St Lawrence Parish Church, York

Another Year. Passes. This year's 4 day 🍻 Beer festival was another successful and well organised session of tantalising tastes from around the country. Great selection of Ales and beers to please all who attended. Looking forward to next year already,🍻

When I take the bus to York I often get off near St Lawrence and have always been intrigued by the tower and church beyond. Today I spotted a Church Open sign so popped in and found a coffee morning raising funds for repair to one of the large stained glass windows. The tower is all that remains of the original church; the newer building is beautiful with high vaulted ceilings, a large church organ and a mix of pews and chairs. Outside there is a large carpark which is being resurfaced and there is an easy access ramp into the church. In the entrance there’s a large Peace bell and opposite that a stunning stained glass window installed in recent years(see photos). The church is a well used space used throughout the week for lots of activities. The pews are moved aside for the annual beer festival. I love stained glass so it was a real treat to see such a display of twentieth century stained glass and windows designed by females. A beautiful building with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Very close to the UoY and wonderful church in York for young adults in search of community.

Well-done Anglo-Catholic worship with regular social events for all. Started attending while at university and always a welcoming crowd.

Beautiful church, went for the dedication of a stained glass window to commemorate the York Normandy Veterans