Welcome to our Benefice

Following the retirement of Fr David Ridgeway, we are currently in vacancy as we await the arrival of our new Rector. We are grateful for the continued support and love of our community. Services will continue as scheduled, and we encourage you to join us for worship.

During this time, pastoral care is available through our benefice office on tel 01733 380900 and email admin.castor@btconnect.com

Castor Benefice is comprises of the three parishes of Castor with Upton, Stibbington and Water Newton, the parish of Marholm and the parish of Sutton.  The parish church of St Kyneburgha, Castor is our Minster Church.  The church of St Mary the Virgin, is the parish of Marholm, whilst the church of St Michael & All Angels is the parish church of Sutton.  In addition the parish of Castor also includes three additional churches which are now technically Chapels of Ease, St John the Baptist, Upton, St John the Baptist, Stibbington and St Remigius, Water Newton.

Come and Lead Our Benefice

We are prayerfully seeking the person God is calling to lead our benefice into its next chapter of worship, mission, and ministry. We are looking for a priest of spiritual depth, pastoral warmth, and collaborative leadership who will help us grow as disciples of all ages and continue to serve our communities with faith, hope, and love. If you feel called to explore this opportunity, further details can be found through the Diocese of Peterborough vacancy listing

Sustaining Our Church: A Call to Stewardship

As we look to the future, we want to share an important message: it now costs over £112,000 a year - £310 every single day - just to keep the doors of St Kyneburgha's open. This includes essentials such as heating, lighting, insurance, maintenance, ministry, and community outreach.

St Kyneburgha's relies almost entirely on the generosity of individuals to sustain its work and care for its historic fabric. Many are surprised to learn that we receive no central funding for the upkeep of the building or the day-to-day costs of ministry.

We invite you to consider supporting us financially.  One of the most effective ways to give is through the Parish Giving Scheme. It allows you to make a one-off donation or set up regular giving - monthly, quarterly, or annually. If you are a UK taxpayer, the scheme also enables us to reclaim an extra 25% on your gift through Gift Aid.

You can find out more and SIGN UP TO GIVE here

If you would like to how to give, or would like to become more involved, please reach out to us via the Benefice Office - admin.castor@btconnect.com

With heartfelt thanks and blessings, Michael Samways, Churchwarden

St Kyneburgha Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) will take place on Thursday 21st May at 7pm in the Cedar Centre.   This is an opportunity to hear about the life of the church over the past year and plans for the future.

We are currently looking for new members to join the PCC (Parochial Church Council). If you are interested in getting more involved, please do come along to find out what we do and how you can contribute.

Everyone is warmly welcome. Jon Ardron, PCC Chair