Grays North and Stifford

Welcome to the Parish of Grays North and Stifford! We have three churches: St Cedd's in Stifford Clays, St John's on Victoria Avenue and St Mary's in North Stifford. Check out our upcoming events, look at our calendar  to see where the service is this Sunday, or contact our clergy. You can listen to some of our talks here.

EASTER 2026: Find out all about our Easter services, our special showing of The Chosen: The Last Supper, and our current regular events, here .

You can also make a donation to support our work. Our Registered Charity Number is 1212168.

But most of all, we'd love to meet you!

What's on

All Together Service - Palm Sunday 29th March 2026

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Cedd's, Stifford Clays
Address
Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays GRAYS, RM16 2AP, United Kingdom

The whole Parish gathers in one church for Holy Communion together. We celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and leave with palm crosses.

Maundy Thursday Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion - Thursday 2nd April 2026

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John's, Grays North
Address
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A quiet, traditional language service of Holy Communion according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Thursday Brunch

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
North Stifford Village Hall
Address
High Road, North Stifford, RM16 5UG, United Kingdom

Hosted by North Stifford Village Hall and supported by our Parish churches, do come along for Tea or coffee, cake and chat. Often with hot food. With bingo on the last Thursday of each month. Donations for the Parish or various local charities which we support.

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Parish 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 Officers (PSOs). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 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 [Ann Pinnock for St John's or Anne Symons for St Cedd's or St Mary's] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/the-diocese-safeguarding-team]. 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."