St. John the Baptist

Welcome to St. John the Baptist, Cranford. 

We meet to worship together every Sunday at 10am, followed by refreshments. All are welcome to join us on a Sunday and at any of our other services and events throughout the month.

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Rev. Jez Safford

Rector
01536 330263
Bridget Jones/Sophie Thomas (Churchwardens)
01536 330453/330265
What's on

Sunrise Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St. John the Baptist
Address
Church Lane, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AE, United Kingdom

Welcome in the new year with a bracing walk from St. John's church to the top of a nearby hill for a short service and to watch the first sunrise of 2025, before heading back to the church to warm up with a cuppa and croissants.

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

St. John's Church hosted a Christmas Tree Festival from 22nd to 24th November, featuring over 30 decorated trees and a winter wonderland scene. Visitors enjoyed refreshments and voted for their favourite tree, with the 'Love Thy Nature' tree winning.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Cranford: St John the Baptist 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 of Peterborough’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer 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 Sandra Day on 07854176516 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Victoria Kellett on 01733 887040 or e-mail [email protected]. 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.

Peterborough Diocese Safeguarding Team