St John the Baptist Church

St. John the Baptist, Gunthorpe

St. John’s is a situated on Main Street in Gunthorpe. It is part of the Parish of Lowdham, Caythorpe and Gunthorpe with St. Mary’s in Lowdham being the main parish church.

There had been a chapel in Gunthorpe since medieval times, but it slowly fell into disrepair and ultimately became a blacksmith’s shop. This chapel was not on the site of the present church.

In 1850 a new chapel was built on land given by Peter Broughton, the Lord of the Manor. That building now forms the nucleus of the present church. The building is simple in design consisting of chancel, nave and bell tower and built in Bulwell stone. The first extension was added in 1991. It consisted of a large glass-fronted annex which provided a meeting area, kitchen, toilet and vestry. This was dedicated to the memory of Michele Hough. In 2001, a new church room was built which is known as ‘St John’s Room’. There is also a storeroom and kitchen extension.

Holy Communion is held at St. John’s on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.00a.m.

Sunday worship is held weekly at St. Mary’s, Lowdham at 9.00a.m.

The ‘Tea Shop’ at St. John’s is held most Tuesday mornings from 9.30a.m -12 noon. All are welcome. Please join us for coffee, cake and cake.

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 For all enquiries, including weddings, baptisms and funerals, please contact the Vicar's P.A. Tracey Akehurst: administrator@stmaryslowdham.org.uk / 0115 965 2114