Bamford St John the Baptist

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Welcome to St John's Bamford, linked with St Helen's Grindleford and St Michael & All Angels Hathersage.

Bamford St John the Baptist is open to visitors every day from 9 to 5 (approximately!)

Our usual service time on Sunday is 11am

Church Services in the whole Benefice

Sunday April 6th

9.30 Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

4 pm Messy Church at Hathersage Methodist Church

9:30 am Morning Worship at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am Morning Worship at St John's Bamford  followed by our Annual Meetings at 12 noon

Sunday April 13th Palm Sunday

9.30 Morning Worship at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9:30 Holy Communion at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am Morning Worship  at  Bamford  Methodist Church

Thursday April 17th Maundy Thursday

7pm Maundy Holy Communion and Meal at Hathersage Methodist Church.  I think booking is needed and hopefully details on the St Michael's Hathersage Church page

Friday April 18th Good Friday

10:30 am Walk of Witness in Hathersage

Sunday April 20th Easter Sunday

5:45 am  Sunrise Service at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9.30 Morning Worship at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage 

9:30 Morning Worship at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am 3rd Sunday style Easter celebration followed at 11:45 by a short Holy Communion           at St John's Bamford 

Sunday April 27th 

10 am United Benefice Holy Communion at St John's Bamford

11 am Cafe Style Morning Worship at Bamford Methodist Church

Sunday May 4th

9.30 Holy Morning Worship at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9:30 am Holy Communion at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am Holy Communion at St John's Bamford

Sunday May 11 th

9.30 Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage  followed by the annual meetings at 10:45

4 pm Messy Church at Hathersage Methodist Church

9:30 am Morning Worship at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am Morning Worship at Bamford Methodist Church

Sunday May 18th

9.30 for 10 am Sunday Special at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9:30 Holy Communion at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am Sheepdog Trials Service at Bamford Methodist Church

Sunday May 25th

9.30 Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

9:30 Morning Worship at St Helen's Grindleford

11 am Morning Worship at Bamford Methodist Church

Thursday May 27th Ascension Day

10;45 am Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Hathersage

A safe Church for all

The parish of Bamford & Derwent: St John the Baptist 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 (PSO), Lucy Moore, who is PSO for Bamford, Grindleford and Hathersage Parish Churches

Tel. 07909 477107

Email: l[email protected]

The Diocese of Derby'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.