Welcome to Penhill Benefice
Penhill (above) stands like a sentinel over this benefice in mid-Wensleydale.
The natural environment of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire is a constant reminder of God’s wonderful creation and it is a privilege to live here.
We are a family of Christians striving to share the love of Christ with one another and all those who live in our communities or who are visiting this wonderful part of England. We extend an invitation to you to join us in worship at one of our churches.
Penhill Benefice (see map) was formed in 2006 and consists of four parishes: Aysgarth, Bolton-cum-Redmire, West Witton, and Preston under Scar with Wensley. The communities it encompasses include the villages of Aysgarth, Thornton Rust, Thoralby, Newbiggin in Bishopdale, West Burton, West Witton, Wensley, Preston under Scar, Redmire, Castle Bolton, and Carperby. It is part of Wensley Deanery in the Diocese of Leeds and of the Church of England.
Vision Statement:
The Penhill Benefice is committed to show the love of God and the saving grace of Jesus.
We share together as the body of Christ, in prayer, worship, ministry and fellowship.
In the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to mission and outreach and
to be a support and comfort in the community.
Revd Tom Ringland; Rt Revd Nick Baines,
Bishop of Leeds; Revd Penny Yeadon
at the licensing of the Revd Ringland
Vicar: Revd Tom Ringland
Associate Vicar: Revd Canon Penny Yeadon
Clergy
with permission to officiate:
Revd Sylvia Earle
Revd Canon Jan Kearton
Licensed Lay Ministers
Hilary Disney
Gillian Vyner
Wedding, Baptism and Confirmation Enquiries
For initial enquiries about weddings, baptisms and confirmations in any of our churches, please be in touch with our Parish Administrator (contact details below) who will take some basic details and answer any initial questions before passing on to our vicars Revd Tom Ringland or Revd Canon Penny Yeadon.
Benefice Administrator Office: The Coach House Office, Swinithwaite, Leyburn, N Yorks DL8 4UH
Tel: 01969 663097, or by email:
More phone numbers via the contact page.
For the report on the licensing of the Revd Ringland click here