St Giles Church, Skelton, is one of England's 1000 best churches (Simon Jenkins).
Building started in 1247, reputedly by masons also building York Minster.
The church is normally open every day from 10:00 to 16:00; visitors are welcome.
A guide to the church is available.
The congregation for ordinary services at St. Giles is usually about 30.
We use the "Common Worship" order of service, with hymns from "Mission Praise" and music
of "The Addington Service". We have recently formed "The St.Giles` Singers", who will be singing on the second Sunday of each month and for other special services.
Also recently formed (on St. Giles Day 1st. Sept.) was the Friends of St. Giles which we hope will draw additional support from both the village and the wider community for our beautiful church. If you wish to become a member of "Friends", please send your name and address to friendsofstgiles@googlemail.com
If you do not wish to become a `Friend` but nevertheless want to support the church building and if you buy on the internet, why not sign up towww.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stgilesskelton ? ` Friends` will earn a percentage of all you buy on the internet with no extra charge to you.
You are always welcome to join with us at our services.
A church for all seasons
Our church is also an attractive place for weddings and we receive enquiries from a wide area, now the rules for marriages in church have been relaxed. We invite you to come and discover our beautiful church.
Building started in 1247, reputedly by masons also building York Minster.
The church is normally open every day from 10:00 to 16:00; visitors are welcome.
A guide to the church is available.
The congregation for ordinary services at St. Giles is usually about 30.
We use the "Common Worship" order of service, with hymns from "Mission Praise" and music
of "The Addington Service". We have recently formed "The St.Giles` Singers", who will be singing on the second Sunday of each month and for other special services.
Also recently formed (on St. Giles Day 1st. Sept.) was the Friends of St. Giles which we hope will draw additional support from both the village and the wider community for our beautiful church. If you wish to become a member of "Friends", please send your name and address to friendsofstgiles@googlemail.com
If you do not wish to become a `Friend` but nevertheless want to support the church building and if you buy on the internet, why not sign up towww.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stgilesskelton ? ` Friends` will earn a percentage of all you buy on the internet with no extra charge to you.
You are always welcome to join with us at our services.
A church for all seasons
Our church is also an attractive place for weddings and we receive enquiries from a wide area, now the rules for marriages in church have been relaxed. We invite you to come and discover our beautiful church.
St. Giles` Church, Skelton, North Yorkshire Phil Murden
Contact us
St. Giles Church, Church Lane, Skelton, York, YO30 1XT
Churchwardens: David Martin and Carolyn Evans
For enquiries regarding weddings please email marionmartin69@yahoo.co.uk
For Friends of St. Giles email friendsofstgiles@googlemail.com
For all other enquiries and for further information please email: davidmartin332@btinternet.com
Churchwardens: David Martin and Carolyn Evans
For enquiries regarding weddings please email marionmartin69@yahoo.co.uk
For Friends of St. Giles email friendsofstgiles@googlemail.com
For all other enquiries and for further information please email: davidmartin332@btinternet.com
Links
A Brief Guide toSt. Giles Church, Skelton
The Village Design Statement
The Village Trust, Skelton
For further information go to:-
Geographical and Historical
British History Online
The Ancient Parish of Overton
York St. John University for Ministry and Theology
For further information go to:-
Geographical and Historical
British History Online
The Ancient Parish of Overton
York St. John University for Ministry and Theology
Please see below for more photographs
The entrance to St. Giles Phil Mercer
St. Giles Church in November Bruce Mitchel
A view of our Award Winning Doorway Carolyn Evans
The Altar Norman Guest
The Belfy Ian Pyle
Early Spring Phil Mercer
The Font Carolyn Evans
The Cross Matt Birkinshaw
St. Giles in Winter Ian Pyle
The Bell Tower Matt Birkinshaw
The Doorway David Martin
On the 30th. June, 2010 the conservation work carried out on St. Giles by mason Mr Trevor Lancelott, in particular the doorway, was awarded the Lord mayor`s Award.
We look after all our visitors, including the birds! David Martin
St. Giles by night Norman Guest
Our Brides (and Grooms) seem happy with us
Jill Humpreys
Jill Humphreys
Jill Humpreys
St. Giles Church
