Blue Christmas (quiet and reflective with a simple lunch afterwards)

for 1 hour
St. Paul's, Macclesfield
Brook Street/Glegg Street Macclesfield, SK11 7AJ, United Kingdom
Do you find all the festivities of the season difficult to navigate? Especially if you are feeling sad or blue for any reason and find it difficult to raise a smile at the moment?
Then a warm welcome awaits you at our informal service in the Parish Centre here at St Paul’s Church.

We will reflect on the Nativity stories in the Bible, offer optional craft activities, alongside prayers and quiet music to help us all to acknowledge our present sadnesses, and to ask God’s blessing on our lives this Christmas and always.

To help us cater for you, please add your name and any dietary needs to the sign-up sheet in church or leave a message on 01625 501773.

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St. Paul's, Macclesfield

Celebrating 180 years! 1844-2024

We are an 'All Age' church committed to 'living, loving, serving and growing together with God.'  

Our Part-time Interim Priest in Charge, Reverend Simon Gowler was licensed to us in December 2024 and we are building relationships with the Parish of Rainow where Simon remains also as part time Vicar. A fresh new opportunity to grow the kingdom of God as we work and share fellowship and worship together. 

Simon will be well supported by our very own Ant & Dec (aka wardens Nick & Matt) Revd Canon Veronica Hydon and Lay Ministers Frances Hiles and Robert Marshall ensuring that the spiritual life at St Paul's is rich and fun.

We will also endeavour to upload a video of the service to our YouTube channel for those unable to worship with us currently. 

We are a family-friendly church and we have an area in church for our younger visitors where they can play and still be part of the service. On weekday evenings our six Uniformed Groups meet in the Parish Centre. Other weekday activities in the Centre include; Chair yoga, Macc Exercise class, Knit & Knatter, Community choir, Pilates, Lunch club, St Paul's Toddler Group and yoga. The Parish Centre is available for hire for regular sessions or one-off parties and events. See our website for full details.  https://www.stpaulsmacc.org

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St. Paul's Church
Glegg Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire

SK11 7AJ
Emma, Parish Administrator
(01625) 501773

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Blue Christmas (quiet and reflective with a simple lunch afterwards)

for 1 hour
St. Paul's, Macclesfield
Brook Street/Glegg Street Macclesfield, SK11 7AJ, United Kingdom

Do you find all the festivities of the season difficult to navigate? Especially if you are feeling sad or blue for any reason and find it difficult to raise a smile at the moment?
Then a warm welcome awaits you at our informal service in the Parish Centre here at St Paul’s Church.

We will reflect on the Nativity stories in the Bible, offer optional craft activities, alongside prayers and quiet music to help us all to acknowledge our present sadnesses, and to ask God’s blessing on our lives this Christmas and always.

To help us cater for you, please add your name and any dietary needs to the sign-up sheet in church or leave a message on 01625 501773.

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of Macclesfield: St Paul 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 Chester’s safeguarding pages [link below] 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 Ann Harris [email protected]
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected]
or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
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."

The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: [email protected]
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

Read more - Chester Diocese Safeguarding

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