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.
Tomorrow is the First Sunday of Easter. There will not be a Service at St Augustine’s; we will, instead, join the congregation at Ingleby Greenhow for a Service of Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. We hope that you will be able to join us.
In the Gospel reading, St John records that, in the evening of the Day of Resurrection, most of the disciples were gathered together in a private room, when Jesus entered and showed them His hands and side. The disciples were greatly pleased to see Jesus, who spoke to them, saying “Peace be with you; as my Father has sent me, even so I send you,” and He breathed the Holy Spirit on them so that they could preach the good news. However, Thomas was not there and, speaking to the other disciples later, said that, unless he touched the wounds on our Lord’s hands and side, he could not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. Eight days later, they were all gathered together and Jesus again entered the room. He called Thomas to Him and asked him to touch the wounds in His hands and side. Thomas did so; he immediately believed and was blessed by Jesus, who said to him that all those who did not see Him, yet believed in Him, were equally blessed and could aspire to life eternal. Followers of the Christian faith know that, through His resurrection on Easter Sunday, Jesus brought God’s blessing to all who believed in Him and that they, too, might have everlasting life.
The Bible readings are – Acts 2: verse 14 and verses 22 to 32,1 Peter 1: verses 5 to 9 and John 20: verses 19 to the end. The appointed psalm is 16, – Preserve me, O God: for in thee have I put my trust – the psalmist gives thanks to God, whose great care for all endures for ever.
Website up-dated 11th April 2026