Community groups and organisations

The Briars is a residential retreat centre for The Nottingham Diocesan Catholic Youth Service.

Situated on The Common between Crich and Fritchley, we work with young people from all across the diocese as they embark on retreat experiences with us. For between 3 and 5 days we offer our young people the opportunity to step out of their everyday life, to focus on their relationship with themselves, each other and with God through days packed with team building, teaching, prayer and fun.

We are a collective of people from the community who, knowing Jesus, wants Jesus to be known by many and to share our story together. St Mary’s is part of the Benefice of Crich and South Wingfield and linked with All Saints, South Wingfield.

Club for infant and junior children, meeting at Crich Baptist Church every Thursday during school term times.

We are a local meeting of the Society of Friends which has existed since the 17th Century.

For those who find conventional religion difficult we offer an alternative spiritual experience. We have no priests or formal rules. Instead we have testimonies to Peace, Truth, Simplicity, Equality (justice and fairness) and Sustainability (care of our planet and its diverse forms of life). We are called upon to try to live by our testimonies and be examples rather than preachers.

Everybody is welcome to join us at our Meeting for Worship every Sunday at 11.00 to learn about present-day Quakers, and to stay afterwards for refreshments, conversation and often laughter.

Popalong meets at Wesley Chapel, Chapel Lane (off the Common) from 9.30 to 11.30 every Friday morning in term-time. It is for anyone who has a baby or toddler age 0 to 3 years old in Crich area, whether you are a parent, grandparent or carer.

Social Group for adults, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Crich Wesleyan Church

Built in 1841  in the heart of the local community, the hall regularly holds community events (organised by Fritchley Community Association) such as musical evenings,  race nights, sales and meetings. It is available to hire, and morris dancing, crafting sessions, and exercise classes are regularly held. The attached congregational church is also available for weddings and christenings, and holds a monthly service.

A small and intimate church in the heart of Fritchley, adjacent to the village green. Attached to Fritchley Village Hall which hosts a wide range of events organised by Fritchley Community Association.

The building dates from 1840 and is Grade 2 listed. It boasts many original features, including a wonderful pipe organ.

Methodist church situated in Chapel Lane. Regular church services and a range of social activities for all ages.

Crich Baptist Church is an Independent Reformed Baptist Church, and we believe ourselves to be a warm and welcoming evangelical church, that is a Christ centred, Bible believing, Gospel preaching church with a compassionate heart.