St Oswald's

St Oswald's is a friendly church and we would love to welcome you. The church building stands at the centre of the village of Winwick on raised ground, welcoming all who pass through. There is evidence that the Christian faith has been here for over 1,000 years and continues today. The Church building is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the church is an integral part of the area's history and community.

On the 29/02/2024, Reverend Martin Cox was appointed Priest-in-Charge at St. Oswald’s Church, Winwick, plus Rector of Christ Church, Croft and Newchurch Parish Church, Culcheth. 

Sunday Services of Worship - up to the end of August 

Sunday 3rd August, 10.30am - Joint Holy Communion at Newchurch, Culcheth by Rev Pat Gray and Rev. Trevor Hodson.

Sunday 10th August 10:30am - Holy Communion  by Rev. Alan Litton. 

Sunday 17th August  9am - Said Holy Communion by Rev Martin Cox.

Sunday 24th August 10.30am - Holy Communion by Rev. Martin Cox and Rev Trevor Hodson

Sunday 31st August - Celtic Communion by Rev Trevor Hodson and Rev Martin Fuller.

Unless otherwise stated services will be at St. Oswald’s Church, Winwick.

Joint services are held at:

Christ Church, Lady Lane, Croft, WA3 7AU

Newchurch Parish Church, Church Lane, Culcheth, WA3 5ET

Information can also be found on our Facebook page and website

https://www.stoswaldwinwick.church/

*Info correct as on 29/07/2025

PLEASE NOTE: If you are viewing this via the Parish Giving Scheme Web Page then this information may be out of date, as the PGS website are not always able to update regularly. Please click on our website link above for services, events etc. 

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Reverend Martin Cox; Priest-in-Charge

C/O St. Oswald's Church
Golborne Road
Winwick
Warrington

WA2 8SZ
Revd Martin Cox; Priest-in-Charge
07783 938335

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Sunday Service - Said Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 30 mins
St Oswald's
Golborne Road Winwick Warrington WA2 8LF, WA2 8LF, United Kingdom

Communion led by Rev. Martin Cox. All welcome.
This is a shorter service with no hymns.

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News

Memorial For Imprisoned Soldiers

Rev. Martin Cox is raising funds to help put a memorial in St. Oswald’s Church to honour those soldiers who were captured and imprisoned after the 1648 Civil War.

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of Winwick: St Oswald is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Liverpool’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Mrs. Karen Brierley, email; [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Andy Holmes, telephone: 07940 378139, email: [email protected]
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."