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

Messy Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Cedd's, Stifford Clays
Address
Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays GRAYS, RM16 2AP, United Kingdom

Once a month - a song, a bible story, lots of crafts - and hot food for all the children! Please come with your parent or carer.

Family Service

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

A family service with children in mind. A Bible story, craft activity and songs!

Holy Communion

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

A Common Worship service of Holy Communion in the village's ancient church. Children and families are always welcome to our services.

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."