All Saints Church, Tilsworth

Features

Clunch and ironstone church. C13 south arcade of 3 bays. South aisle rebuilt and west tower constructed over west bay of nave C15. Remainder C14. In the north aisle are 3 detached statuettes of knights and part of a fourth. They are C13 and their origin unknown. In chancel, tomb of Gabriel Yowler (deceased 1582) – Corinthian columns on panelled base supporting canopy with carved Frieze. Monument of similar type to Sir Henry Chester (deceased 1666) Knight of the Bath to Charles II. Jacobean pulpit. Font has C17 bowl and C13 century stem.

Welcome to St John the Baptist in the village of Stanbridge.

The Church became a Grade I listed building on 3 February 1967. It was a former chapel of ease to Leighton Buzzard until it became a separate benefice in 1735.

St John the Baptist church has six bells dating back to 1637. The church underwent a major restoration in 1892-3. Reports mention that the tower was restored with a lead roof, the wooden partition was removed from the tower arch but the bells were “not touched”. However, some steps had been taken towards a future restoration of the bells.

In 1964-5 a new Vestry and ringing loft in the tower were created They were dedicated on 27 June 1965. The clock was placed in the tower in 1923 as a Peace memorial.

Features

• Ironstone with Totternhoe stone.
• South aisle and chancel. Late C15 chancel. Slightly later arcades of 4 bays with octagonal piers and double chamfered arches.
• C15 west tower and clerestory.
• Octagonal Jacobean pulpit.
• Church much restored late C19.

Service Times

December 23

Safeguarding

Young people at St John the Baptist

St John the Baptist  has a designated Safeguarding Officer:

Reverend Kaushal David – 01525 211864
07824603592
kaushaldavid@hotmail.com

Our relevant volunteers and PCC members hold valid DBS certificates, have undergone safeguarding training and are familiar with our good practice guidelines for the work they do.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children when they are at St John the Baptist

At St John the Baptist we take the well-being of all who worship here and use our buildings seriously; all deserve the best care that we, as Christians, can provide.

We publicly state here that we, as a PCC, have reviewed our policies to ensure we have complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).

Our policies for safeguarding both children and adults when they are vulnerable are endorsed by the Diocese of St Albans and reviewed every year. Our Safeguarding Officer, Churchwarden, several PCC members and others who work alongside the young and vulnerable have undertaken safeguarding training and are familiar with the key documents published by the Church of England Protecting All God’s Children (2010) and Promoting a Safer Church (2017). Those working in areas where it is necessary to have been checked by the DBS hold a current and clear check, and are familiar with our good practice guidelines for the work they do.

We acknowledge our responsibility for these matters and strive always to do God’s work, mindful of current legislation, regulations and guidelines but always with Christian love.

Bellringing

All Saints church West tower contains six bells which were recast and rehung in 1929. The bells are all true-harmonically tuned and produce a very fine modern ring.

If you would like to participate in bell ringing at this church, please contact John Wilkins on 01525 210 961