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.

Sunday was the Eighth Sunday after Trinity. The Benefice Service of Holy Communion took place at St Hilda’s, Chop Gate at 10 am.  The speakers were David and Trudy Sanderson.   

In the Gospel reading, St Matthew records Jesus speaking to the multitude in parables.   He likened the Kingdom of Heaven to a tiny mustard seed which, when planted, grew into a large bush and provided rest for flocks of birds.   Again, He said that Heaven was like a small amount of yeast, which enables large amounts of bread to be made, providing sustenance for many.  He then spoke of the man who found buried treasure in a field and sold all his possessions in order to buy the field.   Similarly, the merchant seeking pearls found one of great value, and sold everything that he had in order to purchase it.    Jesus said that the Kingdom of Heaven was like a fishing net; when cast into the sea it brought in a big catch, but the fishermen only kept the good fish. All these parables speak of the Word of God spreading far and wide and being sought after by all those who understand and treasure it. The word of God, and of His Son Jesus, is the foundation of the Christian faith and has sustained those who believe down the ages.

The Bible readings are – 1 Kings 3: verses 5 to 12, Romans 8: verses 26 to the end and Matthew 13: verses 31 to 33 and 44 to 52.   The appointed psalm is 119: verses 129 to 136 – Thy testimonies are wonderful – the psalmist beseeches God to show mercy to him.

Website up-dated  27th July 2026