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 the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. There will not be a Service at St Augustine’s; instead, we will join the congregation at Ingleby Greenhow for a Service of Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m.  We hope that you can join us.  

In the Gospel reading, St Matthew records Jesus, in a boat on the lake of Galilee, speaking to the multitude who had gathered on the shore, and relating to them the parable of the sower of seed.  The farmer went out and scattered the seeds on his land; some fell on the path and were quickly eaten by the birds.  Some fell on hard, rocky ground; they grew quickly, but without water they could not survive, and died.  Other seeds fell among weeds, and were choked.  But many other seeds fell on fertile land; they grew and produced a large and fruitful crop.  Jesus explained that the seeds were the words of God; those that were eaten by the birds did not reach those people who walked on the path.  The seeds that fell on the stony ground were received with joy, but those people did not have the strength to overcome the problems of life and the words were lost.  The seed that fell among the weeds could not compete with worldly possessions and interests and so the words were also lost.   But the seed that fell on fertile ground was taken up by those who believed, the word of God spread widely and was taken up by many more. The word of God is the foundation of the Christian faith and this has sustained those who believe down the ages.

The Bible readings are – Isaiah 55: verses 10 to 13, Romans 8: verses 1 to 11 and Matthew 13: verses 1 to 9 and 18 to 23.   The appointed psalm is 65 – Thou, O God, art praised in Sion – the psalmist praises God for his greatness and for his generosity to all people.

Today, we celebrate the life of St Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine order of monks in about Ad 529.

Website up-dated  12th July 2026