Welcome to St John's Bamford, linked with St Helen's Grindleford and St Michael & All Angels Hathersage.

Bamford St John the Baptist is open to visitors every day from 9 to 5 (approximately!)

Our usual service time on Sunday is 11am

Church Services in the whole Benefice

Sunday December 7th

9:30 am am Holy Communion at St Helen’s Grindleford

11 am Holy Communion at St John's Bamford

Sunday December 14th

9.30 am Morning Prayer at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

7 pm  Beer and Carols at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

6 pm Carol Service at St Helen’s Grindleford

6 pm Carols by Candlelight at Bamford Methodist Church

Sunday December 21st

9.30 am Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

6 pm Carols at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9:30am Morning Worship at St Helen’s Grindleford

11 am All Age Carols  at St John's Bamford

 December 24th Christmas Eve

3 pm Pop Up Nativity at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage 

11 pm  Midnight Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

4 pm Christingle at St Helen’s Grindleford

7 pm  Carols on The Green with Castleton Silver Band and Crib Blessing at Bamford

December 24th Christmas Day

10 am All Age Christmas Celebration at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage 

9:30 am Holy Communion at St Helen’s Grindleford

10 am All Age Christmas Celebration at St John's Bamford followed by a short Christmas Communion at 11 am 

Sunday December 28th

10 am United Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

11 am  Carols we haven't sung this Christmas and mince pies  at Bamford Methodist Church

Sunday January 4th

10:30 am at Hathersage Methodist Church, we join with their Covenant Service

9:30 am Holy Communion at St Helen’s Grindleford

11 am Holy Communion  at St John's Bamford

Sunday January 11th

9:30 am United Holy Communion for Hathersage and Grindleford with Bishop Malcolm at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

11am Morning Worship at Bamford Methodist Church

Sunday January18th

9;30 for 10am Sunday Special at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9:30am Holy Communion at St Helen’s Grindleford with Archdeacon Nicky

11am 3rd Sunday Morning Worship with Baptism t St John's Bamford with Archdeacon Nicky

Sunday January 25th

9:30 am Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

4 pm Messy Church at Hathersage Methodist Church

11am Morning Worship at Bamford Methodist Church

9:30 am at Grindleford yet to be arranged

A safe Church for all

The parish of Bamford & Derwent: St John the Baptist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Helen Jackson, who is PSO for Bamford, Grindleford and Hathersage Parish Churches

Tel. 07495 066218

Email: [email protected]

The Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.