Parish of Alston Moor

Welcome to the Parish Churches of Alston Moor in the North Pennines

We're here to serve our communities by sharing God's love with you! Do get in touch if we can be of help.

You're always welcome to visit our church buildings - they are all open daily for visitors and private prayer. 

You'll find a warm welcome if you join us for worship too - we have services every week at 11am in Alston (alternately Holy Communion and Prayer & Praise), as well as services variously at 9.30am, 3pm and 6pm in our other churches, depending on the week. 

All our churches are open daily for visitors and private prayer.

If you need help or pastoral care, please don't hesitate to get in touch. 

Get in touch

Phone us: 01434 382558

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What's on

Special Fifth Sunday Activity or Event

Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
Location may vary - check details each time!

A new venture - something different and special every Fifth Sunday!
Always informal and family friendly, everyone welcome - check notices for details!

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Night Prayer online

Every Friday at for 20 mins
online using Zoom

A lovely way to end the week: Night Prayer online, using the liturgy from the Church of England's apps. To join us please download the Zoom app from https://zoom.us or your usual app store, and join the Meeting ID 357 123 751, or dial 0131 460 1196 and enter the same Meeting ID to listen in.

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Last Supper with Stripping of the Altars and Vigil

for 4 hours, 30 mins
St John the Evangelist, Garrigill
Centre of village Garrigill Alston, CA9 3HS, United Kingdom

A moving and dramatic start to the searing events of the Passion of Christ. The joy of Holy Communion is in starkness of the stripping of the altars, as we prepare to mourn the death of Jesus. A vigil to midnight follows for those who wish

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Please follow the link below for more information and contact details.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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