Welcome to St Denys! A Parish Church in the Heart of York
We are a friendly and growing little church tucked within the medieval walls of York on the historic street of Walmgate. Serving a rapidly changing parish in our corner of the city, we strive to be a community resource for all and are very pleased that our nearby Church Hall is one of the city’s Warm Spaces offering a year-round friendship and refreshments to those in need. St Denys is a haven of quiet in the hustle and bustle of city life, giving a warm Yorkshire welcome to all who come to visit, be it to join our worship or to gaze on our outstanding array of medieval stained glass.
We would love to extend our welcome to you on any Sunday of the year or at any of our events!
Worship Times
Holy Communion every Sunday at 10.00am
The service on the 1st Sunday of each month, except January and August, is also signed for BSL users.
Our Rector, the Revd Canon Liz Hassell, is currently on secondment as Acting Archdeacon of York. For enquiries about Baptism, Funerals and Weddings please contact the York City Centre Churches’ Administrator: yorkcitycentrechurches22@gmail.com or our Interim Assistant Priest, the Revd Andrew Richardson: arichardson.citychurches@gmail.com
Safeguarding
St Denys Church Parish Church Council takes seriously its obligations and responsibilities to protect and safeguard the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult within the church community. Our Safeguarding Policy is here. For further information, please contact our Safeguarding Officer: Simon Baverstock simon.bav@yandex.com
Events
Tea and Chat every Wednesday, 11.00am-2.00pm in the Church Hall
A friendly and welcoming get-together – all welcome!
Warm Space every Thursday, 2.00-8.00pm in the Church Hall
We offer friendship and refreshments to those in need. A hot meal is followed by a film screening.
Arts & Crafts every Friday, 2.00-6.00pm in the Church Hall
Get creative at our friendly arts and crafts session. Bring your own project to work on or use the resources available in the Hall.
Talks: we have regular talks mostly about local history topics. All talks are free to attend, although we are grateful for donations, and refreshments are served afterwards. Our next talks will be held in autumn 2025
Organ Recitals & Concerts:
We hold regular organ recitals showcasing our outstanding ‘Father’ Willis organ and host concerts by other promoters. For enquires about using the church for a concert, email: yorkstdenys@gmail.com.
Coffee Concerts: informal concerts with coffee/tea and a warm welcome. Refreshments available from 10.30am; concert 11.00-approx 12.00; free admission – donations very welcome!
Saturday 26 April: Jessie Bannister saxophone & Anita Data organ
Deaf Community
We have a special mission to the deaf community in York with a monthly service that is fully signed (BSL). Please note that this is not available in August and in January.
Opening Times
St Denys is open Monday to Friday. Our normal open hours are 10.00am to 4.00pm, however we depend on volunteers to open and close the church and so times may differ. We welcome visitors to view our historic church or just to sit quietly in the presence of God. If it is necessary for the church to be closed we will, when possible, give details on A Church Near You www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18965. If you are planning a visit to York and would like to check whether or not the church will be open on a specific date, please email stdenyschurchyork@gmail.com.
If you would like any further information about St Denys Church and what we do, please email stdenyschurchyork@gmail.com or go to our pages on A Church Near You.