A relaxed and family friendly service for parents with young children. Based on Godly Play, the service begins with a song in the chancel before one of the children leads us through to our 'special place' for a story (told using wooden figures and simple scenery). The story is followed by a short time for prayer and then 'the feast' which comprises a biscuit and drink for the children. We then go back to the chancel for two more songs (usually noisy with instruments), after which the children have themed craft in our newly restored meeting area.
There is a chair lift available for wheelchair users.
Adults have tea, coffee and biscuits while their children engage in craft activities craft, although we encourage them to get stuck in as well.

NOTICE

Change of Service Time
From November the start time of the early morning services at St.
Mary’s will be at the earlier time of 8.15 am instead of 8.30 am.
Revd Robert has agreed to this change to accommodate the wish of
regular attenders at these services for a sermon to be included.
This change does not affect the timetable of services at any of the other
three churches,

Christopher Tetlow Edward Wakefield Churchwardens

December

Sunday 21st December 11.00 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne
Sunday 21st December 11.00 Holy Communion St Paul Over Tabley
Sunday 21st December 9.30 Carol Service with Christingle and Sunday school Nativity St Mark Dunham Massey

Wednesday 24th December 23.30 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne Joint service
Wednesday 23rd December 23.30 CW Eucharist St Mark Dunham Massey

Thursday 25th December 11.00 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne Joint Service
Thursday 25th December CW Eucharist St Mark Dunham Massey

Sunday 28th December 11.00 Holy Communion Joint service at St Mary Roshterne Joint Service
Sunday 28th December 9.30 CW Morning Prayer St Mark Dunham Massey

January

Sunday 4th January 11.00 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne
Sunday 4th January 11.00 Holy Communion Holy Trinity Little Bollington
Sunday 4th Jan 9.30 Eucharist St Mark Dunham Massey

Sunday 11th January 8.15 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne. 9.30 Storytelling Service.
Sunday 11th January 11.00 Eucharist for Plough Sunday St Paul Over Tabley
Sunday 11th January 9.30 Eucharist for Plough Sunday St Mark Dunham Massey

Sunday 18th January 1100 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne
Sunday 18th January 11.00 Holy Communion St Paul Over Tabley
Sunday 18th January 9.30 Eucharist St Mark Dunham Massey

Sunday 25th January 8.15 Holy Communion St Mary Rostherne. 9.30 Storytelling Service
Sunday 25th January 11.00 Holy Communion Holy Trinity Little Bollington
Sunday 25th January 9.30 Eucharist St Mark Dunham Massey