The Parish of Grays North and Stifford

Sharing the Hope of Jesus with a troubled world

Where is the next Church Service?

Details of all the services in the parish can be found on this page.

News and Service Times

Autumn Fayre

Saturday 25th October 2025 10-1pm in Stifford Parish Hall (next to St Cedd’s Church). Homemade cakes, books and puzzles, jewellery, bottle tombola, raffle, chocolate tombola, refreshments, face painting, hair braids and much more! Everyone welcome - see you there!

Parish Merger

As of 1st January, Stifford Parish has joined with Grays North Parish .

Our new name is Grays North and Stifford.

Where is the Sunday Service? Find out with our Services Calendar.

For more news and events check our new A Church Near You page.

Ladies’ Prayer Group

Every Wednesday we have a ladies’ prayer group on Zoom at 9.30AM. Contact us to find out more.

Giving to the Parish of Grays North and Stifford

Our Parish is dependent on donations to support our ministry. If you are able to make a one-off donation or commit to monthly giving by Direct Debit, the easiest way is to go to our page on the Parish Giving Scheme. Many thanks to everyone whose donations allow our churches to run and to offer Christian ministry in this area.

Welcome to The Parish of Grays North and Stifford

We are one parish that includes the communities of North Stifford and Stifford Clays both following the message and life of Jesus Christ.

One Parish three Churches

- St Mary's Church, High Road, North Stifford, Essex, RM16 5UE

- St Cedd's Church, Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays, Essex, RM16 2AP

- St John’s Church, Victoria Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM16 2RP

The history of St Mary’s goes back to Norman times, whereas St Cedd’s only celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2020. We combine within our Parish the old and the new, the traditional and the modern.