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
To visit the individual page for any of our parishes choose "See List" in the purple "Our churches" block below, then select the church whose page you wish to visit.
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