All Saints' Church, Darton
&
St John the Evangelist, Staincross
Welcome to the United Benefice of Darton and Staincross in the North of Barnsley.
We are a community of two churches working together to welcome all comers and share the Christian message with those around us.
May 2026
Rev Jean Daykin has now stepped away from her ministry among us.
We give thanks for the many years she has served this benefice faithfully. In particular, we remember with gratitude her steadfast presence through several periods of vacancy, and her commitment to supporting the life and worship of this church during those times, for which we are truly thankful.
As Rev Jean moves on from this chapter, we hold her in our prayers, asking God to bless and guide her in all that lies ahead.
We also pray for our church community, that we may continue to grow in faith, hope, and love, trusting in God’s faithfulness as we look to the future together.
The following prayer and the lighting of a candle were shared together in church:
Lord God,
we thank you for the light of Christ,
which shines in every time and season.
We thank you for the ministry we have shared with Rev Jean,
for her presence among us,
and for all that is good which has been given and received.
As this candle burns,
may your light go before her,
guiding her path,
and surrounding her with your peace.
And may that same light remain with us here,
leading us forward in faith,
hope, and love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Future events
The next Concert@4 will be on May 17th, when the Kenwood-Reasbeck Duo make a welcome return to All Saints’ church. This duo of oboe and cor anglais with piano have been performing here in Darton since the first Sunday@4 series – and never disappoint!
Both of our churches are raising money for necessary work which must be done
to enable them to continue to serve our community into the future.
All support welcome.
Links
See our Parish Safeguarding Policies.