Welcome to Stocksfield Church of England. We are a Christian community in the Tyne Valley, drawn from and living and worshipping in Stocksfield and the surrounding villages, notably Bywell, Cherryburn, Hedley on the Hill, High Mickley, Mickley Square, Stocksfield and West Mickley and the farms and hamlets beyond.
The benefice comprise two Anglican parishes with four locations: St Peter's Church in Bywell, St John's Church in Stocksfield, and a well equipped church hall adjacent to St John's (all in the parish of Bywell) and also St George's Church in the parish of Mickley .
We worship as one warm, welcoming church community and make regular use of all our wonderful locations. Do check the details of Events carefully for location information as well as timings. If you are in any doubt, just email us at [email protected], send us a message through facebook or give us a call.
Stocksfield Church of England - comprising the parishes of Bywell St Peter and Mickley St George is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies.
Newcastle Diocese’s safeguarding pages (https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/) contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Casework Advisor who advises us: ([email protected], telephone 0191 270 4105).
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the vicar or the Diocesan 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.