Peak Five

Welcome to the Peak Five Benefice.

In the beautiful Derbyshire Peak Park, five villages form the Peak Five Benefice. St Mary's in Tissington, St Leonard's in Thorpe, St Michael and all Angels in Alsop en le dale, St Peters in Parwich and St Edmund's in Fenny Bentley. All the churches are open for private prayer all day, every day, unless there is a funeral or wedding. 

The Churches of Peak Five welcome all to worship, irrespective of age or faith commitments. There are normally at least two services every Sunday somewhere within our benefice including a communion service at 11:15. Click on the calendar of any church to see all the services in the Benefice with dates.

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All are welcome in these ancient spaces where people have prayed for centuries, take a slow walk round the church or simply sit for a while.

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What's on

Informal weekday morning prayer using the Northumbria Community liturgy

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
St Leonard
Church Lane Thorpe Ashbourne, DE6 2AW, United Kingdom

Informal occasions where Revd Nicola prays the liturgy together with anyone else who feels they would like to pause and worship for 15-20 mins. All are welcome – no advance notice (or ongoing commitment) required, just turn up.
Printed handout provided, or you can use the free app on your phone. This can be downloaded at
https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/apps/time-to-pray

Morning prayer

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Peter
Smithy Close Parwich Ashbourne, DE6 1QT, United Kingdom

A service of the Word with hymns (accompanied on the organ). All are welcome. There is usually coffee/tea and chat after the service for any who would like to stay All are welcome.

The service on 27th august will be a said service with no music.

Family communion

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Leonard
Church Lane Thorpe Ashbourne, DE6 2AW, United Kingdom

A family friendly service of communion with hymns accompanied on the organ. All are welcome. There is coffee/tea and chat after the service for any who would like to stay.

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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 Officer (PSO). 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 at [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (please call 01332 388678 or complete the Safeguarding Concern Form). 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.

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