St John the Baptist

St John's Melmerby is part of the East of Eden Mission Community.

Melmerby Church is situated on the edge of the village in close proximity to Melmerby Hall. There is a path running from the church to the hall which has been used for centuries to link the two buildings The precise origins of the church have been lost in time but the present church dates from the 13 century. There are the remains of an old cross in the church yard that may go back even further.

 For general enquiries regarding St John's, please contact  our Churchwarden, John Lambert: Tel 01768 881787 

FOR QUERIES REGARDING BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS please note that we are currently without a vicar. In the meantime, please contact: Revd Fiona Jenkins (Retired Priest) Email: [email protected] Tel: 07725 404668


FOR SAFEGUARDING: St John's is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information

Also part of the East of Eden Mission Community, which is our local grouping of churches and chapels in this part of the Eden Valley. CLICK HERE to find out more, an overview of all the church services, and what else is happening in the area.

Get in touch

Church Warden
01768 881787

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What's on

26th January no service at Melmerby please join Holy Communion, 9.30am St John's, Skirwith

Occurring
Sunday 26 January 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Saint John's
Address
Saint John's, Skirwith, CA10 1RQ

You are welcome to join us to worship God together in our Holy Communion Service by Extension led by Bryan Gray.
For more information please contact Susan Savage on [email protected]

Enjoy the walk and the company. All welcome, whether or not you normally attend church. Wear walking boots or stout footwear as may be muddy, and bring food and drink to sustain.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Melmerby: St John is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri).
Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information. 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.