St. Thomas is the parish church of Heathery Cleugh Parish, Benefice of Upper Weardale. The church is located in the centre of the village of Cowshill, having been rebuilt there in 1912 after an encroaching quarry forced abandonment of the nearby original site.
Sunday services are held in Cowshill on the second and fourth Sundays of every month, with the service taking place in neighbouring St. John's Chapel on the first and third Sundays. In months with 5 Sundays a special service at various locations is held on the fifth Sunday. Choose Services and Events in the menu for times and locations of all services.
The church is open every day, and visitors to the area are cordially invited to stop in to visit. Copies of the church registers are available to look through, and the simple but aesthetic interior provides a welcome place for quiet reflection. Choose Find Us in the menu for information on obtaining a key should the church be locked.
The parish of Heathery Cleugh 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Durham’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.
For information or to discuss any matter relating to safeguarding please contact a Safeguarding Officer
Heatherycleugh and St Johns Chapel Mrs Jan Wright 07415 046392 [email protected]
Eastgate Mrs Liz Curry 07921 176012 [email protected]
Stanhope Kathleen Kirby 07934 467490
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Ms Beth Miller: 07968 034075 [email protected].
For further information click here to see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages
