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Keeping the Church at the heart of the community.

The Went Valley Parishes
in the Diocese of Wakefield

Rev Adrian Judd,
01977 704744

thevicar@darringtonchurch.com

‘God is love and those who live in love live in God
and God lives in them.’ (St John)

Church is about people - people like you and me. Everyone is special and loved by God, and forgiven for their sins. Here in Church we find acceptance and love, friendship and fellowship. Church is about people not about buildings. We are lucky to have such beautiful ancient buildings to worship God in. Worship is central to the Christian faith, on Sunday or midweek. Baptism is the sign of our membership of God’s Church. Why not join us in Church? You will be made very welcome. The Went Valley Parishes - Darrington, Kirk Smeaton and Wentbridge are part of the Church of England. They are outside Pontefract. Here everyone is welcome. Everyone is included. You don’t have to live here for this to be your parish church.

The Benefice of the Went Valley is the Church of England’s name for a group of local Churches near Pontefract. Each Church - Darrington, Wentbridge and Smeaton has regular Church services each Sunday. The buildings are ancient listed buildings. They give a sense of light space and history. The Churches have been sensitively restored. Join us to worship God and celebrate life. We believe that when you come to Church and pray something happens. God begins to change us, and our lives. We place no pressure on others to change.