Sunday Services :1st and 3rd week of month at Pilgrim Centre and 2nd and 4th at Stokesay.

for 1 hour
Stokesay: St John the Baptist
Stokesay Lane Stokesay Craven Arms, SY7 9AH, United Kingdom

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On Easter Day there will also be a service of Holy Communion at the Pilgrim Centre at 8.00 am which will last for 45 minutes. We meet on all Sundays of the month (5th Sunday is Benefice service -see porch for details). On 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month there is a service of Holy Communion at Stokesay at 10am. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays, Holy Communion is taken at 8am at the Pilgrim Centre in Dale Street, Craven Arms (for services at the Pilgrim Centre there is ample free parking at the Gateway carpark off the roundabout by the Craven Arms Hotel). For other services in the Benefice please see Services Poster in 'Notices' section of this site.

1st Sunday 8am Holy Communion at Pilgrim Centre, Dale Street, Craven Arms (turn right at Hospice shop)

2nd Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion at Stokesay

3rd Sunday 8am Holy Communion at Pilgrim Centre.

4th Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion at Stokesay.

5th Sundays joint with the rest of the Benefice (Please see Notices section, Church porch or Pilgrim Centre for details of which church and time - usually 11.00am)

St John's church is a fine example of a Civil War church with box pews (including some roofed box pews)
Pilgrim Centre in Craven Arms on Dale St, off Market St just after Hospice Charity Shop

Weekly service sheets (The Herald) plus Reflection are available in the 'Notices' section of this site.

There is a votive candle stand for your use at the Church which is open at weekends through the winter in line with opening times of Stokesay Castle (10am to 4pm).

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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
Vicar
01588 672 876
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Sunday Services :1st and 3rd week of month at Pilgrim Centre and 2nd and 4th at Stokesay.

for 1 hour
Stokesay: St John the Baptist
Stokesay Lane Stokesay Craven Arms, SY7 9AH, United Kingdom

ADD TO MY CALENDAR
On Easter Day there will also be a service of Holy Communion at the Pilgrim Centre at 8.00 am which will last for 45 minutes. We meet on all Sundays of the month (5th Sunday is Benefice service -see porch for details). On 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month there is a service of Holy Communion at Stokesay at 10am. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays, Holy Communion is taken at 8am at the Pilgrim Centre in Dale Street, Craven Arms (for services at the Pilgrim Centre there is ample free parking at the Gateway carpark off the roundabout by the Craven Arms Hotel). For other services in the Benefice please see Services Poster in 'Notices' section of this site.

1st Sunday 8am Holy Communion at Pilgrim Centre, Dale Street, Craven Arms (turn right at Hospice shop)

2nd Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion at Stokesay

3rd Sunday 8am Holy Communion at Pilgrim Centre.

4th Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion at Stokesay.

5th Sundays joint with the rest of the Benefice (Please see Notices section, Church porch or Pilgrim Centre for details of which church and time - usually 11.00am)

St John's church is a fine example of a Civil War church with box pews (including some roofed box pews)
Pilgrim Centre in Craven Arms on Dale St, off Market St just after Hospice Charity Shop

Weekly service sheets (The Herald) plus Reflection are available in the 'Notices' section of this site.

There is a votive candle stand for your use at the Church which is open at weekends through the winter in line with opening times of Stokesay Castle (10am to 4pm).

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Our Benefice

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