Facilities and features
Accessibility
One accessible toilet
In the Accessible toilet
We have a small car park that can accommodate 24 cars with considerate parking
The accessible toilet is at the front left of the Nave of the church
There are reserved parking spaces for blue badge holders
The entire Nave and chancel are accessible to users of mobility aids and wheel chairs. There is a small step into the sanctuary, a ramp is available for the sanctuary if necessary
All Sunday services are lead with mics and the entire nave is covered by a hearing loop, which also carries lead vocalist and instrument at 10:45
Family services displayed on large screens, tablets available for visual impaired
Welcome at all acts of worship and other times
And Communion bread
Our Building
The church is usually open for individual prayer Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:00
A number of stained glass windows. including east window, South window in Chancel, and west window near entrance
Warm Space is growing - Wednesdays from 10 am through 4pm
We have 2 early grave covers (one featured inside the cover of Saxon cover stones of Derbyshire) in the porch and a Bakewell school wrought iron screen header which are listed as the reason for the listing.
Music and Worship
Practices on Monday evening. Rung between the 9 and 10:45 worship, and on request for weddings and funerals.
6 bells see https://alvaston.church/news/mid-week-events/mid-week-events-9980.php
For detail of live music events see our Facebook page and website
played at the 9am Holy communion service most weeks, and for weddings and funerals on request.
at 10:45 family worship service
Groups, Courses and Activities
Grow your faith by joining a small group, regular Alpha courses and other faith courses are also held.
Runs regularly
Regular small groups study bible passages looking at the theme of the week
In the Church Hall - 1st Alvaston
First Saturday of the month 10:30 till 12
Hot and cold drinks are always available when the building is open, with light snacks during warm welcome.
Regular community events
Craft & Chat group meet in Alvaston Parish Church on Wednesdays 1 til 4pm
Together with other churches in Alvaston Area we help provide a debt & Benefit advice service
Small groups meet regularly to study and pray during the week considering how to be the disciples we are called to be
Together with South East Derby churches
In the Church Hall - 1st Alvaston
Wednesday afternoons Craft and Chat is a recognised Breathing Space promoting mental health well being for everyone.
With South East Derby Christians Together we provide a regular debt & benefit advice service
Help for Visitors
There is a guest wifi, please ask and you will be connected
Guidebook is available - Suggested donation £2
Alvaston Parish Church is usually open during the day Tuesday through Sunday. If the building is locked there are numbers to ring to gain access during daylight hours in the porch.
Other Features
Alvaston Food Bank collection centre and Hub.
The foodbank is delivered by South East Derby Christians together churches of many denominations working together to love our neighbour.
Display screens, Amplification, Hearing Loop, songs and liturgy on screens.
Our busy church hall is available at weekends up to 8pm for private hire. Some weekday daytime slots are also available. Please enquire at [email protected] at if you are interested in booking the hall.