Hope, Castleton and Bradwell

Hope, Castleton and Bradwell benefice serves the three villages of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell, and surrounding hamlets. Throughout the month we have a pattern of shared benefice services and events, and events of services for each individual church. We are always delighted to welcome tourists and visitors, and hope you will feel at home with us.

Please visit the pages for each individual church for events and news relating particularly to one church only.

What's on

Ascension Day Pilgrimage and Treasure Hunt

Occurring
Every day at for 7 hours
Venue
St Edmund's Castleton, and Castleton village
Address

Pilgrimage and Treasure Hunt around Castleton village and church. 8 stations following the events of Jesus' life, from the Nativity to Pentecost. A short Bible reading, reflection and prayer at each station, together with a locally-based question to solve.
On Ascension Day 2025 (29th May) there will be congregation members in St Edmund's Church to chat and to give out small prizes (while stocks last) to anyone completing all 8 stations.
We hope you will be blessed by this adventure.

Look at all the stations on the attached pdf.
Click on the 'More info' link to see the map.

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Pilgrimage and Treasure Hunt permanently available. St Edmund's open daily.

Celtic Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Moves around the Benefice churches
Address

Celtic style worship, taking place outdoors for most of the year, and focused on finding God in the world around us.
Location moves around the benefice, usually in the grounds of one of our churches.
We move indoors during the winter months (and if the weather is very inclement), but still use a Celtic style worship.
Always includes time for individual, themed exploration of the surroundings.
For more details, contact Rev'd Louise.

Locations for the next few services will be:
May - Bradwell
June - Castleton
July - Hope
August - Bradwell
September - tbc (possibly travelling harvest around Hope Valley)
October - Hope

Said Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
Address

Shared communion rotating around the three benefice churches.
May - Bradwell
June - Castleton
July - Hope
August - Bradwell
September - tbc (possibly travelling harvest around Hope Valley)
October - Hope

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and our three parishes share a benefice 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 [Mr John Loveless, [email protected] or Rev'd Louise Petheram, [email protected] 01433 621918] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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."

Find safeguarding advice and contact the Derby Diocese Safeguarding Team