Skeffington: St Thomas a Becket

Welcome to our church of St Thomas a Becket, Skeffington! We serve our parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, which is located 11 miles/18 km east of Leicester on the A47 Uppingham road between Billesdon and Tugby and Keythorpe. Our population at the 2011 census (including Rolleston) was 223.

Our church is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 13th century, although it underwent a rebuild in 1860. We are part of the Benefice of Coplow and within the Launde Deanery Minster Community.

We have services most Sundays however if you wish to find out about other services within our Benefice of Coplow see the newsletter available via this page. The Launde Deanery Minster Community website contains details of all the services within our Minster Community (at SERVICE TIMES | Launde Minster Community).

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Wendy Lewis, Launde Deanery Administrator

(Available Tuesday & Thursday)
07777 934092

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What's on

Fourth Sunday of each month - 9:30am Common Worship Holy Communion Service

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Skeffington: St Thomas a Becket
Main Street Skeffington Leicester, LE7 9YD, United Kingdom

Come and join us for our regular Holy Communion Service, held every 4th Sunday in the month as part of our regular pattern of services - All are welcome!

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LMC Newsletter 18.06.26.pdf

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Safeguarding

We take our Safeguarding really seriously. If you have any questions or require help please do get in touch with us.
The parish of St Thomas a Becket, Skeffington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Carole Ratcliffe who can be contacted at [email protected]. The Diocese of Leicester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA).
If you have concerns about a child, young person or an adult who may have been harmed or be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers for advice and support: Rachael Spiers on [email protected] or 0793 081 9279. 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 social care services.
Further information can be found on the Safeguarding page of this site.