Welcome to Christ Church Alsager
Sundays at 9am and 11am- are back!To attend these meetings pre booking is essential, contact Debbie at the office either by email or telephone 01270 872291 This needs to be done by Wednesday at noon.
We will continue to have an online service each week, at present that will be videoed and then put online on a Sunday afternoon, but when we have internet in the church building in (hopefully!) a couple of weeks time, this will be livestreamed. Watch this weeks Sunday service here Children's Worship Service. From Sunday 20th September a children’s worship service will be held alongside the 11am church service each week. This will run in the church hall with a maximum of 15 children being able to attend at one time. Children will come straight to the hall and spend the whole service there. Parents and carers need to pre-book places for their children each week. Messy Church Mini-Messy Church. We are also introducing mini-Messy Church for families to be able to worship together with social distancing between household bubbles. It will run on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm for about 45 minutes, probably once a month depending on demand. The first mini-Messy will have a Harvest theme and will take place on Sunday 27th September at 3pm, places will be limited and pre-booking required, contact Debbie at the office either by email or telephone 01270 872291 Prayer at 6pm every SundayWe meet to pray and worship for about an hour, this is now on zoom, the codes are published in the church news sheet.
Prayer @ 7.14am On the first Monday of every month there is early morning prayer we meet on zoom for about half an hour, the codes are published in the church news sheet. Go to our prayer page for more information on prayer at Christ Church. |
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9am
9am Reflective Service
A friendly and welcoming service which follows the Church of England’s Common Worship pattern. We sing hymns and hear a sermon and most weeks share in Holy Communion. |
11am
11am Informal Service
(with worship band & groups for children and young people) Refreshments (free) are served in the church hall for 30 minutes beforehand. We then begin the service together in the church building. Sometimes we stay together for a fun all-aged service. On other weeks, children and young people have groups in the hall for part of the service. There is also a small creche room at the back of church for younger children to use with their parents if they wish. |
Midweek ServicesCurrently suspended due to COVID-19
Coffee & Communion 10.30am First and Third Thursdays of Each Month
A short communion service in the Church Hall, followed by cake and chat. All are welcome, especially those who find it difficult to get to a Sunday service for whatever reason. We also welcome those who can make it on a Sunday and who’d like to meet with those who can’t. Transport can often be arranged if you need it - just call the office. Dennis Round Court 10.30am Second Tuesday of the Month A short and friendly service in the lounge of Dennis Round Court on Hall Drive, Alsager. |
Messy ChurchCurrently suspended due to COVID-19
Mini Messy Church to start, see information above. Fun, Food & Faith for Families!
Messy Church is a great opportunity to explore faith and spend quality time together as a family. Enjoy crafts, games, mess, fun and food! Come and try church in a completely new way! Click below for more details... |
Frequently Asked Questions
Never been to Christ Church on a Sunday morning? Not quite sure what to expect?
To help you, here are some answers to some FAQs…
What if I’ve never been to church before?
Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Lots of people come for the first time every month. We think we’re pretty friendly and we try to make it as easy as possible for visitors and newcomers. You don’t need to be a member or have an invitation – just come!
What time should I come?
If you prefer a more relaxed, informal service or you’re bringing children, then come to the church hall at around 10.40am to meet a few people and enjoy free coffee, juice, doughnuts etc. The loos are there too. At 11am, our service, children’s activities and youth work start. The service includes a talk, songs led by a band, prayers, quiet parts and noisy parts, thinky parts and fun parts. It lasts 60-90 minutes.
What if I want something a bit more formal?
If you think you’ll prefer a slightly more formal (but still friendly) service, then come to the church at 9am. We follow a more clearly Church of England pattern using contemporary language but traditional hymns. The sermon is the same as at 11am. Most weeks, we share in communion. Afterwards, we meet for coffee and a chat in the hall.
What is there for children or young people?
Lots! Our Sunday children’s activities and youth work takes place alongside the 11am service. Some weeks, everyone is together in the church; on others there are different activities for different age groups. We also have Messy Church about once a month, when families can do creative activities together in the hall, followed by a free lunch. The best plan is to come to the Hall (see above) for 10.40am and ask! Someone will show you what’s on offer that week.
What if my young child makes a noise in the service?
Don’t worry. We’re used to noise! You can choose whether to keep your child in with you or for them to join our children’s work. There’s also a comfy creche room at the back of church which you can dive into if you feel the need.
Where should I park?
There’s plenty of parking in our car park or if it’s full, along Church Road.
What should I wear?
It doesn’t matter! Whatever you feel most comfortable in. Come as you are.
The church building looks a bit old and gloomy – what’s it like inside?
Very different! Christ Church is the oldest large building in Alsager, but inside we’ve made it more colourful, warm and welcoming. Come and see!
What if I’m not ‘Church of England’?
Everyone is welcome – whether you’ve never been in a church or you regard yourself as from a different type of church. We are a mix of different church backgrounds, or none.
How will I know what to do in the service?
Don’t worry! You don’t need to remember page numbers or words or when to stand up or sit down! We try to make it as easy as possible for everyone.
What next?
Come and see! We think you’ll find you’re really welcome!
To help you, here are some answers to some FAQs…
What if I’ve never been to church before?
Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Lots of people come for the first time every month. We think we’re pretty friendly and we try to make it as easy as possible for visitors and newcomers. You don’t need to be a member or have an invitation – just come!
What time should I come?
If you prefer a more relaxed, informal service or you’re bringing children, then come to the church hall at around 10.40am to meet a few people and enjoy free coffee, juice, doughnuts etc. The loos are there too. At 11am, our service, children’s activities and youth work start. The service includes a talk, songs led by a band, prayers, quiet parts and noisy parts, thinky parts and fun parts. It lasts 60-90 minutes.
What if I want something a bit more formal?
If you think you’ll prefer a slightly more formal (but still friendly) service, then come to the church at 9am. We follow a more clearly Church of England pattern using contemporary language but traditional hymns. The sermon is the same as at 11am. Most weeks, we share in communion. Afterwards, we meet for coffee and a chat in the hall.
What is there for children or young people?
Lots! Our Sunday children’s activities and youth work takes place alongside the 11am service. Some weeks, everyone is together in the church; on others there are different activities for different age groups. We also have Messy Church about once a month, when families can do creative activities together in the hall, followed by a free lunch. The best plan is to come to the Hall (see above) for 10.40am and ask! Someone will show you what’s on offer that week.
What if my young child makes a noise in the service?
Don’t worry. We’re used to noise! You can choose whether to keep your child in with you or for them to join our children’s work. There’s also a comfy creche room at the back of church which you can dive into if you feel the need.
Where should I park?
There’s plenty of parking in our car park or if it’s full, along Church Road.
What should I wear?
It doesn’t matter! Whatever you feel most comfortable in. Come as you are.
The church building looks a bit old and gloomy – what’s it like inside?
Very different! Christ Church is the oldest large building in Alsager, but inside we’ve made it more colourful, warm and welcoming. Come and see!
What if I’m not ‘Church of England’?
Everyone is welcome – whether you’ve never been in a church or you regard yourself as from a different type of church. We are a mix of different church backgrounds, or none.
How will I know what to do in the service?
Don’t worry! You don’t need to remember page numbers or words or when to stand up or sit down! We try to make it as easy as possible for everyone.
What next?
Come and see! We think you’ll find you’re really welcome!