Welcome to the website of St Augustine’s – the Church of England in Kirkby-in-Cleveland and Great Broughton.  The inhabitants of our two villages have professed their Christian faith, and have worshipped on this site, for over a thousand years and we continue this wonderful tradition.

We are part of a four-church benefice, which includes the Parishes of Ingleby Greenhow, Kildale and Chop Gate, in the Diocese of York.

You will find information on the team, on the services in our church and on our support for all in the community at the key points in their lives, by scrolling through the following pages.  The calendar of services and the notice pages, which are regularly up-dated, are a good first point of reference.

Today is Advent Sunday.   There will not be a Service at St Augustine’s, the Benefice Service of Holy Communion will be held at St Andrew’s, Ingleby Greenhow at 10 a.m., during which the Bishop of Whitby will confirm three candidates.   We hope that you will be able to join us.

In the Gospel reading, St Matthew records Jesus speaking to the disciples and prophesying His second coming.  He told them that no one knew when that would be, only God, and that the people would continue with their daily lives.   He said that those who thought about the second coming, and who were prepared for it, would be present at the day of judgement, and He urged the disciples to be ready and watchful so that they also would be there.  We, too, should try to live the life of Christ, as His followers have attempted to do down the centuries, so that we might achieve life eternal.

The Bible readings are – Isaiah 2: verses 1 to 5, Romans 13: verse 11 to the end and Matthew 24: verses 36 to 44.   The appointed psalm is 122 – I was glad when they said unto me; we will go into the house of the Lord – the psalmist prays for peace and prosperity for all those who enter the house of the Lord.

Today, we celebrate St Andrew the Apostle and Patron Saint of Scotland

On Thursday there will be a Service of Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

Website up-dated 30th November 2025