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Welcome to the Parish of Baildon

Welcome to the Church of England in Baildon. We have three churches, St John’s Parish Church, St James’s and St Hugh’s. Our Churches are a witness to God’s love in this community as we meet together for prayer and worship every Sunday and serve this community in all sorts of ways. You will find a warm welcome at any of our churches and we are always here for you.
View our regular services pattern here or view our Calendar below.
We hope the Covid measures we have in place encourage you to visit us with confidence. If you have any concerns at all, please let us know. We live-stream our Sunday Service on our Facebook page every week. The weekly service booklet is available on our website so you can follow the service at home – click on ‘Service Sheet and News’ on the tab below.

Christenings and Weddings

If you would like to arrange a wedding or christening, come along to Vestry Hour any Tuesday at St John’s Church Hall between 6pm and 7pm to speak to a member of our clergy team.

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March 2024

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  • Holy Communion
  • St Hugh's Service of the Word
  • Holy Communion at St John's
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  • Night Prayer
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  • Vestry Hour
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  • Mothering Sunday Family Service
  • St James's Service of the Word
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  • Night Prayer
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  • Vestry Hour
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  • Holy Communion Service
  • St Hugh's Holy Communion Service
  • Holy Communion Service at St John's
  • Messy Church
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  • Night Prayer
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  • Vestry Hour
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  • Holy Communion Service at St John's
  • St James's Holy Communion Service
  • Last Words of Love Service
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  • Night Prayer
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  • Vestry Hour
  • Stations of the Cross Service
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  • A Holy Communion Service for Maundy Thursday
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  • Pilgrimage
  • Good Friday Lunch
  • Last Hour at the Cross
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  • Dawn Service
  • Easter Communion with hymns
  • Easter Communion
  • Easter Day Communion
  • Easter Communion
  • Easter Crafts and Easter Bonnet Parade

St John’s is situated in the heart of Baildon centre. We welcome you to join us at any of our church services, social groups and regular fund raising events. ‘more

St James’ known locally as ‘the little white church’ for its picturesque chocolate-box appeal is popular for Weddings and Christenings. Situated in the Charlestown area of Baildon ‘more

St Hugh’s church and Community Centre serves the lower Baildon community. Offering church services, social groups, food bank, community involvement and children’s services. ‘more

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Parish of Baildon
Parish of Baildon5 hours ago
Join us on Good Friday, 29th March, for this important day in the church

10am—1pm Good Friday Pilgrimage at St John’s
The Church is open for reflection and prayer. There will be prayer stations depicting Jesus’s last words from the Cross. You are encouraged to add something to each scene or take something away.

12 noon Good Friday Lunch in St John’s Church Hall

2pm Last Hour at the Cross at St John’s
There will be a service to mark this most holy hour and the death of Jesus.

You will be most welcome.
Parish of Baildon
Parish of Baildon6 hours ago
Get your Easter bonnet out!
St John’s is having a Parade of Easter Bonnets at 12 noon around St John’s grounds! You are very welcome to join us for biscuits and drinks from 11.30am in St John’s church hall where there will be crafts for children. At 12 noon we parade our bonnets around the grounds and then there will be a special present for everyone to take home.
Parish of Baildon
Parish of Baildon1 Day ago
Maundy Thursday is an important part of Holy Week and we offer you a special service at St John's Church at 7.30pm on Thursday 28th March. This service is full of theatre and movement. Using music and drama we move through Jesus’ last supper with his friends, to Gethsemane and Jesus’ arrest. We enter into these events by foot-washing, sharing a simple meal and Communion. Everyone welcome.
Parish of Baildon
Parish of Baildon1 Day ago
Celebrate Easter Day with us in the Parish of Baildon!
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Rev Sandra Benham, Vicar of Baildon
Sandra’s role is to lead, with others both lay and ordained, the community of faith in Baildon and to be public face of the Church. This includes leading worship in our three Churches, being a presence in the wider community through work with schools, community organisations and other institutions as well as having a civic responsibility in the town.

Ian’s role is to offer support to the Vicar and the other clergy, to protect the fabric and inventory of the three Churches and to be welcoming to all who wish to worship in the parish.

Sarah offers administrative support to our churches and runs the parish office. She also works as our Parish Community Development Worker which involves setting up groups, bringing in community support and funding to benefit the wider Baildon community.

Rev Ruth Yeoman, Associate Priest, working half-time

‘Ruth works as a member of the ministry team across the whole parish. She engages particularly with children and young families, including ministry to local schools, and will be exploring new informal and creative styles of worship.’

Sheila’s role is to represent parishioners and support the Vicar and other clergy in the running of the parish. She looks after the churches and everything in them.