Effective from April 8th 2026, the Benefice will enter a period of Interregnum. During this time, church leadership and services will be supported by covering clergy and lay members of the church until a new appointment is made. During interregnum,  services on the fourth and fifth Sundays of the month will be a combined service at St James at 11.00am.

The Benefice offers a Communion Service on a Wednesday morning at St James at 10:30am. 

**Combined Services

During interregnum,  services on the fourth and fifth Sundays of the month will be a combined service at St James at 11.00am.

Services of public worship in the Parishes of Chapelthorpe and Woolley are following Covid-19 guidance from the government on Places of Worship and the Church of England. Wearing of face masks in services is optional.

On entering and leaving church and before communion, individuals may use the hand sanitisers provided.

Communion wine is on offer,  please do not feel obligated to receive it as the Host (wafer) is the key element to receive.