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Churches in Nantwich Out-of-Town Churches
St Mary's Parish Church Church of England In Nantwich Town Centre, CW5 5RQ (the Church and Rectory in Church Lane). CW5 5RG (Parish Office in Church Walk. One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. St Mary's is a Grade 1 listed building and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England. The church is open to visitors from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday. Rector: The Rev Dr Mark Hart. Tel: 01270 620668 Assistant Priest: Vanessa Layfield. Tel: 07984 318885 Sunday services 8am, Holy Communion. A said service (no music) using the Book of Common Prayer. 9.30am, Monthly All Age Worship, live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. A family friendly service with children’s groups, using Common Worship in modern language, with music led by the worship band. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month. On the second Sunday of the month the service is planned for children who will stay in church except fpr the Holy Communion 10.45am, Holy Communion (in church and live-streamed on Facebook and Youtube) A service of Holy Communion using Common Worship in modern language. Music led by the choir of St Mary’s. Live-streamed on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel. 6pm, Evensong. Music led by St Mary’s Choir. Compline on the 5th Sunday. 7.15pm, Encounter (fortnightly). A café-style service in the Parish Hall, with a themed programme. Weekday services Monday: 9am, Contemplative Prayer – currently phone/email. A short time of prayer and contemplation in St Nicholas’ Chapel. Tuesday: 8.30am, Morning Prayer. The Daily Office using the Book of Common Prayer. Wednesday: 8.30am, Morning Prayer. The Daily Office using the Book of Common Prayer. 11am, Holy Communion. A thoughtful service using the Book of Common Prayer. Thursday: 8.30am, Morning Prayer. The Daily Office using the Book of Common Prayer. 10am, Little Fish. A lively, family friendly service, for children, parents and grandparents. Friday: 8.30am, Morning Prayer. The Daily Office using the Book of Common Prayer. Saturday: 8am, Morning Prayer. The Daily Office using the Book of Common Prayer. The Parish Office is open from 9am to 12 noon, Monday to Friday, and will close at 3.30pm on Wednesdays. The office is in Church Walk which leads to St Mary's from The Square (town centre). Telephone: 01270 625268. E-mail: office@stmarysnantwich.org.uk. The Church Shop is in the north west corner of the church with a selection of stock. It is unstaffed. Payment for items purchased can be made in the pillar boxes, or a contactless device near to the West door. This allows payments of between £3 and £30. The west door and the south porch are the entrances to the church. o Further information about the church appears in the "This Week" leaflet or "This Month", the church magazine. Both are available in the church and the leaflet can be found on the church's website online.		Covid Guidance  You should not enter church if you have Covid or untested Covid symptoms.  If you need to maintain distance, consider attending one of the quieter services.  Please be sensitive to others who may wish to maintain a distance.  Hand sanitisers are provided at each entrance.  Holy Communion is now offered in both kinds, but people are free to receive only the consecrated Bread if they choose. They are asked to receive from the cup only by drinking, not by intincting (dipping) the wafer. Re-ordering (changes in the church) The church "re-ordering" in 2016 included new inner glass doors at the west end of the church, the removal of some of the pews to make more open spaces (including a place for a grand piano in the south aisle), a platform lift to replace the wheelchair lift, stone ramps for wheelchairs (replacing the temporary wooden ones), toilets and a new door for the choir vestry. The Jubilee Curtain, marking the 25th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977, and the pew kneelers were removed during the re-ordering so that dust from the work wouldn't affect them. Pew seat cushions were added. Earlier work at St Mary's \| The Re-ordering over the weeks \| Church website Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust Chairman: Paul Ramsey, 01270 623093. Treasurer: Neil Timperley, 01270 524395. Work to date includes preservation of the church externally and cleaning and restoration of the misericords (ornate choir stalls) in the Chancel. o An application has been made for permission to carry out extensive restoration work on the north elevation and the east gable of St Mary's. A request for permission to install window guards and pigeon protection has also been made. A file may be viewed in church and in the Parish Office, and drawings are on display in the south transept. All documents may be accessed via the church website. This kneeler in the North Transept marks the visit of the Rt Rev Libby Lane, the then newly-appointed Bishop of Stockport, to conduct a Confirmation service in 2016. She was the first female bishop to be consecrated by the Church of England, and became the Bishop of Derby on May 25, 2019 The kneeler is one of many made by a group of skilled ladies to be found in the nave pews. Picture: Andrew Lamberton Church websites: www.stmarysnantwich.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/stmarysnantwich.org,uk Articles about the church can be found on this website: Listed in Places to See \| View of church restored \| £1m appeal A location on the Two Saints' Way (walking route).

Nantwich Methodist Church with Broad Lane Hospital Street, CW5 5RP One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. The Church with the Train (see item below) Services Sunday: 10.30am, Worship. 10.30am, Sunday Club for young people aged four to 13. First Sunday of the month: 6pm, Cafe Church - a different style of worship, led by invited preachers. Friendly discussions, chat, videos, singing, and spirit-led worship over refreshments. Contact Jackie Holland (624914). Fourth Thursday of the month: 11.30am, Communion. Communion (11.30am) and Lunch (12.15pm), on the fourth Sunday of the month. Thursday (9.30am): Prayer Meeting. Contact Brenda Bowers (01270) 623794. Minister The Rev Robin Fox, 01270 812820 Deacon Jill Taylor, 01270 618872 The Church office is open most Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 12 noon. Tel: 01270 626340. E-mail: nantwich.mc@btconnect.com. Website: www.nantwichmethodist.co.uk Nantwich Mission Area: Nantwich, Barbridge, Broad Lane and Poole. Cheshire South Methodist Circuit, a grouping of 37 churches. www.cheshiresouth.org.uk On Track is the name of the quarterly magazine published by the Nantwich Methodist Mission Area. It is based on the Hospital Street church's slogan, "The Church with the Train." (See Poole Methodist Chapel entry below for details of a community garden and labyrinth). Whistleblower Cutting Model steam train rides are run at the side of the church on most weeks of the year all round (depending on good weather) from 10am to 12 noon. The rides are free for all ages but a donation for children's charities is welcome. Currently the donations have raised £16,808 for Action for Children, Hope House, Under the Mango Tree, and Railway Children. l READ more about The Church with the Train here. o An appeal launched to buy a wheelchair carriage for the miniature train passed the amount the team were aiming to reach. For more details, visit: letter95.htm		Social distancing and wearing a face mask covering is encouraged. Noah's Ark Toddlers Group Held on Tuesdays, from 1.15pm to 2.30pm (term time only). All welcome. "For bumps, babies and toddlers. Stories, songs and crafts. Cup of tea for adults. Suggested donation £2.50." For more information contact Kathryn on 1108lw2@gmail.com or David Maidment on 01270 627179. Drop 'n' Shop, between 10 am and 12 noon on the first Saturday of the month. A club for children aged 4 to 11. For a maximum of one and a half hours parents can leave their children at the Methodist Schoolrooms to be entertained by church members while they shop. Computers, board games, climbing wall, Wii, air hockey, snooker, craft table and more. All volunteers are CRB checked. £2 per morning including light refreshments. Contact: Heather Durant on 626168. Pizza Club, on the first and third Saturdays, 6pm to 8.30pm. DVD and games evenings for youngsters aged 11 and over. All volunteers are CRB checked. Contact: David on 627170. Sunday Club, every Sunday at 10.30am. Contact: David on 627170. Friendship Group, first Monday of the month, 2pm to 4pm, in the coffee lounge for chats, games, puzzles and crafts. All welcome. Brownies. Mondays in school term time, 6.15pm to 7.30pm. Age 7 to 10 years. Information: www.girlguiding.org.uk Wesley Guild, 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Contact Pat Maidment (01270) 627170. Men's Club, 7pm on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vine pub in Hospital Street for a drink and a chat. All welcome. Contact the Rev Malcolm Lorimer on (01270) 625278. Totstop. Wednesdays in school term time, 1.30pm to 3pm. For children up to the age of four. Contact: Liz on 663972. Other activities include: Soup+More (homemade hot meals and desserts) on the first Saturday of every month, 12 noon to 2pm. Coffee mornings are held on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am to 12 noon. A lunch is held once a month on Saturday between 2.30pm and 3.30pm Women's Fellowship, 2.30pm to 3.30pm on the second Thursday of the month. Contact Barbara Barker (01270) 624363.
Broad Lane Methodist Church Audlem Road, Nantwich, CW5 7QH. One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. Broad Lane church is a class of Nantwich Methodist Church. The building is used by the Methodist District as a District Office. Sunday services 2.15pm: Weekly worship (November to February). First Sunday of the month, 2.15pm: Sankey Gospel Service. 6.30pm: Evening service (March to October). Minister: The Rev Robin Fox, 01270 812820. The church is in the Nantwich Mission Area and the Cheshire South Methodist District. See the item on Cheshire South Methodist Circuit below.		Coffee Club, every Monday from 10am to 12 noon (except Bank Holidays). Contact Mike Docker (619855) for more information. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat. Everyone welcome. Transport can be arranged. Supported by Nantwich Town Council and Stapeley and District Parish Council. House Group, Tuesday, fortnightly, at 3.15pm. Contact Patti Wilson (569293). Sisters in Stitches, Wednesdays at 10am. Contact Daphne Mounteney (811242). Prayer for Healing and Wholeness, First Thursday of month, 2pm. Contact: Louise Mumford.

Market Street Church Baptist and United Reformed Church CW5 5DG One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. Sunday services 10.30am: Morning service with Junior Church and creche. 6pm: Evening service (Communion service 1st Sunday). Minister: the Rev Garry Wareham (01270 627261). Contact: 01270 611634 www.marketstreetchurch.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/MarketStChurch l The Nantwich Foodbank is based at this church.		Nantwich Young People's Fellowship A Christian youth group for teenagers in Nantwich, meeting at Market Street Church. www.nantwichypf.com

St Anne's Catholic Church Pillory Street (opposite Railway Station) One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. Services 9am: Mass (Monday to Friday) 10am: Mass (Sunday) 6.30pm: Vigil Mass (Saturday) Parish Priest: the Rev John Daly Telephone: 01270 625494. Deacon: the Rev Peter Mascarenhas. Website: www.stannesnantwich.org.uk

Nantwich Elim Church Pentecostal The Chapel, Regents Park, 129 London Road, CW5 6LW. Telephone: 626749. One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. Sunday services 10.30am: Love Sundays service in the Chapel. 10.30am: Youth Church. The two events combine at 11.30am. Deeper at 6pm in the Chapel Lead Pastor: The Rev Michelle Nunn Associate Pastor: M.C.Chang Assistant Pastor: The Rev Rachael Woolley Young and children's pastor: Rachel Jones Elderly people's pastor: Linda Potter Chapel telephone: 07738 179835 Church office: telephone 01270 615401 Disable access available Website: www.nantwichelimchurch.org https://www.facebook.com/NantwichElimChurch For other activities and information, see website and Facebook.		Regents Theological College moved to Malvern. The former Willaston School where Nantwich Elim Church now worship in the chapel History group acquires lantern slides of the school

Cheshire South Methodist Circuit A grouping of 37 churches, Cheshire South Methodist Circuit is part of the Chester and Stoke-on-Trent Methodist District. See the website for details of services at the various churches, together with information about the churches: www.cheshiresouth.org.uk. The Circuit Superintendent is the Rev Rob Hilton. The Circuit Administrator is Dot Milner (07598 580541). The address is: Cheshire South Circuit, Broad Lane Methodist Church, Audlem Road, Nantwich, CW5 7EB.		Mission areas Audlem: Audlem, Hankelow. Nantwich: Nantwich, Barbridge, Poole, Broad Lane. Wrenbury: Baddiley and Ravensmoor. Broomhall and Sound. Lightwood Green. St Andrew's, Aston

Churches Together in Nantwich A group of seven churches in the Nantwich area - the six above and St Mary's Parish Church, Acton, below.		Nantwich Street Pastors have volunteers from the six churches in town. They are on patrol from 11pm until 3.30am on some Tuesdays (student's night at the clubs), Friday and Saturday nights. They are supported by at least two Prayer Pastors at their base. They are trained volunteers "who care about their community" and are on hand to help young people in the town centre. Chairman: Rod Greenow, 07967 741359 Secretary: Simon Bowen, 01270 628086 E-mail: nantwich@streetpastors.org.uk Website: www.streetpastors.org/locations/nantwich
Out-of-town churches See the churches websites for details of worship during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Benefice of St Mary, Acton; St Bartholomew, Church Minshull; St David, Wettenhall; and St Oswald, Worleston (The Cross Country Group of Parishes) Church of England St Mary's Church has been designated as a Grade 1 listed building since 1967. The Vicar: The Rev Anne Lawson, 01270 628864. St Mary's, Monks Lane, Acton, CW5 8LE. One of the seven Churches Together in Nantwich. St Bartholomew's, Cross Lane, Church Minshull, CW5 6DY. St David's, Long Lane, Wettenhall, CW7 4DN. Officiating Priest, the Rev Keith Hine, 01829 732491. St Oswald's, Church Road, Worleston, CW5 6DR. Associate Minister, the Rev John E. Varty, 01270 877360. Websites Acton: www.stmarysacton.org. Church Minshull: www.stbartschurchminshull.org.uk Wettenhall: www.wettenhallchurch.org.uk Worleston: www.worlestonchurch.org.uk		Many services are being held on Zoom, WhatsApp and via e-mailed resources. Evensong is held on the first Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. Battle of Nantwich remembered ST Mary's will open its doors to visitors at 9am, serving hot drinks and buttered toast until 11.30am, as part of the Battle of Nantwich commemoration on Saturday, January 27.. At 10am a talk, "The Civil War explained", will be presented by local historian Mike Lea in St Mary's. At 11am, a guided walk will set off to the battlefields site "without treading through mud". The Sealed Knot Society are planning to send some soldiers to the walk. See also https://www.battleofnantwich.org Tea at the Tower THE community cafe, Tea at the Tower, is held every Sunday afternoon (2.30pm to 4.30pm) at St Mary's. A chance to have a chat and enjoy tea and cakes. There is no set charge, but voluntary donations are welcome. Well-behaved dogs are also catered for (a bowl of water is available!), and there are guided trips up the church tower for the energetic, as far as the bellringing chamber. Contacts: Stephan Davies (07731 800663) or Deana Emerton (01270 624889). The cafe raises funds for St Mary's. www.stmarysacton.com/tea-at-the-tower

United Benefice of Audlem, Wybunbury and Doddington St James the Great Church, Audlem, is situated in The Square, Audlem, CW3 0AH. Recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Vicar: The Rev Alison Fulford. She is also Rural Dean in the Nantwich Deanery. Tel: 01270 601555. Readers: Ann Draper, 01270 812960; Jill Williams, 01270 812525. Secretary: Richard Von Mach, 01270 623339. Treasurer: Alan Draper, 01270 812960. www.audlemstjameschurch.org.uk St Chad's Church, Wybunbury: Main Road, Wybunbury, Nantwich, CW5 7SB. Serving Wybunbury, Hough and surrounding parishes. Car park and entrance in Church Way. www.achurchnearyou.com/wybunbury-st-chad/ wybunbury.stchadschurch@gmail.com St John the Evangelist, Doddington: Off Hunsterson Road in the grounds of Doddington Hall. CW5 7PS. "The Church on the Hill" was built in 1837 as a private chapel for the Delves Broughton family of Doddington Hall. A "Beacon on the Hill" project is providing new community and visitor facilities and making repairs to the church. www.achurchnearyou.com/doddington-st-john-the-evangelist/		Services on Zoom Sundays, 10.30am, every two weeks: Holy Communion or Morning Prayer. Wednesdays: 11am, Morning Prayer or Holy Communion. The church is seeking donations to restore the church bells. It is running a Church Fabric Fund appeal for substantial repairs to the church, particularly the tower. See the church's website for details of this work and about making a donation.

United Benefice of Baddiley with Wrenbury and Burleydam Three congregations of Anglican Churches in South Cheshire - St Margaret's, Wrenbury; St Michael's, Baddiley; and St Mary and St Michael's, Burleydam. Baddiley: http://www.baddileychurch.org.uk or www.wrenburychurch.org.uk/st-michaels-baddiley Wrenbury: www.wrenburychurch.org.uk Burleydam: www.wrenburychurch.org.uk/st-mary-and-michaels-burleydam Ministry team: o Priest-in-Charge: the Rev Amanda Pike. The Vicarage, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8EY. Telephone: 01270 780742. She is licensed as Vicar of Baddiley and Wrenbury with Burleydam. oThe Rev Ruth Harrison, 01270 812010

Audlem Baptist Church Services: Sundays 10.30am. 1st Sunday of the month, Holy Communion. www.audlembaptistchurch.org.uk

Audlem Methodist Church Shropshire Street, Audlem, CW3 0PE Minister (part time): Rev Gary Windon 07929 708976 www.audlemmethodistchurch.org.uk minister@audlemmethodistchurch.org.uk

Aston Methodist Church, Aston (St Andrew's)

Wrenbury Road, Aston, CW5 8DQ.

Sunday service: Each week at 11am.

Minister: The Rev Rob Weir
01948 663936
rob@albatross.me.uk

Contact: Mrs Jackie Wright
01270 560003
jackie_wright445@hotmail.com