Ash Wednesday

for 1 hour
St George
Church Road Altrincham, WA14 4TT, United Kingdom

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?

More info

St George

Welcome to St George's!

A place to be with God:

Express, grow and explore your faith.  We are a welcoming community of faith that seeks to honour the traditions of the church in a way that revives, refreshes and equips us for our life in the present, and helps guides us for the opportunities & challenges of the future.

A place for everyone to belong:

We are a multi-generational community, drawn from all walks of life.

During the winter months we will often talk about how we are a ‘warm’ church both in terms of the temperature, but, more importantly, in our welcome as people come explore life at St George’s at their own pace.

We welcome everyone, regardless of what age you are, how much noise you (or your children!) make. If you, or your children, have special needs we will seek to work with you to make sure that St George’s is a place you can call home too.

A living, active community:

We believe that our faith makes a difference to how we live and work. We are committed to serving our parish and beyond during the week. Do come and be part our coffee mornings, Knit & Natter & Soup Lunch – regardless of whether you come to our services or not.

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Get in touch

Lynda Higgins, Parish Secretary

St George's Parish Centre
Church Walk
Altrincham

WA14 4DL
(0161) 941 4037

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Ash Wednesday

for 1 hour
St George
Church Road Altrincham, WA14 4TT, United Kingdom

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?

More info

Safeguarding

Safeguarding: At St George’s Church we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance. If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Liv Tattum, Email: [email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted at [email protected] or 01928 718834 (option 4). Please note, this is between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Out of Hours Support: The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding team are unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency: If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines:

Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a
confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a
result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the
Church in Wales.

Email: [email protected]
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

http://www.stgeorgesaltrincham.org/safeguarding/

St George Charity No. 1131530