St John the Baptist

Welcome to St John the Baptist Church - Clarborough and Welham, part of the Clays Group of Churches Retford.

If you're just browsing what's available in the area, then you've come to the right place if you'd like to explore what being a Christian means in today's world.

We can offer you a warm, child friendly inclusive church community which lots of opportunities to become involved.

Our church is also available to hire, as we have a multifunctional space, underfloor heating, toilet facilities for the disabled, a PA system with hearing loop and a coffee bar

We have a Yamaha Grand Piano excellently maintained for all choral society and musicianship needs

We have a beautiful full expression pipe organ

You'll be made most welcome at any of our services.  Check the noticeboard at the end of the Church drive, or watch out for Facebook details for service times.

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Get in touch

Rev Mark Cantrill

The Vicarage
Church Lane
Clarborough
Retford
Notts

DN22 9NA
Rector
01777711530
Church Warden
01777700787

Our website

What's on

Clays Events

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at for 10 hours

Events happening in the Clays Group in addition to the Sunday & Wednesday Services

NOVEMBER Diary Dates
3rd Bole PCC 10.30am
8th Clarborough Tabletop Sale, Village Hall, 9.30-11.30am
12th Under 5’s Toddler Group at Sturton Church
15th Baptism at Sturton, 2pm
17th Wheatley Stay at Home Lunch Club, Contact Hilary Bennett 07795035260
22nd Baptism at Sturton, 2.30pm
24th Baptism Prep Session, 7pm at Grove Street
25th Leverton Trustees Meeting, 11am
Sturton Tree Lighting and Prize Draw, from 6.30pm
26th Bole Afternoon Tea, 2-4pm in the School Room
27th Maltby Miners Brass Band at North Wheatley Church, 7.30pm
Suggested donation £12, contact Andrew Walster 01427 884 310
28th Clarborough Christmas Fayre in church, 1pm-4pm

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Ensuring that children, young people and vulnerable adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact:
Parish Safeguarding Officers: Janice Sykes 01427 884877 or Sue Walker 01427 880150
We refer all safeguarding information to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team who can be contacted for advice via email [email protected] or by phone 01636 817200 or via the website Contact Safeguarding - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham