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 services and events, see our monthly Sunday worship pattern or contact our clergy. You can listen to some of our talks here.

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

What's on

Morning Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, North Stifford
Address
High Road, North Stifford GRAYS, RM16 5UE, United Kingdom

A service of Morning Prayer in the village's ancient church. Children and families are always welcome to our services.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St John's, Grays North
Address
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

A Common Worship service of Holy Communion. Children and families are always welcome to our services, and we're always looking for grown-ups to join our singers! Prayer Ministry is available after Holy Communion services.

St John's Coffee Morning

Occurring
Friday 11 July 2025, Friday 25 July 2025, Friday 08 August 2025, Friday 22 August 2025, Friday 05 September 2025, Friday 19 September 2025, Friday 03 October 2025, Friday 17 October 2025, Friday 31 October 2025 Friday at for 2 hours
Venue
St John's, Grays North
Address
Victoria Avenue Grays Essex, RM16 2RP, United Kingdom

Tea, Coffee, Cake and Conversation!

Please contact us to find out about future dates

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."