Whitley Lower Parish Church 
dedicated to St Mary and St Michael and situated in the delightful village of Whitley.
It is part of the United Benefice of Thornhill and Whitley.
Parish Eucharist on Sundays at 11.15 a.m
Vicar - Vacant
Contact Assistant Priest - Rev Norma Webb for weddings, funerals and baptisms
Churchwardens
John Riley
or Fred Pickles

view of interior showing new toilets and entry
lobby at top right

view of interior showing restored East end
News and Events
For full details of services and events in the Benefice please check the News Calendar and Services page..
With a population just below 500, the parish of Whitley Lower is set around the two villages of Briestfield and Whitley bordering the larger parish of Thornhill. It is mainly a rural farming area with little industry or commerce except a haulage depot near the church and an Ice Cream Parlour. The local pub in Whitley recently closed, but some refurbishment has been done to try to attract a new landlord. There are no shops in either community which means travelling at least
Whitley and Briestfield formed a part of the ancient parish of Thornhill and became a parish in its own right in 1847, with the building of St Mary and St Michael’s.
Archived below

Lindsay's Final weekend-see his sermon on the Archived pages.
- Church Lane
- Thornhill
- Dewsbury
- West Yorkshire
- WF12 0JZ
01924 520861 or 01924 465329
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