About Us
Welcome to St Mary’s Church Coton in the Elms
We are a welcoming, inclusive, community focused church with lots going on for all ages. We are the first church in Derbyshire registered with the Inclusive church network and firmly believe in their mission statement. We believe in inclusive church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. All are always welcome at St Marys Coton.Please follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/342165734873761 to be updated on the events happening in church.
We Hold regular Sunday Communion Services on the second Sunday of each Month
We have an all age service on the first Saturday of the month
We also hold adhoc services during festivals including carol services, crib services and midnight mass.
As well as services we have regular coffee mornings on the last Saturday of each month, as well as Bingo and Quiz nights.
If you have any questions about things happening at St Mary’s Coton please contact the relevant person below:
Rev Derek Arnold (priest in charge): 07789631346
Antonia Johnson (church warden): 07379054795
Yvonne Scott (PCC secretary): 01283 760811
St Mary's Church, Coton in the Elms serves a village of some 800 residents is situated within the National Forerst boundary and is midway between the M42/A42 junction and the A38. The village is located at the furthest point from the sea (Daily Mail/OS 2000) being 66miles from the nearest coast.
The church, built in 1846, has a tall steeple visible from some distance. The church was renovated in 2000 with aid of lottery funding and it now has disabled toilet facilities and a small kitchen. Due to generous donations we now have a PA system with hearing loop and, from donations at baptism services, we also have a baby changing facility.
The pews in the Nave were removed in 2000 and replaced with individual chairs on a fitted carpet. The Chancel can be curtained off and this enables a large area to be used for social purposes such as coffee mornings, conferences and training, whist drives, Bingo, concerts, suppers and other entertainment.
The church is available for private functions by arrangement at a reasonable fee with free use of seating, tables and the kitchen facilities, please contact the church warden to enquire.
This church is a part of the Trent United Benefice with St Laurence: Walton on Trent, St Mary's: Rosliston and St John the Baptist: Croxall.