St John the Baptist

St John's Melmerby is part of the East of Eden Mission Community.

Melmerby Church is situated on the edge of the village in close proximity to Melmerby Hall. There is a path running from the church to the hall which has been used for centuries to link the two buildings The precise origins of the church have been lost in time but the present church dates from the 13 century. There are the remains of an old cross in the church yard that may go back even further.

 For general enquiries regarding St John's, please contact  our Churchwarden, John Lambert: Tel 01768 881787 

Rector: Revd. Fiona Jenkins has been appointed as Interim (Anglican) Joint Mission Community Co-Leader. Officially retired, Fiona has the privilege of serving the EEMC until permanent clergy are appointed.

FOR QUERIES REGARDING BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS please contact:

Revd Fiona Jenkins Email: [email protected] Tel: 07725 404668


FOR SAFEGUARDING: St John's is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information

Also part of the East of Eden Mission Community, which is our local grouping of churches and chapels in this part of the Eden Valley. CLICK HERE to find out more, an overview of all the church services, and what else is happening in the area.

Get in touch

Church Warden
01768 881787

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What's on

'Easter Offering' Service at Langwathby Methodist Chapel - Sunday 31st May at 11am.

Occurring
Sunday 31 May 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Langwathby Methodist Chapel
Address
Langwathby Methodist Chapel, On the left as you go through Langwathby on the Alston road. Some parking by the chapel - otherwise by Langwathby village green., CA10 1NB

This is a chance for people from all the churches and chapels in our East of Eden Mission Community to meet together to worship God. It is also an opportunity for local Methodist chapels to present their 'Easter offering' for mission work.
The event will be led by local Methodist and Anglican clergy.
Any queries beforehand to Ray and Joan Wager: 01768 881407

Walk from Skirwith to Kirkland and then join in a service of Worship at Kirkland

Safeguarding

Our parish of Melmerby: St John is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri).
Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information. 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.