We are now without a vicar
Steve Short has now moved to a new parish and Smisby, Stanton, Ticknall and Melbourne are without a vicar. We are assured that we will be having a new vicar, but the Archdeacon has warned us that we are unlikely to have someone in post until Easter 2025. We will keep this website updated with information about the appointment process as we have it.
The Area Dean, Rev. Mike Firbank, will be overseeing the four parishes whilst we are in vacancy. He is going to be at St James Church, Smisby at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 23rd April if anyone wishes to talk to him about the appointment of a new vicar.
We are endeavouring to keep the pattern of worship in the four parishes as normal as possible thanks to the Ministry Team and assorted retired priests.
If you have a query about church activities, weddings, etc then the people to contact are on the ‘Who to contact’ page. You can also contact the Benefice Office on 01332 862153 or