St John the Baptist Church, Chelmorton

This Parish has not as yet registered with the Parish Giving Scheme and as such unfortunately you are not yet able to set up a direct debit or make a one-off gift to this Parish. If you would like to in the future, please 'Register your interest' and we will convey your interest onto the Parish.

Welcome to St John the Baptist Church in Chelmorton, Derbyshire.

St John the Baptist is the Church of England Parish Church for Chelmorton, within the Diocese of Derby and is part of The White Peak group of parishes together with Biggin, Earl Sterndale, Monyash, Hartington and, Taddington.

At 1200 feet above sea level, Chelmorton is the highest parish in the Derby Diocese and the highest church with a spire anywhere in England. It is built into the hillside at the top of the linear village of Chelmorton, with its historic listed field strip system, and this means that different parts of the church are built on different levels. 

You are always welcome to join us for worship at one of our services details of which can be found on our Services and Events page. For information on service times for all ten churches across the White Peak and Youlgrave Benefices please visit the relevant church website - links to which can be found here.

See our News and notices page for regular updates on news and upcoming events.

If you would like any information or guidance about any life event service - christening, adult baptism, confirmation, wedding or funeral at our church, please visit our Life Events page.

Should you have any questions or requests, contact details can be found on our About Us page or alternatively please complete the online form on our Get In Touch page.

Information on Safeguarding can be found further down our home page.