St James


St James is a very pretty church, designed, along with the rest of our small village, by Teulon, a prominent Victorian architect. The church sits at the heart of our small community and is treasured.

We have five services a year, all very well attended, and always followed by famously substantial refreshments, giving us a welcome opportunity to continue in fellowship.


For more information, contact the churchwardens:
Philippa Buswell (01434 675097) or Mark Wheatley (01434 675163)

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Installation of the Rev Melanie Shillito at Snod's Edge Wed 29th October'25

for 1 hour
St John's Church, Snod's Edge
St John's Church, Snod's Edge, Snod's Edge , Shotley Bridge 54°52'03.0"N 1°54'09.1"W, United Kingdom

Wednesday 29th October'25 at 7.30pm at SNOD'S EDGE for the Installation of the Revd Melanie Shillito.

All the churches in the Derwent Valley Group of Churches are invited including all members of each parish : Blanchland, Hunstanworth, Edmundbyers, Muggleswick, Waskerley and Snod's Edge.

Do come along and welcome Melanie. Refreshments will be available after the service in the church hall.

News

SAVE THE DATE 29th October'25!

An opportunity to welcome our new vicar, Rev Melanie Shilitto.

Read this story

Safeguarding

Like the Church of England as a whole, we as a parish are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies (https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf); our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Ursula Martell, who can be reached on [email protected]. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Casework Advisor (DSA), Jill Thirlaway, who can be contacted on: [email protected]. 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.