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
01777470852

Our website

What's on

Events happening in The Clays Group in July

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at for 13 hours, 30 mins

JULY
4th Sturton High House Strawberry Coffee Morning, 10-11.30am
4th Hayton Rock Choir with BBQ, 6 for 6.30pm, £10 - 01777860846
5th Clarborough Table Top Sale, Village Hall, 9.30-11.30am
6th North Leverton Methodist Chapel, SundaySkool, 9.30-10.15am
8th Church Warden’s Meeting, Clarborough, 2pm
13th South Anston Circuit Service at 10.30am with Rev'd Dr Jonathan Hustler . (Secretary of Conference)
15th Wheatley Stay at Home Lunch Club Contact Hilary Bennett 07795035260
16th Clarborough Friendship Club – Musical Memories, in Church, 2pm.
19th South Leverton, All Saints – Songs We Love To Sing, 7pm-8.15pm
. with Village Harmony. Refreshments afterwards at the Institute.
20th Gill Newton Farewell Service in Greenhill, 3pm
31st Bole Afternoon Tea in the School Room, 2-4pm

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