Welcome
Welcome to the Parish of Christ Church Willaston - in- Wirral
Working to bring Christ into the Community
NOTICE OF FORTHCOMING PAROCHIAL cHURCH cOUNCIL MEETING (pCC)
Please Note
In accordance with the Parochial Church Council Measures (1956), the P.C.C. of the Parish Church of Willaston in Wirral give notice of its next Meeting. to be held on Wednesday, 9th October 2024, at 7.30pm. The meeting is being held in the Methodist Church Schoolroom, and those parishioners as wish to attend will be made very welcome. Notice posted by the P.C.C. Secretary on behalf of the P.C.C. Vice Chair.
whodunnit? A fabulous night of fundraising
It's Started!
Friday, October 4th 2024 was the night of our Murder Mystery evening held at Willaston Memorial Hall, and starring the Sudden Death Theatre Company!
Let the murders begin!
As the cast got into character and people began being killed off, our 100+ audience had to pay attention and start identifying clues that would lead them to the identity of the murderer!
All is revealed!
And finally, we learn whodunnit! See more pictures on our Image Gallery in Church Life. it Was a fabulous evening of food, friendship, entertainment and fundraising. We raised over £2,500 for our Community Hub and we couldn't have done it without the wonderful efforts of Helen Heath, for the catering and everyone who assisted in the kitchen, on the bar and setting up, and of course, our audience! A big, huge THANK YOU to you all!
it's started!
Our Church is Changing!
The Re-ordering project for Christ Church began on 23rd September 2024! The start of this ambitious project marks the beginning of a new chapter in the life of Christ Church and apart from an extension in 1925, this is the biggest refurbishment seen at Christ Church for 169 years as the church moves from being solely a place of worship to being a multi functional worship and community space to suit a variety of uses, such as community group events, classes, children's clubs, meeting space, and private functions such as birthday parties, anniversaries, wedding celebration breakfasts, baptism parties, and much more! Christ Church is indebted to the many people who have made this possible, ranging from our Re-ordering Project Group, architects, surveyors, builders, the clergy team, churchwardens, the PCC, our volunteers, and of course, our wider community who have worked tirelessly in fundraising, giving, or simply helping this long held ambition of the church to be realised. Thank you all for your generosity.
There's still time to give!
Our re-ordering project which began on 23rd September 2024 is an ambitious refurbishment that is costing half a million pounds. It will secure the position of the church as a multifunctional, flexible space which 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.
Wednesday 2nd October - Methodist Church
12.00 noon - Morning Prayer
Sunday 6th October - Methodist Church
9am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 13th October - Methodist Church
9am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 20th October - Methodist Church
9am - All Age Worship
Sunday 20th October ) - Methodist Church
9am - Parish Eucharist
Sunday 3rd November (All Saints Day) - 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.
November
January 2025
December
Check back in for details of our November event!
December
January 2025
December
Check back in for details of our November event!
January 2025
January 2025
January 2025
Check back in for details of our November event!
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.
Next Service
Sunday 13th October 2024 - 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.