St. John the Baptist

Welcome to St. John the Baptist, Cranford. 

We meet to worship together every Sunday at 10am, followed by refreshments. All are welcome to join us on a Sunday and at any of our other services and events throughout the month.

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Rev. Jez Safford

Rector
01536 330263
Bridget Jones (Churchwarden)
01536 330453
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Morning Service

Every Sunday at for 45 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 30 Nov 2025
St. John the Baptist
Church Lane, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AE, United Kingdom

We meet every Sunday at 10 am for morning worship. Most services use the Worship for All order of service, occasionally the Book of Common Prayer is used. On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate Holy Communion. On the fifth Sunday we join together to worship with other churches in the Benefice in rotation.

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News

Good Friday Concert: Meditative Music with Fiori Musicali

Fiori Musicali will perform Allegri's Miserere at St. John's this Good Friday, offering a moment for spiritual reflection. Renowned for authentic early music, they focus on England’s Renaissance and Baroque traditions.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Cranford: St John the Baptist 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 Peterborough’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 Sandra Day on 07854176516 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Victoria Kellett on 01733 887040 or e-mail [email protected]. 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.

Peterborough Diocese Safeguarding Team