St Leonard

Welcome to our  Grade 1 listed church which has been a place of worship and prayer since before Norman times.  It is open for private prayer all day, every day, unless there is a funeral or wedding. All are welcome to this ancient space where people have prayed for centuries, take a slow walk round the church or simply sit for a while.

The Churches of Peak Five welcome all to worship, irrespective of age or faith commitments. There are normally at least two services every Sunday somewhere within our benefice including a communion service at 11:15. If you can’t see showing here the Sunday service or event for which you are looking, click on the arrow in the purple ‘Our Benefice’ box. The ‘Services and Events’ page there will show all services and events within the Benefice. 

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Get in touch

Revd Nicola McNally

Priest in Charge
01335 282100
What's on

Candlemas Morning prayer

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels
Dam Lane Alsop-en-le-Dale Ashbourne, DE6 1QP, United Kingdom

Morning prayer incorporating liturgy for Candlemas, the traditional name for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.

When Jesus is brought by his parents to the Temple to be presented according to the Law of Israel, his significance is recognized by Simeon and Anna. He is both ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’ and ‘the glory of God’s people Israel’. But the redemption he will bring must be won through suffering; the Incarnation is directed to the Passion; and Simeon’s final words move our attention away from the celebration of Christmas and towards the mysteries of Easter.

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News

Sunday 8th December 3pm Evening prayer at Alsop is regretfully cancelled

The good news is that work on Alsop church roof to stop the leak is now in progress. Sadly due to the scaffolding in church we are unable to hold a service there this week. All should be back to normal for the carol service on 22nd December.

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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). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO at [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (please call 01332 388678 or complete the Safeguarding Concern Form). 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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