St. Stephen's Anglican Church - Forest Chapel

St. Stephen's Anglican Church - Forest Chapel Church of England place of worship, originally dating to 1673 set in the stunning Macclesfield Forest. Regular Evensong at 3.00pm every first Sunday.

Interesting architecture and history combined with a rural location high in the hills, make this a perfect place for quiet reflection, weddings, christenings and other events. Very friendly congregation who welcome all and the church is open for visitors all year round. The annual Rushbearing event brings visitors from around the globe, with its symbolic ties. Other events are a weekly prayer grou

p, open to anyone, at 12.30-1.00pm every Wednesday. Evensong at 3.00pm on the first Sunday of the month. A Family Service, Songs Of Praise, Harvest, Carols at Christmas and commemorative services depending on national activity, at regular intervals. Please see the regular updates on this page for further details.

25/06/2022

As Summer Solstice bows out, soon, comes the annual Rushbearing Ceremony at St.Stephen's. The uplifting and renewal of old reeds, from the floors in an ancient church, to receive freshly cut rushes combined with sunflowers.
Usually the first Sunday before August 14th.

28/12/2021

St.Stephen's is a spiritual and pagan place.

18/12/2018

Visit soon!

03/12/2018

Come! All Yee!
Service 3pm Christmas Eve.
All welcome!

25/03/2016

Holy communion this Sunday the 27th at 3pm and full Easter Sunday Service. Bring the Dog, Family and picnic

16/02/2016

The Annual Spring Fair is on 19th March and to be held at Wildboarclough Community Rooms on Hall Lane from 1.30-4.00pm.
Free parking on Hall Lane and admission to the event is£1. This is a fundraising event to help towards church upkeep.
The fair will feature a selection of stalls, home produce and baked cakes with refreshments.
Local art display, raffle and tombola, games and books, flower and bulb arrangements and bric-a-brac will all be for sale.
Contributions on the day and offers of help to man stalls, setting up and packing away afterwards would be appreciated.

01/02/2016

7th February 15.00-16.00 hours. A beautiful tribute to last moon quarter of evensong and prayer. Good company, warm drinks and home made biscuits afterwards.
Feel real in the country.
All welcome! Bikes, boots and all, bring a picnic, well behaved pets welcome.

01/01/2016

It's Evensong. At 3pm Sunday 3rd January. Bring the family, a picnic, get physically out here walking, cycling or painting in our gloriously wonderful church yard. The yard is infinite.

23/12/2015

Join us on Christmas Eve at 3.00 pm for an hour of Carol's and Readings followed by mulled wine and mince pies. A lovely way to start Christmas and you will be made very welcome.

30/10/2015

Sunday 1st November. 3.00pm. The Congregation get to choose the hymns, poems, readings and prayers. Revd. Taffy Davies will be running this very popular event.
Don't be shy, all welcome at this very friendly and charming church, at the top of Macclesfield Forest.

28/10/2015

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24/09/2015

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Charity Lane
Macclesfield
SK110AR

Telephone

01625 572013

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