St Ives' Church, Leadgate

Welcome to St Ives' Leadgate!

We are a small but growing church in North-West Durham with a unique heritage, serving the parish of Leadgate since 1867. We operate as part of the HELM Group of Churches.  (HELM - Hamsterley, Ebchester, Leadgate & Medomsley)

All are welcome at St Ives' and we look forward to meeting you!

You can find out more about Saint Ives here: Ivo of Kermartin - Wikipedia He was the patron saint of the poor and abandoned children.

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Wednesday Midweek Eucharist Service at 6.30pm at St Ives Church restarts Ash Wednesday

Wednesday 18 February 2026, Wednesday 25 February 2026, Wednesday 04 March 2026, Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday 25 March 2026, Wednesday 01 April 2026, Wednesday 08 April 2026, Wednesday 15 April 2026, Wednesday 22 April 2026, Wednesday 29 April 2026 Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Ives' Church, Leadgate
St Ives Road Leadgate Consett, DH8 7SN, United Kingdom

**No Wednesday Mass until Ash Wednesday, 18th February**
A short 30 minute Said Mass held in the intimate setting of our Lady Chapel

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22nd March 4pm Choral Evensong; 29th March Palm Sunday 10am Joint Service at St Ives'

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Congratulations to Vera Parnaby, MBE

Vera, a long standing member of St Ives Church and treasurer has been awarded an MBE in the Kings 2026 New Years Honours List for her charity work.

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of Leadgate is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [Michelle Graham 01207 580284] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer [Beth Miller [email protected] / [email protected] / 07968034075]. 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."