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.

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

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.

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.

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.

As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, come and explore the timeless beauty of St Mary’s Church.
Wander freely through its ancient spaces and feel yourself drawn into the long, unfolding story of this sacred site. Imagine the lives that have passed through these doors, the hands that built and restored, and the voices that echoed in prayer and praise across the centuries.
Pause to admire the play of light through stained glass, the quiet strength of stonework shaped by generations, and the enduring presence of faith etched into every corner. Whether you come to see, to learn, or simply to sit in stillness, St Mary’s offers a space steeped in history and soaked in centuries of devotion.
Is the organ the King of Instruments or just a bunch of pipes and whistles? Guided by Sally, try it for yourself - all three keyboards AND the pedal keyboard for your feet! (Sunday and Saturday only)
Come and experience this iconic building—created to the glory of God, and open to all.