Stokesay: St John the Baptist

The Church of Saint John the Baptist: founded in the 12th century, rebuilt in the 17th century.  Serving God and the community of Craven Arms into the 21st century.

Our church stands in a glorious setting amongst the hills of south Shropshire, adjacent to Stokesay Castle, one of the jewels of English Heritage's crown.  We aim to keep the church open for visitors to enjoy in line with the opening hours of the castle.

Sunday services of Holy Communion are held at the Pilgrim Centre in Dale Street, Craven Arms on First and Third Sundays of the month at 8.00am.  On the Second and Fourth Sundays, the service of Holy Communion with Hymns is held at Stokesay at 9.45am (during the winter months, these services are held at the Pilgrim Centre).  The Fifth Sunday is a joint Benefice service - see service poster in Notices section for details).

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Revd Clive Munday

Stokesay Vicarage, Clun Road, Craven Arms

SY7 9QW
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Winter Services are held at the Pilgrim Centre in Dale Street, but return to Stokesay in March.

Sunday 23 February 2025, Sunday 09 March 2025, Sunday 23 March 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
The Pilgrim Centre
The Pilgrim Centre, 1 Dale Street, Craven Arms, SY7 9PB

Winter services will be held at the Pilgrim Centre. There is usually a Family Service with hymns on the Second Sunday of the month and a Common Prayer service of Holy Communion with hymns on the Fourth Sundays of the month all commencing at 9.45 am. On the First and Third Sundays there is a service of Holy Communion at 8.00 am at the Pilgrim Centre (see separate entry). When there is a fifth Sunday we have a group Benefice service at one of the churches at 11.00am plus Holy Communion at the Pilgrim Centre at 8.00 am. Please note that the services on 2nd and 4th Sundays return to Stokesay from 2nd March.

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From March services return to Stokesay.

Commencing with Sunday, 9th March services return to Stokesay church.

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Safeguarding

Our Parishes are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our BSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the BSO (Contact details are on church notice boards) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on the link below. 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.

Hereford Diocesan Safeguarding Team