St John the Baptist, St. Johns Chapel

St. John the Baptist is one of 4 churches in the Benefice of Upper Weardale. The Church, a listed building, was built in 1465 on the site of an earlier building.  Originally part of Stanhope parish, St John's Chapel became a separate parish in 1866.

Sunday services are held in St. John's Chapel on the first and third Sundays of every month, with the service taking place in neighbouring Cowshill on the second and fourth Sundays. In months with 5 Sundays a special service at various locations is held on the fifth Sunday. Choose Services and Events in the menu for times and locations of all services.

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Get in touch

Rev Graeme Holdsworth or Rev Heather Ross

Rev Graeme Holdsworth
01388 531460
Rev Heather Ross
07713 388106‬
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September rota

Every Wednesday and Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 30 Aug 2026
All Saints, Eastgate
Eastgate Bishop Auckland, DL13 2HT, United Kingdom
St Thomas Heathery Cleugh, Cowshill
Cowshill Bishop Auckland, DL13 1DA, United Kingdom
St John the Baptist, St. Johns Chapel
Hood St St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QQ, United Kingdom
St Thomas the Apostle, Stanhope
Stanhope Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YZ, United Kingdom

Rota for September 2026

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Our Benefice

Safeguarding

The parish of St. John's chapel 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
Heatherycleugh and St Johns Chapel Mrs Jan Wright 07415 046392 [email protected]
Eastgate Mrs Liz Curry 07921 176012 [email protected]
Stanhope Katharine Adams 07783659089
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Ms Beth Miller: 07968 034075 [email protected].

For further information click here to see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages