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.

VACANCY Sept 2026: From September 2026 we will be in vacancy following Rev'd Clive's retirement. All our churches will be open as usual, but our service pattern will be different during this time. Please check our calendar during this time to find out where worship services are, and which ones will have Holy Communion.

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

St Mary's 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.

St John's Family Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 20 Dec 2026
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!

Thursday Brunch

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 24 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026
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."