You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Joint Rural Daneside Churches Advent Songs of Praise at All Saints Church, Siddington

for 1 hour
All Saints, Siddington
Pexhill Road Siddington Macclesfield, SK11 9JP, United Kingdom
All the churches of the Rural Daneside Group are invited to a joint service of Advent songs of praise.

Christmas Fair at Swettenham Club

for 2 hours
Swettenham Club
Swettenham Road Swettenham What3Words ///eggs.archives.unpainted, CW12 2LA
The Christmas Fair will be held at the Swettenham Club on Sunday November 30th from 12 noon to 2pm, in aid of St Peter's Church, Swettenham.
With hot turkey baps and homemade soup, and the bar will be open. Stalls will include a tombola, RSPB, WI and bric a brac. Free entry.
We hope you can join us - bring friends and family.

Joint Rural Daneside Churches Christingle Service at Hulme Walfield Church

for 1 hour
Hulme Walfield Church
Giantswood Lane Hulme Walfield Congleton, CW12 2JQ, United Kingdom
Celebrate the light of Christmas with our family-friendly Christingle service - a beautiful tradition filled with candle-light, carols, and community.
Together we'll reflect on hope, love and generosity as we support the work of The Children's Society.
More info

Outdoor Nativity at Marton Barns

for 2 hours
Marton Barns
Church Farm Manchester Road Marton ///reclusive.pokers.retail, SK11 9HF
Come and join us for a fun, outdoor telling of the Christmas story. Gather from 4pm for a 4:40pm start.
We will have a few readings and scenes in a number of locations around the church and in the barn along with singing carols as well.
It will be cold, so wrap up. Wellies are optional but the ground is usually damp underfoot.
We also have mulled wine and mince pies afterwards as well.

Carol Service at Eaton Church, with Hulme Walfield

for 1 hour
Christ Church
Christ Church, Macclesfield Road Eaton, CW12 2NH
Our carol service is a warming and moving service with traditional and popular carols and hymns that tell the story of Christmas. It is a glorious and joyful way for us to celebrate the birth of Christ.
We hope to welcome as many people as possible, including the congregation of St Michael's Church, Hulme Walfield.

Crib Service at Hulme Walfield Church

Sunday 24 December 2023, Tuesday 24 December 2024, Wednesday 24 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Hulme Walfield Church
Giantswood Lane Hulme Walfield Congleton, CW12 2JQ, United Kingdom
A congregation-led service with familiar carols, where children will be encouraged to help tell the Christmas story.

'Midnight' Mass at Eaton Church

Wednesday 24 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Christ Church, Eaton, near Congleton
Macclesfield Road, Eaton Congleton, CW12 2NH, United Kingdom
This late evening service will be on Christmas Eve and is an opportunity to celebrate Christmas a bit earlier than usual. ‘Mass’ is simply another name of ‘Holy Communion’ or ‘Eucharist’ or ‘Lord’s Supper’ and it is when the congregation shares bread and ‘wine’.
This will be a joyous service for all the Rural Daneside Churches and it will be held at Eaton Church. Everyone is very welcome to join us.
Anyone who would like to attend a service at midnight will be able to go to Marton Church at 11:30pm.

Midnight Mass at Marton Church

for 1 hour
St James & St Paul, Marton
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom
This late-night service starts on Christmas Eve and ends just after midnight, so you’re among the first to celebrate Christmas! ‘Mass’ is simply another name of ‘Holy Communion’ or ‘Eucharist’ or ‘Lord’s Supper’ and it is when the congregation shares bread and ‘wine’.
This will be a joyous service for all the Rural Daneside Churches and it will be held at Marton Church. Everyone is very welcome to join us.

Joint Rural Daneside Christmas morning worship at Swettenham Church

for 1 hour
St Peter's Church, Swettenham
Swettenham Lane Swettenham Congleton, CW12 2LF, United Kingdom
A gathering for all our villages on Christmas morn. A short, relaxed and fun celebration of the day!
A short communion service will follow for those who wish to stay.

First Sunday after Christmas joint Rural Daneside service

for 1 hour
All Saints, Siddington
Pexhill Road Siddington Macclesfield, SK11 9JP, United Kingdom
This is the day when we remember those innocent children who were slaughtered by Herod when he learned from the magi that a new king had been born.
We will be celebrating a baptism today, welcoming a new person into the family of the church.