family and on Monday 15th May invited her friends to celebrate with her at The Hub, Hutton Rudby.
- [Back in the pulpit](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/back-in-pulpit.html): 21 Mar 2017 - How lovely to see Joe Tregoning back in the pulpit at Carlton after a break of two and a half years with ill health. Joe gave a moving testimony as he shared the worship with his dear friend Arthur Noble. Joe's last service was at Carlton back in Sept
- [A song of Peace](https://www.stokesleymethodistcircuit.org.uk/news/a-song-of-peace.html): 30 Nov -0001 - Discover the 'Peace Song' at Stokesley Methodist Circuit, connecting Stokesley Methodists across our chapels in a harmonious celebration.

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