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The Stanwick Group of Churches is a united benefice which comprises the Church of England parishes of Forcett, Aldbrough st John and Melsonby in beautiful, rural North Yorkshire within the Diocese of Leeds.

Wednesday 16th October at St James' Church, Melsonby at 7.00pm there will be an important event in the life of the church locally when Caroline Pinchbeck will be licenses as the new vicar of the parishes of Aldbrough st John, Forcett and Melsonby,   All are very welcome to come along and experience this event which we hope will mark a new beginning in the life of the community.   After the service there will be an opportunity to chat over a drink and exchange views with the Bishop of Ripon and Caroline.

APPOINTMENT OF REVEREND CAROLINE PINCHBENCH, who is currently serving as Rector of the Weighton Wold Group of Parishes in the Diocese of York (also Rural Life Adviser and Area Dean for the South Wold Deanery) has been appointed as Interim Vicar for the Benefice of Aldbrough st John, Forcett and Melsonby (0.5) in the Ripon Episcopal Area and as Diocesan Rural Change Enabler (0.5) in the Discoese of Leeds.

Caroline will be licensed to her new roles by Bishop Anna Eltringham on 16th October at St James' the Great, Melsonby.