Our Churches and Services
Mirfield Team Parish was formed in 2007. It was created by joining the three historic parishes of Mirfield, Eastthorpe and Upper Hopton. We have three church buildings, and you can find out more about these below.
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s is a large 19th century church, on a site full of heritage, with an active and committed congregation.
St. John's Church
Located in the small village of Upper Hopton, St. John’s is a small and friendly village church.
St. Paul's Church
Located in the centre of Mirfield, worship has ceased at St. Paul’s, but is now used for community events.
St. Mary's
The present St. Mary's Church was consecrated on the 12th October 1871. It replaced the former church which was largely demolished but for the tower which has an iconic presence nearby. The church and its immediate surroundings have a wealth of heritage going back many centuries, the oldest is the motte and bailey to the north of the present church.
St Mary's became part of the Mirfield Team Parish in 2007 joining with St John's in Upper Hopton and St Paul's in Eastthorpe. Adjacent to the church site is the Team Parish Office which is part of the community centre site. Both the church and the community centre host a wide variety of events which all play a part in the mission and outreach of the team parish. Everyone is given a warm welcome at St Mary's not least by the present clergy, headed by the Rev'd. Hugh Baker who is the Vicar of Mirfield Team Parish.
There are a number of good guide books about the history of the church, the stained glass windows and other local history which hold a host of detailed information about the history and development of St Mary's. These are all on sale in St. Mary's Church. The Friends of St. Mary's have also filmed a DVD giving an account of 1,000 years of history of the site. This DVD can also be purchased for £10 at the church, proceeds from the sale go towards the rebuilding of the collapsed wall by the Castle Mound on Dunbottle Lane.
Service Times
Sunday 9.30am
Sung Eucharist (usually streamed on Facebook)
Wednesday 10am
Said Eucharist
Find Us
St Mary the Virgin,
Church Lane, Mirfield,
West Yorkshire, WF14 9HX
St. Mary’s
The present St. Mary’s Church was consecrated on the 12th October 1871. It replaced the former church which was largely demolished but for the tower which has an iconic presence nearby. The church and its immediate surroundings have a wealth of heritage going back many centuries, the oldest is the motte and bailey to the north of the present church.
St Mary’s became part of the Mirfield Team Parish in 2007 joining with St John’s in Upper Hopton and St Paul’s in Eastthorpe. Adjacent to the church site is the Team Parish Office which is part of the community centre site. Both the church and the community centre host a wide variety of events which all play a part in the mission and outreach of the team parish. Everyone is given a warm welcome at St Mary’s not least by the present clergy, headed by the Rev’d. Hugh Baker who is the Vicar of Mirfield Team Parish.
There are a number of good guide books about the history of the church, the stained glass windows and other local history which hold a host of detailed information about the history and development of St Mary’s. These are all on sale in St. Mary’s Church. The Friends of St. Mary’s have also filmed a DVD giving an account of 1,000 years of history of the site. This DVD can also be purchased for £10 at the church, proceeds from the sale go towards the rebuilding of the collapsed wall by the Castle Mound on Dunbottle Lane.
Service Times
Sunday 9.30am
Sung Eucharist (usually streamed on Facebook)
Wednesday 10am
Said Eucharist
Find Us
St Mary the Virgin Church Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9HX
St. John’s
St John’s is a small, friendly, village church with a congregation ranging from the active Sunday school children, couples getting married to those enjoying retirement. Many of the congregation come from outside the village in order to take part in worship and fellowship at St John’s. The church itself is a beautiful serene building in which it is easy to find peace and tranquillity. The church is often decorated with flowers and the church yard looks stunning with daffodils in spring. If you are new to the area, you can be sure of a warm welcome at St John’s. Please come and introduce yourself to the vicar, churchwarden or sidesperson so we can make you feel at home.
St John’s Church was designed by the Durham architects Bonomi and Cory, the church is a copy of the 15th century Perpendicular style. The churchyard has been extended twice. In 1904, a middle section was donated by William Hall Marriott (formerly of Hopton Grange). It is likely that the stone archway was built at this time. The largest section of the churchyard was donated by Charles Sutcliffe in 1930.
The lych-gate was built in 1949 to commemorate the men of Upper Hopton who died in the Second World War. The church clock was installed in 1953, partly as a celebration of the coronation and partly in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the church.
In 1981 St John’s, Upper Hopton became a United Benefice with St Paul’s Eastthorpe.
In 1998 money was raised by the Community Association, the PCC and the Friends of Upper Hopton Parish Church for the Millennium Window, which was designed and painted by local artists, Anne and Vince Seabourne. The memorial garden, under the window, was planted in memory of Shirley Hartley, Treasurer of the Community Association for many years and a member of the committee, which raised the funds for the Millennium Window.
On April 11th 2007 St. Mary’s Mirfield, St. Paul’s Eastthorpe, and St. John’s Upper Hopton became a single benefice to form the Mirfield Team Parish.
The Friends of Upper Hopton Parish Church co-operate with the Parochial Church Council in the preservation and adornment of the Church, and the general maintenance of the church, its activities and services, its ornaments and furnishing. The Friends also promote public interest in the church, and for all these purposes to seek to bind together in a common fellowship all those who live or work in the parish or who worship in the Parish Church.
Service Times
Sunday 11.15am
Sung Eucharist (usually streamed on Facebook)
Thursday 10am
Said Eucharist
Find Us
St John’s Church,
Hopton Hall Lane,
Mirfield, WF14 8EL
St. John’s
St John’s is a small, friendly, village church with a congregation ranging from the active Sunday school children, couples getting married to those enjoying retirement. Many of the congregation come from outside the village in order to take part in worship and fellowship at St John’s. The church itself is a beautiful serene building in which it is easy to find peace and tranquillity. The church is often decorated with flowers and the church yard looks stunning with daffodils in spring. If you are new to the area, you can be sure of a warm welcome at St John’s. Please come and introduce yourself to the vicar, churchwarden or sidesperson so we can make you feel at home.
St John’s Church was designed by the Durham architects Bonomi and Cory, the church is a copy of the 15th century Perpendicular style. The churchyard has been extended twice. In 1904, a middle section was donated by William Hall Marriott (formerly of Hopton Grange). It is likely that the stone archway was built at this time. The largest section of the churchyard was donated by Charles Sutcliffe in 1930.
The lych-gate was built in 1949 to commemorate the men of Upper Hopton who died in the Second World War. The church clock was installed in 1953, partly as a celebration of the coronation and partly in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the church.
In 1981 St John’s, Upper Hopton became a United Benefice with St Paul’s Eastthorpe.
In 1998 money was raised by the Community Association, the PCC and the Friends of Upper Hopton Parish Church for the Millennium Window, which was designed and painted by local artists, Anne and Vince Seabourne. The memorial garden, under the window, was planted in memory of Shirley Hartley, Treasurer of the Community Association for many years and a member of the committee, which raised the funds for the Millennium Window.
On April 11th 2007 St. Mary’s Mirfield, St. Paul’s Eastthorpe, and St. John’s Upper Hopton became a single benefice to form the Mirfield Team Parish.
The Friends of Upper Hopton Parish Church co-operate with the Parochial Church Council in the preservation and adornment of the Church, and the general maintenance of the church, its activities and services, its ornaments and furnishing. The Friends also promote public interest in the church, and for all these purposes to seek to bind together in a common fellowship all those who live or work in the parish or who worship in the Parish Church.
Service Times
Sunday 11.15am
Sung Eucharist (usually streamed on Facebook)
Thursday 10am
Said Eucharist
Find Us
St John’s Church,
Hopton Hall Lane,
Mirfield, WF14 8EL
St. Paul’s
In November 2011 the church celebrated the 130th anniversary of its consecration. The foundation stone was laid on January 25th, 1881, the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, by Mr R Theodore Ingham of Blake Hall and amazingly the whole building was completed in just ten months so that the consecration could take place on All Saints Day, 1881. The Church was consecrated on November 1st, 1881, by Bishop V W Ryan, later to be Dean of Westminster at a service reputed to have taken nearly three hours. The congregation, who had gone in during a storm of sleet and rain, came out to several inches of snow.
The church has several notable interior features. The stained glass in the east and west windows and the Memorial Window in the South Aisle are by the famous designer Mr C E Kemp. Donated by Mr & Mrs James of Ambleside, the font is carved out of black marble and rests on two granite steps. The pipe organ was dedicated on April 30th, 1889 and built by Messrs Bradley and Foster of Sheffield. It was one of the earliest known organs to be fitted with the then new tubular pneumatic action.
In 1981 St Paul’s Eastthorpe and St John’s, Upper Hopton became a United Benefice. Sadly, in the autumn of 1996 the bells were removed and in 1998 they were re-located to Charleston, South Carolina. In 2007 St Mary’s, St John’s and St Paul’s became Mirfield Team Parish. Regular Sunday Services have now ceased but mid-week services continue, and it is hoped that greater community use will be the way forward with the church being so centrally located in Mirfield.
Service Times
Weekly services have ceased at St. Paul’s. Follow us on social media for festival services and events.
Find Us
St. Paul’s Church,
Huddersfield Road,
Mirfield, WF14 HDD
St. Paul’s
In November 2011 the church celebrated the 130th anniversary of its consecration. The foundation stone was laid on January 25th, 1881, the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, by Mr R Theodore Ingham of Blake Hall and amazingly the whole building was completed in just ten months so that the consecration could take place on All Saints Day, 1881. The Church was consecrated on November 1st, 1881, by Bishop V W Ryan, later to be Dean of Westminster at a service reputed to have taken nearly three hours. The congregation, who had gone in during a storm of sleet and rain, came out to several inches of snow.
The church has several notable interior features. The stained glass in the east and west windows and the Memorial Window in the South Aisle are by the famous designer Mr C E Kemp. Donated by Mr & Mrs James of Ambleside, the font is carved out of black marble and rests on two granite steps. The pipe organ was dedicated on April 30th, 1889 and built by Messrs Bradley and Foster of Sheffield. It was one of the earliest known organs to be fitted with the then new tubular pneumatic action.
In 1981 St Paul’s Eastthorpe and St John’s, Upper Hopton became a United Benefice. Sadly, in the autumn of 1996 the bells were removed and in 1998 they were re-located to Charleston, South Carolina. In 2007 St Mary’s, St John’s and St Paul’s became Mirfield Team Parish. Regular Sunday Services have now ceased but mid-week services continue, and it is hoped that greater community use will be the way forward with the church being so centrally located in Mirfield.
Service Times
Weekly services have ceased at St. Paul’s. Follow us on social media for festival services and events.
Find Us
St. Paul’s Church,
Huddersfield Road,
Mirfield, WF14 HDD