Welcome
Welcome to the Parish of Christ Church Willaston - in- Wirral
Working to bring Christ into the Community
A Musical Interlude - Charity Concert
Most of you will know Chris Smith, and even if you don't , you might want to pop along to a wonderful Charity Concert organised and conducted by Chris which is being held on Sunday, 8th December 2024 at 3.30pm in Willaston Memorial Hall where Willaston Ladies Choir will be singing for you.
There is a raffle, and free refreshments, and entrance is by ticket costing £5. These can be obtained from choir members or by calling into Reid's Cafe, on Neston Road. (While you're buying your ticket, stay and have a cuppa and something to eat, it's highly recommended)!
All proceeds raised on the day will be supporting Christ Church PCC's (*Registered Charity No. 1210733) new Community Hub, which is opening in May 2025, and the Alzheimer's Society.
Hurry and get your ticket now and support these worthwhile causes!
A month into our re-ordering!
How's the refurb going?
With the refurbishment of Christ Church now well under way, All pews are gone save for one that will be retained and located under the west window as required under our Faculty (Approval for the works) from the Diocese.
The removal of plaster within the church has revealed some corrosion to electrical and hearing loop wiring, which will now have to be replaced. One of the reinforced concrete eves beams in the northeast wing and the north aisle will also be replaced.
The occupancy of our church prior to our refurbishment was unrestricted, because it was built before the legislation concerning maximum occupancy in places of assembly became law. After our refurbishment, occupancy will be limited by the width of the rear doorway, meaning that at any one time, the church may hold 190 persons, anywhere in the building, standing or seated.
Allowing for necessary knee clearance, worship occupancy will be restricted to 160. 40 of which will be in the north aisle.
As you can see, things are happening and the refurbishment is full steam ahead as we prepare to transform the interior of our Grade II listed building into a fully accessible, flexible worship and community hub space for multiple uses!
There's still time to give!
Our re-ordering project is costing half a million pounds. It will secure the position of the church as a multifunctional, flexible space that will serve the community for many, many years to come. All this, however, is not without cost and we are now fundraising to enable us to move forward into the future with additional resources that are not part of the main contract cost, such as chairs, kitchen equipment, new toys and facilities for children, etc. If you would like to be a part of this lasting legacy for the Willaston community, please make a donation to help us with these additional costs. Local businesses in particular would benefit from sponsoring some of our additional resources. Could YOUR business buy a fridge or a microwave, or toys, or chairs, or a kettle, a toaster, and in return you will be featured FREE of charge on our Website and in church. If you already support us via our Parish Magazine, this one off cost means that you get additional advertising year round through our website and SM posts. Please contact us for more information
What's happening during our Re-Ordering?
Where will our services be held?
There's obviously some changes going to happen during the time Christ Church is closed for re-ordering. This starts on September 23rd 2024 and the church will be closed until May 2025. During this time, our friends and Ecumenical Partners at the Methodist Chapel have kindly opened their church to us. Naturally, this will mean some changes to our services and structure during this period. You'll find a monthly calendar here.
Sunday, 17th November (Second Sunday before Advent) - Methodist Church
9am - Service of the Word
Sunday, 24th November (Christ the King) - Methodist Church
9am - Parish Eucharist
Sunday 1st December - Methodist Church
9am - Parish Eucharist
Christ Church will not be holding its usual 10.30 am service until the congregation can return to the refurbished Christ Church in May, 2025.
Click Here for details of our Christmas Worship Services
About Us
About us
New to Church?
New to Church?
The building of Christ Church began in 1854 and was completed in 1926. Our church is a gothic revival Grade II listed building, prominently situated on Neston Road, in the heart of Willaston, Wirral. Fr Lyndon Bannon, and Christ Church aim to serve the community through prayer, action and involvement in village life and its wider issues. Find out more
New to Church?
New to Church?
New to Church?
Lots of people haven't found God yet, or some that have don't visit church, but here at Christ Church, we extend a warm welcome to new members of our church and wider community. If you are curious about God, church life in general, or want to simply be part of a Christian community within your community, then spend a Sunday morning with u
Lots of people haven't found God yet, or some that have don't visit church, but here at Christ Church, we extend a warm welcome to new members of our church and wider community. If you are curious about God, church life in general, or want to simply be part of a Christian community within your community, then spend a Sunday morning with us and discover what we - and God - have to offer. Find out more
Church Life
Christ Church in the Community
Christ Church in the Community
Church life obviously focusses around our planned worship, which takes place each Sunday and there are extra services at certain times within the liturgical calendar, such as Easter, Harvest and Christmas. There are other activities, in the form of Bible study, men's group, ladies Uplift group, and Home group which are alternative ways for you to form a greater connection with God. Find out more.
Christ Church in the Community
Christ Church in the Community
Christ Church in the Community
We want Christ Church to be seen to be supporting the community and working with local groups and businesses to let them know that God is always on hand, even if He sometimes has to send Fr Lyndon on the odd occasion. We've already established strong links with Willaston C of E school, and we want to forge stronger links with the wider village community. Find out more
OUR REGULAR SERVICES
9a.m. Parish Eucharist (Holy Communion)
9a.m. Parish Eucharist (Holy Communion)
9a.m. Parish Eucharist (Holy Communion)
A traditional service including the partaking of communion.
10.30a.m All Age Worship
9a.m. Parish Eucharist (Holy Communion)
9a.m. Parish Eucharist (Holy Communion)
A shorter, vibrant service with modern hymns and songs.
SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to the safeguarding of children, victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults. To view our Safeguarding Policy, click here https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/promoting-a-safer-church-policy-notes.pdf
To raise any safeguarding concerns within our Church, please contact
Next Service
Sunday24th November 2024 (Christ the King) - 9am - Parish Eucharist celebrated at the Methodist Church.
There are no further services at Christ Church as the church will be closed from 23rd September 2024 till early May, 2025 for re-ordering.
Services continue at 9am each Sunday at the Methodist Church during this period. There will be no 10.30 am services for Christ Church until further notice.