Do join us for this said service of communion. This is a small, friendly community where we get to fully enjoy the beauty of the church first thing in the morning.

Our choir meets every Sunday morning at 8:30am, and then, for those that wish, stay to sing at our 9.30am service. So if you sing, or would like to give it a go, why not head down to church and be part of this lovely and friendly community?

Do join us for this friendly, dignified service of communion. Whether this is your first time, or you are returning after time away, or have been coming to church for some time, a warm welcome awaits.

hildren are really important to us, and it’s important to us that young children feel at home in their church which we know will come with some noise and energy depending on their mood!

Each Sunday we have some fantastic provision for our children. Normally, they will join us at the start of the service and then go out with Dee and her team to enjoy their own session and let off some much needed steam! Sometimes we have a fun filled family service (for things such as Harvest) at which point they stay in, playing a full part in all that’s going on.

For those younger, and indeed, for any children who would prefer to stay in the service there is a children’s area where they can explore all that’s on offer during the service. Also, as they get older, many of our children play an active role in our services by doing things such as reading and being the acolytes (carrying the candles) which we love!​

After the service, we all gather for coffee and biscuits, and our children get well and truly spoilt!

Church is a wonderful way for children to get comfortable speaking to a wide range of people, and gives their adults some space to reflect on the week and get a hot drink too at the end of it!

The Church of England is in every community, and has been helping people mark the significant moments of life for generations.

Christenings are a wonderful way to celebrate the gift of a child - do get in touch to explore it more and book the date for this very special celebration!

“Thank you so much for the lovely christening….Everyone said how brilliant and calm and interesting [it was] – so thank you for making it perfect” Emily

“thank you so much for the beautiful christening service you delivered on Sunday…. [it] couldn’t have gone any better. Everybody said what a lovely service it was, full of energy” Ben

We are delighted to have established a Children’s Choir ‘Alty Trebles’ held in school on a Monday afternoon: in other words, we’re offering free musical tuition that will last your child a lifetime!

Music is an integral part of our life at St George’s. We have seen many examples of how a good musical education has changed the lives for young people for the better. Rev. Claire remembers her time at Bradford Cathedral, when she and her husband saw many of the young choristers form wonderful communities and then go to prestigious Universities on Choral Scholarships – a journey that started in Primary School. We are very keen that pupils from our Parish have the same opportunities.

Therefore, our choir will be fun, it will be developing teamwork at a young age, and giving each child the experience of that buzz as their voices harmonise with each other. Our choir is focused on teaching our pupils how to sing properly, how to read music, and for those that want it, they will be fully prepared to sit the relevant ABRSM exams; setting them up for any musical adventure that they want to peruse in secondary school.

Lots more information on our website - come and be part of it!

With the sunshine (hopefully!) here to stay, our friendly toddler group, Tots & Tales, is heading out and about for the summer months.

Together we'll be exploring some of the wonderful family-friendly places in and around Altrincham; from local parks and playgrounds to welcoming cafés, and perhaps even a trip to the beach if the weather is on our side!

Each week we'll keep an eye on the forecast and announce our next destination on Sunday evenings via our social media channels, so be sure to follow along for the latest updates.

Whether you're a regular at Tots & Tales or thinking of joining us for the first time, we'd love to welcome you. It's a great opportunity for little ones to play and explore, while parents, grandparents and carers enjoy friendly company and conversation.

Come along, make new friends, and enjoy a summer of adventures with us!

Family Drop-In — a relaxed space and time to connect, create, and simply be together.

What to expect:
🧱 LEGO
🎨 Bracelet making
🎲 Games for all ages
☕ Refreshments
💬 Friendly faces and space to chat and unwind while the kids have fun

The session is led by Dee (Children’s & Families Lead at St George’s Church and mum of 3), who loves welcoming people and creating a little breathing space from life’s busy schedule.

When & where?
📅 Every Tuesday, 3.30–4.30pm (term time)
📍 St George’s Old School Building (aka the Scout Hut), behind Dignity Funeral Directors

A friendly and simple said service followed by Coffee Break. A great way to re-orientate yourself mid-week.

Dance & sing! March like a soldier! Run like a Fairy!

This PAYF group using movement and dancing to help your little one express themselves and let off some much needed steam!

In the meantime, you get to be part of this friendly, relaxed group and make some friends along the way.

This is held in the Old School Building (next to the church building, and just behind the funeral directors)

Drop into the Parish Centre for a coffee and a chat - a warm welcome awaits you, whether it's your first time or hundredth!

Come along to this friendly group - if you knit, enjoy sharing patterns and skills. If knitting isn't yet your thing, you could learn a new skill, or, if you prefer, just come along for the natter! We sometimes branch out on a Friday night to the pub as well....?!

We hold a Friday Evening Eucharist at 5.30pm in church.

It is a simple, ‘no frills’ spoken service, with space to reflect on the week, and set ourselves up for the weekend. Do come and be part of it whether you are full of faith or full of questions, or are just seeking some space at the end of the week to pause and reflect.

Come along to this friendly group and get involved with projects that seek to help those in need.

We can’t wait to welcome you for a fantastic evening of fun for all the family!

Expect a great mix of quiz rounds, home made South Indian Curry, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Tickets: £8 for adults | £5 for children

(All proceeds go towards supporting church funds)

But most of all — we just want you to be there.

If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’d love to help.

Book your spot here: www.ticketsource.com/st-georges-church-altrincham

Dust off your dancing boots and join us for a night of hearty food, live music, and plenty of laughter under some twinkling lights.

🍲Hearty Harvest Supper – seasonal dishes made with love

🎻Barn Dance – toe-tapping tunes and easy-to-learn steps (no experience needed!)

🎉A perfect evening for friends, families, and neighbours alike

Harvest Festival – We’re Ready for You!

🧑‍🌾Bales: Brought in!

💐Flowers: Stunning displays arranged!

💒Church: Dressed in bunting (you can never have too much?!)

🎶Music: Rehearsed and ready to go....

Harvest is a time to pause, give thanks, and come together as a community to celebrate the abundance of God’s creation.

So come and be part of our Harvest Festival Service as we give thanks for the abundance of the season, celebrate together, and share with those in need through donations to our local food bank.

Whether it’s your first time in church, or your hundredth, we’d love you to be a part of it all.

Each year we gather together for our Wave of Light, Service of Remembrance; a gentle, peaceful space to honour and remember the babies and young children whose lives ended too soon.

The service begins at 7pm and will last around 40 minutes.

There will be music, readings, prayers, and the lighting of candles — each one a small symbol of love that continues to shine.

Everyone is welcome, whether or not you usually come to church.

And if you’d like a name read aloud but can’t be there in person, please let us know on the link below today; we’ll make sure they’re lovingly remembered.

https://forms.gle/oK9yvQXUj1CPQZLy7

Join St George's Church and The Church on the Brow for our popular Light Stop – a free, family-friendly evening during Halloween.

Whether you're out trick-or-treating or simply looking for somewhere warm and welcoming, we'd love to see you.

Enjoy traditional games, a bouncy castle, delicious sausage sandwiches, hot drinks and plenty of fun for all ages. It's the perfect place to pause, recharge and spend time together in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

Everyone is welcome, whatever your background or beliefs.

Come in, warm up, have some fun and discover a warm community right in the heart of Altrincham.

Remembering those we have loved: A Candlelit Memorial Service

Whether your loss was weeks ago or many years ago, come and be part of a gentle evening of remembrance and hope.

The service will last around 45 minutes and will include music, hymns, and prayers.

There will also be quiet moments to sit with your thoughts, and an opportunity to light a candle in memory of someone special.

Whether or not you usually come to church, you are very welcome to part of it

Remembrance Sunday: Coming Together in Gratitude and Peace

This Sunday, 9th November at 9:30am, our community will gather inside St George’s Church to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who gave — and continue to give — so much for our freedom.

Join us as we pause to remember the fallen, reflect with gratitude, and pray for peace in our world today.

Whether you’re coming to lay a wreath, wear your poppy with pride, or simply take a moment of quiet reflection, you are warmly welcome.

Partnering with Altrincham CE Primary School, our annual Christmas Fayre really is going to be wonderful and we'd love you to be there!
🎄Stalls & Christmas Gifts
🎄Santa's Grotto (booking l
🎄Live Music (from a record number of choirs!)
🎄Beautifully decorated church
🎄Food, Drink, Crafts
🎄Free Entry

In other words, a perfect way to spend your afternoon!

‘Freely you have received; freely give’ Matthew 10:8

🎄Want Christmas to be meaningful?
😇Want to make a difference to those in need?

On Sunday 30th November at 9.30am we'll be gathering for our Toy Donation Service - a chance to donate toys for children aged 0-18.

 All toys will be donated to the Hope Centre in Partington for them to distribute to children in need.

🥓And there will even be bacon butties at the end of the service too!

🌙 Quiet Christmas: A Service for Reflection and Remembering 🌙

Not everyone finds the Christmas season easy. For some, it’s a time of longing, loss, or quiet struggle.

 This year, we invite you to pause, reflect, and simply be.

Join us for our Quiet Christmas Service:
⏰ Around 45 minutes
🎵 Music | 🕯 Space to reflect | 🙏 Simple prayers

Our Blue Christmas Tree will be available for you to place a prayer, or the names of loved ones you’ve lost, creating a gentle space to remember and honour them.

This service is for everyone, whether you normally come to church or not. It’s a calm, welcoming space to step out of the seasonal rush and find a moment of peace.

Come as you are, and take a quiet moment this Christmas.

As darkness falls and the church glows by candlelight, experience one of the most beautiful moments of the Christmas season.

Our traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols brings together the rich sound of Sale Brass Band, exceptional vocal soloists, a talented trumpeter, and the voices of the whole congregation as we sing the carols we know and love.

Surrounded by the warmth of hundreds of candles, we'll journey through the Christmas story in word and song, celebrating the hope, joy and wonder of Christ's birth.

In the midst of a busy season, this is an invitation to slow down, take a breath, give thanks for the year that has been, and find renewed hope for the year ahead.

✨ There’s something truly special about a church at night.

Perhaps it’s the deep stillness that settles amid the busyness of the season.

Or the quiet presence of a place that’s held centuries of prayer, hope, and joy within its walls.

Maybe it’s the soft glow of candles, the twinkle of Christmas trees, and that unmistakable sense that something sacred is near.

In the hush of Midnight Mass, we glimpse a deeper meaning — a reminder of a God who never sleeps and always hears.

Wherever you are, and however this season finds you, we’d love to welcome you to share in the wonder and peace of Christmas night. 🌟

✨ Join Us for a Joyful Christmas Celebration! ✨🎄

This Christmas Day at 10:00 am, we’re opening our doors for a special service full of celebration, laughter, and the true joy of the season. Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or curious about experiencing Christmas in a new way, we would love to welcome you!

Bring your family, bring your friends—or just bring yourself—and share in a morning of uplifting music, heartwarming moments, and the spirit of togetherness. There’s something for everyone, and plenty of smiles to go around.

On Sunday 3rd January, 9.30am service, we'll be 'chalking the doors' - otherwise known as the 'Epiphany Blessing'.

This annual practice originated in Germany, and is a way of us asking for God's blessings on our homes for the year ahead, and also reminding us to make our homes a place of welcome and blessing to others.

So if you've never heard of it before, why not come along and see how it's done?!

You’ll also get some chalk and a prayer to take home so that you can chalk your own door if you’d like to.

🕯️ Candlemas – Christ our Light 🕯️

On Sunday 31st January we celebrate Candlemas, the feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. On this day we remember Simeon’s words as he recognises Jesus as “a light to lighten the nations”.

Come and be part of it as we gather to bless candles, sing familiar hymns, and give thanks for the light of Christ that shines in our lives — in joy and in darkness alike. All are very welcome.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” ✨

Wondering what to do for Shrove Tuesday yet?

No worries—we’ve got you covered (even if we’re celebrating a couple of days early! 😅). Come along for delicious pancakes, great company, and the best part? Someone else is doing the cooking and the washing up! What more could you ask for?

Have you ever wondered why, once a year, Christians are walking around with an Ash Cross on their heads?! It can look a bit odd but actually has some really important symbolism behind it.

It's a time when we remember that although there is much good in all of us, we're not perfect - that none of us are immortal and that we all

make mistakes. It's a chance for us to take time to 'spring clean' ourselves - check our motivations, aspirations, actions and decisions. And we do that in the light of Christ's love and forgiveness.

It can be a really freeing moment.

So if that sounds like what you need, why don't you come and be part of it?

Have you ever wondered why, once a year, Christians are walking around with an Ash Cross on their heads?! It can look a bit odd but actually has some really important symbolism behind it.

It's a time when we remember that although there is much good in all of us, we're not perfect - that none of us are immortal and that we all make mistakes.

It's a chance for us to take time to 'spring clean' ourselves - check our motivations, aspirations, actions and decisions. And we do that in the light of Christ's love and forgiveness.

It can be a really freeing moment.

So if that sounds like what you need, why don't you come and be part of it?

Come and find us in the town centre between 1pm & 3pm and receive the sign of the cross on your forehead.

Have you ever wondered why, once a year, Christians are walking around with an Ash Cross on their heads?! It can look a bit odd but actually has some really important symbolism behind it.

It's a time when we remember that although there is much good in all of us, we're not perfect - that none of us are immortal and that we all

make mistakes. It's a chance for us to take time to 'spring clean' ourselves - check our motivations, aspirations, actions and decisions. And we do that in the light of Christ's love and forgiveness.

It can be a really freeing moment.

So if that sounds like what you need, why don't you come and be part of it?

Lent is a season to slow down, ask deeper questions, and make space for God. Whether you've been reading the Bible for years or have never really known where to begin, we'd love you to join us as we journey together through John's Gospel.

John's account of Jesus is full of memorable encounters, searching conversations and powerful images; from water turned into wine and the raising of Lazarus to the Good Shepherd, the Bread of Life and the Light of the World. Together we'll explore what these stories meant then, what they mean today, and how they continue to shape our own lives and faith.

You don't need any prior knowledge, and there are no questions you can't ask. Come as you are, listen, share if you'd like to, and discover afresh one of the Bible's most beautiful and thought-provoking books.

Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking to deepen an existing faith, there's a place for you. We'd love to welcome you.

Mothering Sunday is a chance to give thanks for the people who have nurtured, loved and cared for us throughout our lives. For some, it is a joyful day of celebration; for others, it can be a day that brings mixed emotions, memories or loss.

Wherever this day finds you, you are warmly invited to be part of it.

Together we'll give thanks for the love that has shaped us, pray for those we hold dear, and remember that God's love embraces each one of us. During the service, everyone is welcome to receive a traditional posy of daffodils to take home or to pass on to someone who could use a little encouragement.

Whether you're coming on your own, with family, or simply looking for a place to pause, we'd love to welcome you this Mothering Sunday.

Join us this Palm Sunday for a joyful celebration for all ages!
We’ll be marking the start of Holy Week with a lively Palm Sunday parade — complete with palm branches, songs of praise, and a very special donkey leading the way.

Come and remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as we walk together in faith, joy, and community.

Whether you come every week or have never visited before, you are warmly invited to be part of this colourful, family-friendly celebration. 🌿

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, as we remember Jesus' joyful arrival into Jerusalem and begin the journey towards the events of Easter.

After the morning service, why not stay and join us for a relaxed Palm Sunday Lunch? It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy good food, catch up with friends, meet new people, and spend time together as a church community.

Whether you've been coming to St George's for years or are visiting for the first time, everyone is welcome. There's always room for one more at the table, and we'd love you to join us as we begin the most important week of the Christian year together.

As we journey through Holy Week, the self guided Stations of the Cross offer an opportunity to walk prayerfully alongside Jesus on his journey to the cross.

Moving from station to station, you are invited to reflect on the final events of Jesus' life through scripture, prayer and silence. It is a simple but powerful way of entering more deeply into the Easter story, helping us to pause, reflect and encounter afresh the love, sacrifice and hope at the heart of the Christian faith.

Whether this is a familiar devotion or your first experience of it, you are warmly invited to be part of it.

There is no need to know what to expect—simply come as you are and allow yourself the time and space to reflect during this most holy week.

There are a variety of books to help guide you through each station should you wish to use them.

oly Week is the week leading up to Easter; a time when Christians across the world remember the final days of Jesus' life and prepare for the celebration of Easter Day.

Alongside our main services, we're offering two additional spoken Eucharists. Lasting around 30 minutes, these simple, quiet services offer a chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life, hear a short Bible reading, share in prayer and, for those who wish, receive Holy Communion.

Whether church is a regular part of your life or you're simply curious to experience Holy Week for yourself, you'd be very welcome.

There is no expectation to know what to do or say - just come as you are, take a seat, and allow yourself a few moments of peace and reflection in the middle of your week.

Come and be part of our traditional Maundy Thursday Service as we remember Jesus’ last supper with his friends — a night of love, service, and quiet devotion.

It was the night that Jesus shared a final meal with His friends, washed their feet, and gave us a new commandment: "Love one another as I have loved you."

Through prayer, scripture, and the symbolic Stripping of the Altars, we will journey with Jesus from the shared meal to the silence of Gethsemane.

As the church is gently cleared and lights are dimmed, we are invited to watch, wait, and reflect on the depth of Christ’s love.

The evening will include:
• Holy Eucharist (Communion)
• Hand Washing (optional)
• The Stripping of the Altar
• Silent Watch at the Altar of Repose

It’s one of the most meaningful services of Holy Week — and we’d love you to be part of it.

Children are warmly invited to join us on Good Friday for a relaxed morning of Easter crafts for children, helping them explore the story of Holy Week in a creative, hands-on way. Through simple activities and storytelling, children will have space to wonder, ask questions, and reflect on the meaning of Easter.

We’ll finish by sharing a light lunch together, offering a chance to sit, chat, and enjoy community. Parents and carers are asked to stay throughout. This is a friendly, informal event — perfect for families looking for a gentle way to mark Good Friday together.

Tickets are £4 per child (www.ticketsource.com/st-georges-church-altrincham)

(We charge to help us recoup some of the cost. If cost is an issue, please do get in touch - we do not want this to be a barrier to you coming).

What does success really mean?

For many of us around Altrincham, life can feel full of pressure — work, family, expectations, ambition, and the constant sense that we should be doing more.

This Good Friday, we’d love to invite you to something different.

Whether you attend church every week, once a year, or have never stepped inside one, this is a thoughtful and welcoming space to reflect on life’s deeper questions; please come along.

Stay for the full three hours or just join for a short while — all are genuinely welcome.

Come and be part of this ancient and beautiful vigil on Easter Eve as we gather around a bonfire and begin the celebration of Easter.

From the lighting of the new fire, we move from darkness into light, retelling the story of God’s saving love and welcoming the joy of the resurrection. This is a reflective yet hopeful service, rich in symbolism and meaning, as we stand on the threshold between the cross and the empty tomb.

It’s a sacred journey — filled with Scripture, silence, song, and joy — as we move together from shadow into light.

✨ Highlights of the service:

• Lighting of the new fire

• Renewal of baptismal vows

• Proclamation of the Resurrection

• Celebration of the first Eucharist of Easter

We’ll end the evening together around the fire with toasting marshmallows on the bonfire, sharing warmth, conversation, and the first joy of Easter. All ages are welcome — a wonderful moment to experience the Easter story with all the senses.

Celebrate Easter Day with us as we rejoice in the good news of the resurrection. Our Easter Day service will be full of hope, joyful worship, and the proclamation that love has triumphed over death. Together we will sing, pray, and celebrate new life — the very heart of the Christian faith.

We’ll end the service with a burst of joy as we release confetti and then head outside for an Easter egg hunt, making this a wonderful, all-age celebration for families, friends, and the whole community. Whether Easter is deeply familiar or completely new to you, you are warmly invited to come and share the joy.

You are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate St George’s Day with a special service marking our church’s patronal festival.

This joyful occasion is a chance for our community to gather in worship, give thanks, and celebrate the heritage and faith that unite us. Whether you are a regular member of the congregation, new to the church, or simply curious to join a local celebration, you will receive a very warm welcome.

After the service, please stay and celebrate with us as we serve a glass of fizz. It’s a lovely opportunity to relax, chat with friends old and new, and continue the celebration together.

We would love to see you there as we celebrate St George’s Day together.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at St George's?

Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) is an opportunity to look back on all that has happened over the past year, celebrate what God has been doing among us, and look ahead to the exciting opportunities and challenges that lie before us.

We'll hear reports on the life of the church, elect members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC), and share plans for the year ahead. Whether you've been part of St George's for many years or have only recently joined us, this is a great opportunity to find out more about the church's life, ask questions and help shape its future.

Everyone is warmly invited to attend, and we'd love to see you there. Together, we'll celebrate all that has been, give thanks for those who serve so faithfully, and look forward with hope to the year ahead.

Thy Kingdom Come – A Time of Prayer for Our Community
Each year, Christians across the world join together for Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension Day and Pentecost. What began as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has grown into a worldwide movement, with millions of people praying for their communities, friends, and families.

At St George’s Church Altrincham we will be marking this special season by creating space for prayer in a variety of ways. Everyone is warmly invited to take part – whether you pray regularly, haven’t prayed in a long time, or aren’t quite sure where to begin.

What is Thy Kingdom Come?
Thy Kingdom Come is a time when Christians pray especially for God’s kingdom to grow in the world and in the lives of those around us. It is a simple but powerful invitation: to pause, pray, and seek God’s blessing for our communities.

During these days, people across the world are praying the same simple prayer that Jesus taught his followers: “Thy kingdom come.”

I’ve never prayed before…
That’s absolutely fine - why not use this time as an invitation to give it a go? Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated or formal. At its heart, prayer is simply taking a moment bringing our thoughts, hopes, worries before God - no special language needed!

During Thy Kingdom Come, our church will be open to provide quiet and creative spaces to help people pray in their own way. You might like to sit quietly for a few moments, walk the prayer labyrinth, light a candle, or simply pause to reflect.

Ascension Day Service – Join Us for This Special Moment in the Christian Year

You are warmly invited to join us for our Ascension Day service, one of the most important, although sometimes overlooked, festivals in the Christian calendar.

Celebrated 40 days after Easter, Ascension Day marks the moment when the risen Jesus returned to heaven in the presence of his disciples. It is a day that reminds us of hope, promise, and Christ’s continuing presence with the Church.

Ascension Day has been celebrated by Christians for centuries and offers a beautiful opportunity for reflection, prayer, and thanksgiving in the days between Easter and Pentecost.

Whether you come regularly or have never been to an Ascension service before, you will find a warm welcome and a thoughtful, uplifting service.

Come and mark this important moment in the Christian story here at St George’s.

Sunday 24th May is a special day for the Church – it’s called Pentecost, and it celebrates the moment when God sent His Holy Spirit to be with us.

It’s often seen as the "birthday" of the Church – a time when everything changed, and people were filled with hope, courage, and purpose.

Even if you’ve never heard of Pentecost before, it’s all about new beginnings, unity, and the amazing things that can happen when we become open to faith and hope - if that is something that you might need right now, come and be part of it.

This Father’s Day, we would love you to be part of our Father’s Day service as we gather for a special service of reflection and thanks.

For many, Father’s Day is a joyful opportunity to celebrate the dads, father figures, and mentors who have shaped our lives. For others, it can be a quieter or more complex day; a time of remembrance, or simply a moment to reflect.

In our service, we will take time to give thanks to God for the gift of relationships and for the ways we have been supported and shaped by others. There will also be space for reflection; recognising that not everyone’s story is the same, and that Father’s Day can stir a range of emotions.

We recognise that experiences of family are varied, and that Father’s Day may bring feelings of both gratitude and loss. Our service is a gentle opportunity to gather, to share in hope, to find community, and to be reminded that in God’s presence we are not alone.

After many years away, we were thrilled to return last year with a float — and we had an absolute blast! The event is now in its 60th year and remains one of the largest free family celebrations in Trafford. The weekend includes a grand parade, plus two days of fun featuring fairs, entertainment, and stalls for all ages.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate, and enjoy everything this special event has to offer. Why not join us and be part of the fun? Everyone is welcome!