Welcome to St Helen's Grindleford

Our Vicar, The Venerable Dr Paul Moore, sadly retired on health grounds at the end of October. Details of upcoming services appear below from which you will see that there is some flexibility of offering whilst we are in ‘vacancy’.

St Helen’s church – update – February and early March 2026

Here are details of upcoming services at, and meetings about, St Helen’s for your information.

February:

• 1 February 9.30am - Holy Communion kindly led by Graham.
• 2 February 9.30am – informal Benefice Prayer meeting at St Helen’s for the vacancy.
• 8 February 11.00am - Morning Prayer kindly led by Tony.
• 9 February 7.00pm – Benefice wide open meeting with the Archdeacon to discuss the vacancy at Bamford Memorial Hall
• 15 February 9.30am - Morning Prayer kindly led by Bernard.
• 22 February 9.30am - Morning Prayer kindly led by Roger.

March:

• 1 March 9.30am - SHC - Holy Communion kindly led by Graham.
• 8 March 9.30am - SHC - Holy Communion kindly led by Mike Gilbert, formerly resident of Grindleford and latterly vicar at Eyam.

All welcome at all…

All are very welcome…

Our Sunday service is usually at 9.30 am.

John Gaunt - acting chairman St Helen’s PCC 07860490604/[email protected]

A safe Church for all

The parish of Grindleford St. Helen 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 (PSO), who is PSO for Bamford, Grindleford and Hathersage Parish Churches.

The Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) 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 DSA 01332 388678 . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.