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Find out what's going on in St John the Baptist, Tideswell and churches in nearby villages Litton, Cressbrook, Miller's Dale and Wormhill.
Never visited us before?
Call into the Church! Take a look around or come along to one of our Sunday services or special events!
Details in the Calendar.
We look forward to meeting you!

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The Gift of Christmas
Vicar rides Tractor in Church!
Cathedral of the Peak at night
Lady Chapel, Tideswell Church
Cathedral of the Peak in autumn Sunshine
Catering for monthly Taste and See service
Nativity Scene at the Cathedral of the Peak
Stained Glass Angel
Pinnacles on the Tower
Misericord in Chancel
Chancel
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes and Beetle Drive
Prayer Focus Display
Tower Clock
From death to life
Chancel on Easter Morning
Easter Garden
Easter Candle
Telling the Easter Story, Good Friday Journey of Surprises
Village Food Festival
Planting Poppy Seeds in the Community Garden
Maps and Drawings in the De Bower Chapel
Collecting point for local food bank
Children's well Dressing, Cressbrook Church
Book of Remembrance
Bells in the Tower
View from the Tower
Welcome to L'eroica
Confirmation at Bakewell Church
Open The Book Team at Litton Church
Some of our oldest stained glass
Jesus welcomes the children
Enjoying Luncheon Club
Visiting Mothers Union Group
Tideswell Arts Festival
Knitted goods sent to Hand in Hand for Syria
Harvest Festival
Cafe Service Display for Harvest
Tideswell Remembers WW1
Times of need
Saints biscuits on All Hallows Eve
Mission Action Planning together
Advent Ring
Carol Service with a Mexican flavour, Litton
Tideswell's Posada travelling on....
The Road to Bethlehem
Snowy Christ Church, Litton
Christ Church, Litton
St Anne's Church Millers Dale
Easter Gardens at Litton Church
Visitors at St Anne's Millers Dale
Embroidery from the Leek School used at St Anne's Millers Dale.
Well Dressing, Wormhill 2016
Cressbrook Church with band
Wormhill Church Interior
Churches Together Open Air Service
Churches Together Walking Float
Remembering the Somme
St Ann's, Millers Dale
Memorial Candles in Tideswell
Litton Posada in Church
Christmas Jumping Jacks
Christmas Lights at St Anne's Millers Dale
Snowy Morning in January
Rogation Walk to Wormhill
Crafts in the Chancel
Summer Garden Party
Transport of Delight

Upcoming Events

Dec
15
Sun
09:30 Holy Communion at Tideswell @ St John the Baptist Church,
Holy Communion at Tideswell @ St John the Baptist Church,
Dec 15 @ 09:30 – 10:30
Holy Communion at Tideswell @ St John the Baptist Church, | Tideswell | England | United Kingdom
Holy Communion is celebrated in the beautiful church of St John the Baptist each sunday, usually starting at 9.30am and followed by coffee. This is replaced by an all age service on the first sunday of[...]
15:00 Roots and Shoots at Wormhill @ St Margaret's Church
Roots and Shoots at Wormhill @ St Margaret's Church
Dec 15 @ 15:00 – 16:00
Roots and Shoots at Wormhill @ St Margaret's Church | Wormhill | England | United Kingdom
An informal service with a short reflection, some singing and a prayer. There are activities for all ages and we finish with time to chat over a drink and biscuits. No service on 15th December 2019[...]
Dec
17
Tue
09:15 Tuesday Communion Service @ Lady Chapel, St John the Baptist Church
Tuesday Communion Service @ Lady Chapel, St John the Baptist Church
Dec 17 @ 09:15 – 09:45
Tuesday Communion Service @ Lady Chapel, St John the Baptist Church | Tideswell | England | United Kingdom
A quiet service of Holy Communion is shared most Tuesday Mornings in the Lady Chapel at St John the Baptist Church. Time to reflect, space to pray, bread and wine to share. All welcome, why[...]
Dec
22
Sun
09:30 Holy Communion at Tideswell @ St John the Baptist Church,
Holy Communion at Tideswell @ St John the Baptist Church,
Dec 22 @ 09:30 – 10:30
Holy Communion at Tideswell @ St John the Baptist Church, | Tideswell | England | United Kingdom
Holy Communion is celebrated in the beautiful church of St John the Baptist each sunday, usually starting at 9.30am and followed by coffee. This is replaced by an all age service on the first sunday of[...]
11:00 Holy Communion Service, Cressbrook @ St John the Evangelist Church
Holy Communion Service, Cressbrook @ St John the Evangelist Church
Dec 22 @ 11:00 – 12:00
Holy Communion Service, Cressbrook @ St John the Evangelist Church | Cressbrook | England | United Kingdom
A traditional service of Holy Communion with hymns is held at 11am on the 4th Sunday of each month in Cressbrook Church. All welcome.
18:30 Wormhill Evening Service @ St Margaret of Antioch Church
Wormhill Evening Service @ St Margaret of Antioch Church
Dec 22 @ 18:30 – Dec 23 @ 19:30
There is an evening service most sundays in the beautiful church of St Margaret of Antioch in Wormhill. The service pattern is usually Evening Prayer on the 1st sunday of each month and Holy Communion[...]
Dec
24
Tue
09:15 Tuesday Communion Service @ Lady Chapel, St John the Baptist Church
Tuesday Communion Service @ Lady Chapel, St John the Baptist Church
Dec 24 @ 09:15 – 09:45
Tuesday Communion Service @ Lady Chapel, St John the Baptist Church | Tideswell | England | United Kingdom
A quiet service of Holy Communion is shared most Tuesday Mornings in the Lady Chapel at St John the Baptist Church. Time to reflect, space to pray, bread and wine to share. All welcome, why[...]
16:00 Children’s Nativity Service @ St John the Baptist Church
Children’s Nativity Service @ St John the Baptist Church
Dec 24 @ 16:00 – 16:45
Children's Nativity Service @ St John the Baptist Church | Tideswell | United Kingdom
Come and join in telling the story of the first Nativity with familiar readings plus carols led by Tideswell Band. The service is timed to lead into the band’s procession to Santa’s grotto. NOTE earlier start time!
23:30 Midnight Communion by Candlelight @ St John the Baptist Church
Midnight Communion by Candlelight @ St John the Baptist Church
Dec 24 @ 23:30 – Dec 25 @ 00:30
Midnight Communion by Candlelight @ St John the Baptist Church | Tideswell | United Kingdom
A candlelit service of Holy Communion as we greet the birth of the Christmas Christ Child. Visit the Christmas Crib, sing familiar carols, hear the story of Christmas and pray for peace in our world. Memorial Candles[...]
Dec
25
Wed
10:00 United Village Christmas Celebra... @ Tideswell Parish Church
United Village Christmas Celebra... @ Tideswell Parish Church
Dec 25 @ 10:00 – 11:00
United Village Christmas Celebration with Communion @ Tideswell Parish Church | Tideswell | England | United Kingdom
Come and join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ together, share communion and see the return of Tideswell’s Posada. This year’s service will take place at Tideswell’s Parish Church starting at 10am.  [...]

Your Invitation!

St John the Baptist Church is at the heart of the Derbyshire village of Tideswell in the Peak District National Park. Since the 14th Century, our historic building has been home to a lively and creative Christian Community and is to this day!

Look out for cafe church, a great opportunity to meet us and enjoy fantastic coffee and muffins! Search for “Taste and See” for more details or check out the calendar.

The Church building is open each day from 9am to 6pm, call in and explore if you are visiting the area or calling at a local event. Our church is in the Diocese of Derby and part of the Church of England, working closely with other churches in the area.

 

 

 

Our Church Family:

Tideswell
Litton
Cressbrook
Miller's Dale
Wormhill