Our Story

St Peter's is a welcoming, friendly and thriving village Church situated in the centre of Conisbrough on the junction of Church Street and High Street.

Ancient History

St. Peter's Church has been the meeting place of Christian believers since 750AD and is the oldest functioning building in South Yorkshire. Its medieval heritage is evident as soon as you walk into the church, with artefacts such as a 12th-Century tomb chest featured inside.

For more information on the rich history of the building watch our video, or read about it here.

Modern History

During the 80s the church experienced a significant revival with many local people joining our worship and reaching out to the community that had been battered by the closure of its collieries. It was an exciting time which was sadly followed by a gradual decline and increasingly ageing congregation.

After a two year interregnum Revd Martijn was appointed as Priest-in-Charge in 2017. Since then it has been encouraging to see the church grow, especially with young families, as well as with local people coming to faith in Jesus or returning to the church they once attended.

Over the past few years and through support from the Diocese, the church has been blessed with a part-time Office Administrator (Amanda) and a full-time Children, Youth and Families Worker who sadly, due to personal circumstances, had to resign in November 2022, leaving a strong children and youth team of volunteers to continue the work.

Today, the church is a family of about 150 Sunday worshippers, plus more who join us midweek.