The Benefice of Upper Weardale

The Benefice of Upper Weardale comprises three parishes with four churches stretching across Weardale in County Durham from Frosterley to Killhope and Rookhope, with historic churches at Stanhope, Eastgate, St. John's Chapel and Cowshill. Regular Sunday Eucharist services happen weekly in Stanhope and on alternate weeks in either St. John's Chapel or Cowshill. Choose Services and Events in the menu for exact dates and times of these and other services. See the rota for more deatils

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Sunday Eucharist in Stanhope

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Thomas the Apostle, Stanhope
Stanhope Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YZ, United Kingdom

Eucharist Service. In addition on the first Sunday of the month there is also a lay led service in the Church Hall at 3pm (DL13 2UE).

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Sunday Morning Eucharist in St. John's Chapel and Heatherycleugh

Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St Thomas Heathery Cleugh, Cowshill
Cowshill Bishop Auckland, DL13 1DA, United Kingdom
St John the Baptist, St. Johns Chapel
Hood St St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QQ, United Kingdom

A Traditional Eucharist service takes place Sunday mornings alternating between St. John the Baptist in St. John's Chapel and St. Thomas Heatherycleugh in Cowshill. (St. John's Chapel on the first and third Sundays of each month and at Cowshill on the second and fourth Sundays.) The services start at 10:00 am and are followed by coffee and fellowship in their respective halls.

Benefice rota for Sept Oct Nov 2025

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
All Saints, Eastgate
Eastgate Bishop Auckland, DL13 2HT, United Kingdom
St Thomas Heathery Cleugh, Cowshill
Cowshill Bishop Auckland, DL13 1DA, United Kingdom
St John the Baptist, St. Johns Chapel
Hood St St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QQ, United Kingdom
St Thomas the Apostle, Stanhope
Stanhope Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YZ, United Kingdom

Rota for the benefice

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Safeguarding

The Benefice of Upper Weardale is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) who advise our PSOs.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSO. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
For information or to discuss any matter relating to safeguarding please contact a Safeguarding Officer
Eastgate Mrs Liz Curry 07921 176012 [email protected]
Heatherycleugh and St Johns Chapel Mrs Jan Wright 07415 046392 [email protected]
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Ms Beth Miller: 07968 034075 [email protected].

For further information click here to see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages