Joint Celebratory Holy Communion Service for Rev Martin Fuller.

for 1 hour
Christ Church, Croft
Christ Church, Croft, Lady Lane Croft

A special joint service for the churches of Christ Church, Newchurch and St Oswald’s.
Revd Martin Fuller will preside at Holy Communion for the first time at this special service following his ordination as priest. This will be followed by celebration refreshments in the church hall.

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St Oswald's

St Oswald's is a friendly church and we would love to welcome you. The church building stands at the centre of the village of Winwick on raised ground, welcoming all who pass through. There is evidence that the Christian faith has been here for over 1,000 years and continues today. The Church building is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the church is an integral part of the area's history and community.

On the 29/02/2024, Reverend Martin Cox was appointed Priest-in-Charge at St. Oswald’s Church, Winwick, plus Rector of Christ Church, Croft and Newchurch Parish Church, Culcheth. 

In 2025, St. Oswald’s Church along with 10 other churches in the Winwick Deanery voted to opt in for Fit for Mission. (FfM) This means working together will free up time and resources to grow the faith in the community and help to make churches more sustainable in the future. 

Reverend Martin Cox was the Area Dean in Winwick Deanery from 2024. In 2026 he took on the position of Change Lead for the preparation of the Larger Single Parish.

On 1st February 2026, Winwick Deanery launched the “acting as if” phase for FfM. Please click on the link below, which takes you to our recently launched Winwick Deanery website for the latest update on how we are progressing:

https://winwickdeanery.org.uk/

To find out more about FfM please click on the link below:

https://liverpoolcofe.org/fitformission/

*Info correct as on 24/06/26.

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Get in touch

Reverend Martin Cox; Priest-in-Charge

C/O St. Oswald's Church
Golborne Road
Winwick
Warrington

WA2 8SZ
Revd Martin Cox; Priest-in-Charge
07783 938335
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Joint Celebratory Holy Communion Service for Rev Martin Fuller.

for 1 hour
Christ Church, Croft
Christ Church, Croft, Lady Lane Croft

A special joint service for the churches of Christ Church, Newchurch and St Oswald’s.
Revd Martin Fuller will preside at Holy Communion for the first time at this special service following his ordination as priest. This will be followed by celebration refreshments in the church hall.

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of Winwick: St Oswald is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Liverpool’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO for St. Oswald’s Church, Winwick, Mrs. Karen Brierley,
email; [email protected]

Or contacts at the Diocese of Liverpool:

If you have a safeguarding concern then please contact:
Mick Murphy - Acting Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - email [email protected] or tel 07376431466

Stuart Barton Ainsworth - Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - email [email protected] or tel 07919 112979

Karen Williams - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - email: [email protected]

Lauryn Dobie - Safeguarding Officer for Liverpool Cathedral and Liverpool Diocese - email lauryn.dobie@liverpool or tel 07904418048

****If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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