St. Peter's Church, Gayton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team

St. Peter's Church is Grade II* listed, was built in the 12th century, and retains the original Norman chancel arch along with several 13th and 14th century features. The nave and tower were rebuilt in 1732, and the church underwent extensive restoration in 1870. The tower houses two bells, one inscribed "Jesus Be Our Spede 1608" cast by Willam Clibury, the other cast in 1748 by Matthew Bagley.
The walls are built from grey sandstone, local hand-made brick and ashlar, although some stonework from the earlier building has been incorporated.

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Our Vicar is The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.

Associate Miniser The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie
01889 - 271046

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SERVICES AT St. PETER'S CHURCH, GAYTON.

Sunday 15 March 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
St. Peter's Church, Gayton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Church Lane, Gayton Stafford, ST18 0HL, United Kingdom

OUR NEXT SERVICE IS:
15th March Holy Communion at 9-30am, St. Andrew's Church, Weston, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.

OUR OTHER SERVICES:
22nd March Holy Communion at 9-30am, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.
29th March Praise Together for Palm Sunday at 11-00am, St. James the Great Church, Salt.
For those that choose to we will start from St. Andrew's Church, Weston at 9-30am and walk along the canal tow path to our service in Salt. Refreshments will be available in Salt Village Hall.
2nd April Service for Maunday Thursday at 8-00pm, St. James' Church, Salt.
3rd April Good Friday Workshop, St. Andrew's C of E Primary School, Ferrers Rd, Weston. ST18 0JN
5th April Easter Sunday Holy Communion at 9-30am, St. Andrew's Church, Weston, led by Rev'd Duncan Leake.
12th April Praise Together Holy Communion and Christening at 10-00am, St. Andrew's Church, Weston, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie and Andy Cooper.
19th April Holy Communion at 9-30am, St. Andrew's Church, Weston, led by Rev'd Carl Rudd.
26th April Holy Communion at 9-30am, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.

OUR OTHER SERVICES:

For services in other churches please click on "Church Services Across Mid-Trent Team" to see our service rotas.
We try to make our church services as friendly as possible. Please don’t worry about getting things ‘wrong’. Even if they notice, people won’t mind. At Communion services, everyone is equally welcome, whether you feel able to share the bread and wine or prefer just to stay seated for a time of quiet. Finally, we are interested in you, not what you are wearing - but note that in the winter it can be difficult to heat our church so you may need to wrap up warm!

Our Team Ministry
News

Mid-Trent Team Celebration - Palm Sunday 29th March

This year Mid-Trent wants to celebrate Palm Sunday with something a little different. Those who will enjoy a longer walk will meet at St Andrews, Weston at 9-45am. They will carry a cross along the towpath and offer palm crosses to anyone they meet.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of St Peter's, Gayton, 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 Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.

St. Peter's Church, Gayton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team Charity No. 620367