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The early morning service uses the traditional Book of Common Prayer and will alternate weekly between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer.
An informal Common Worship Service where everyone is welcomed whether for a first visit or the 999th time. Children are always welcome and there will usually be some colouring activity for them in the pews.
The service alternates weekly between Holy Communion and Morning Praise. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, we are likely to join with St John's at Smallwood for a special service. Details will be published separately.
Chief barista, Bob serves coffee and biscuits after the service for a social catch-up with friends old and new.
On 8 November we meet at 10:50am for our Remembrance Sunday Service.
The service will alternate between Compline and Evensong, sung by the robed choir. The Book of Common Prayer service will be used. Please note that there is no evening service when there is a 5th Sunday in the month.
CALLING ALL LITTLE PEOPLE ........bring your carers for some Wednesday fun!
A safe environment for little ones to play and learn to socialise, a chance for parents and care-givers to relax with coffee and cake. If you have moved to Congleton or have started a family recently, you will be especially welcome. Come and find out what goes on and find new friends.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret we have to increase the entry charge to cover the costs of keeping Toddler Group running. We hope you will understand and support the group going forward. THANK YOU
A quiet, reflective break in a busy week, gathering informally in the side chapel in church. You can be sure of a friendly welcome if you care to join us and a warming cup of coffee or tea afterwards.
If it's really cold weather, we retire to winter quarters in someone's house! Contact [email protected] to find out where we meet this week.
Every week during term-time, a service for the children of Astbury school. Parents and carers are welcome to attend. For summer the service will be held once a month in church. All other weeks, it will be in school. Contact us for more details.
Term time only, not during school holidays
St Mary's welcomes the Mow Cop Players as they present 'The Wedding of Daphne Deville and Richard Major'. Channel your inner Inspector Morse or Hercule Poirot to solve the dastardly deeds about to happen. Not your usual wedding at Astbury Church!
Tickets are booking now online - scan the QRE code or visit https://bit.ly/4wiaKwj to be sure of getting yours.
Make a real night out and treat yourself to a pre-show two-course dinner at the Egerton Arms for £35 – please book this directly with the pub (01260 228546)
Tim Chu and Ian Bailey perform their favourite Simon and Garfunkel hits for our pleasure in the wonderful acoustic of St Mary's Church. You have heard them on BBC Radio - now see them live at Astbury.
Tickets are booking online - scan the QR code or visit http://bit.ly/4vhY0pu to secure your seats.
Also available from church - strictly cash only £15.
As Advent starts, we light the first candle and begin our preparation for Christmas in the age-old way with traditional carols and readings; reflecting on the season to come and seeking calm amid the chaos.
What better way to start Christmas celebrations? Enjoy the sublime sound of the Little Morton Singers and a warm welcome from Brian and David, all in the beautiful setting of Biddulph Old Hall, traditionally bedecked for the season.
Advance booking only - online at bit.ly/47r1o7a or in person from Jane Sharman, contact [email protected]
Holy Night...Calm and Bright...Sleep in heavenly peace
Join in retelling the story of Christ's birth with favourite carols and readings.
Holy Night...Calm and Bright...Sleep in heavenly peace
December 20th at 6.30pm... join in retelling the story of Christ's birth with favourite carols and readings.
What better way to begin Christmas week?
Why not start your celebrations this year with the true meaning of Christmas? Join us for Astbury’s Live Nativity, a much-loved community event, looked forward to each year as the highlight of the season.
Book online now to be sure of your place on the adventure!
Our journey begins at the farm where we are greeted by the Centurion who orders us to go to Bethlehem.
We follow the star through the village in the footsteps of Mary, Joseph and their faithful donkey so that we too become part of the story of the first Christmas. We are guided on the way by some smelly shepherds and angels encourage us to keep going. A grumpy inn-keeper tells us there is no room at the inn. Don’t let him put you off … Bethlehem is in sight! We sing carols to keep our spirits up and anticipate with excitement who we shall find at the end of our journey. The stable scene in church awaits us and we watch the arrival of the three Kings as they bring their gifts. Once again, the age-old story is complete and we raise our voices together to welcome the Christ-child. As we refresh ourselves with hot chocolate or mulled wine and a mince pie, we can rest assured that we have remembered and celebrated the real reason for the season.
We meet at Glebe Farm at 6pm, ready to move off at 6.30.
Pre-booking is essential for this event. Tickets are available online using the QR codes or by using the links below to the online booking page.
For 21st December - https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NTU5OS0yMA/t
For 22nd December - https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NTU5OS0yMQ/t
Adult tickets are £6 each, under16’s tickets are £3 each
A Family ticket for two adults and two children is £15
Small booking fees apply
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
If you are unable to book online, tickets may be ordered at church after any 11am Sunday service.
Join us for our crib service as we tell the story of the arrival of Jesus.
Join us at 11:45pm to celebrate the first communion of Christmas.
Celebrate on Christmas morning with us at 10am.
Astbury, Smallwood and Somerford join together for a child-friendly service for all ages ………… and home in time to cook Christmas lunch!