The Parish of Grays North and Stifford
Our vision : To be and make disciples
Our monthly service pattern
Everyone is very welcome to attend our services and events. We have a regular service pattern as follows:
1st Sunday of the month: 10:30am Holy Communion at St John's; 10:30am Informal Morning Worship at St Cedd's (no service at St Mary's)
2nd Sunday of the month: 10:30am Family Service at St John's; 10:30am Holy Communion at St Mary's (no service at St Cedd's)
3rd Sunday of the month: 10:30am Holy Communion at St John's; 10:30am Morning Worship at St Mary's (no service at St Cedd's)
4th Sunday of the month: 10:30am Morning Worship at St John's; 10:30am Holy Communion at St Cedd's (no service at St Mary's)
5th Sunday of the month: We usually have a Parish Together service at one of our churches - please contact us to find out where!
News and Service Times
As of 1st January, Stifford Parish has joined with Grays North Parish .
Our new name is Grays North and Stifford.
For more news and events check our new A Church Near You page.
We’re running Alpha!
Explore life, faith, and meaning with the Alpha Course, a course taken by many people across the world to learn about Christianity and explore the meaning of their own lives. Join an Alpha course in Stifford Clays (RM16) starting on 12th May, for a friendly and open-minded environment to discuss faith and life. More details here: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6340/service-and-events/events/1187075/
We’re celebrating VE Day
Come and join us to celebrate peace. On-going refreshments. Craft for families. Creative prayer. Light a candle for peace. Watch nationwide events on television. For more details see here: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6340/service-and-events/events/1194166/
Ladies’ Prayer Group
Every Wednesday we have a ladies’ prayer group on Zoom at 9.30AM. Contact us to find out more.
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.
Church Services
Join us in church! Find out when and where our next services are.
More about us
Learn more about who we are as a Parish and what our beliefs are.
Messy Church
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.