St John the Baptist, Heaton Mersey

St John the Baptist, Heaton Mersey A welcoming and informal Christian church, St. John's is the Anglican (Church of England ) parish church of Heaton Mersey. St.

John's is the Anglican (Church of England) parish church of Heaton Mersey, right on the southern border of the Manchester Diocese, and actually part of Stockport. The parish was once a small village which got swallowed up in the urban sprawl of the last century, and sits on the bank of the river Mersey which is here a pleasant little minnow reach with fish and kingfishers. The church is a big Vict

orian building which is in the throes of continual repair, as and when money becomes available. In fact, it's recently been decorated, following extensive ceiling repairs, and is now rather cool in colour. It's quite nice to look at from outside, set back from the A5145 in its own little circular road, with its own little circular churchyard, and an immense and intimidating lych-gate, which looks like some defensive fortification. More importantly, it houses a friendly and welcoming Christian congregation, which strives to become a Christian community. The feel of the worship is fairly easy-going, and pretty much standard Anglican liturgy. We're sort of low-of-middle in churchmanship, or maybe liberal(ish) evangelical. (If that's gobbledy-gook to you, don't worry; basically it means that our worship and preaching is none too formal, but we're pretty orthodox in our understanding of the Christian faith.) Our main focus is the Sunday worship, into which we try to put a fair bit of effort, but that may not show in the actual performance! Like all churches, in our own way, we aim to enable Christians to grow in faith, to encourage others to join us in meeting with God as he comes to us in Jesus Christ, and to cope with being basically human - seeking God's help with the many areas where we fall short, and praising him for the bits where he helps us get it right. The congregation is weighted towards those over 50, but with a fair (and increasing) number of families with young children. Children are welcome at our services, and we have a special toddlers and babies area which is part of the main worship space. Older children tend to head for the Sunday Club for much of the service, but join in near the end. Most of our regular children are communicants, and sharing together in the Eucharist is important for most of our families, as well as for the church as a whole.

23/05/2017
Join the global wave of prayer 25th May - 4th June The church will be open for prayer, reflection and quiet on these day...
04/05/2017

Join the global wave of prayer 25th May - 4th June The church will be open for prayer, reflection and quiet on these days between 10.00 and 14.00 Monday - Friday and 10.30 - 12.30 on Saturday. Please make use of this time, and the prayer events listed.
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Sunday Services8am and at 10.45 Holy Communion2.30pm Persian Christian Fellowship6.30pm Evening prayerWednesday ServiceH...
12/03/2017

Sunday Services

8am and at 10.45 Holy Communion
2.30pm Persian Christian Fellowship
6.30pm Evening prayer

Wednesday Service
Holy Communion 10.00am

Sunday December 18th Sunday Club Carol ServiceCarols for our younger members - with dressing up !
04/12/2016

Sunday December 18th Sunday Club Carol Service

Carols for our younger members - with dressing up !

Tuesday 20th December 10.30am Crib Service Praise Tots ( under fives)Join us for the story of the first Christmas, with...
04/12/2016

Tuesday 20th December

10.30am Crib Service Praise Tots ( under fives)

Join us for the story of the first Christmas, with Carols, Christmas songs, mince pies and lots of fun.

info from Janette Tel 336 3667

Saturday 24th December 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Service
04/12/2016

Saturday 24th December

11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Service

Sunday 25th December CHRISTMAS DAY8am and 10.45am Holy Communion 2.30pm Persian Christian FellowshipHoly Communion6.30pm...
04/12/2016

Sunday 25th December CHRISTMAS DAY

8am and 10.45am Holy Communion

2.30pm Persian Christian Fellowship
Holy Communion

6.30pm Evening Prayer
a Quiet break from TV and indigestion

04/12/2016

Wednesday 28th December

10.00am Holy Communion

Thursday 10th November 10.30am - 2.30pm Essensial Pastoral Care Course This short course explores care ministry to those...
08/11/2016

Thursday 10th November

10.30am - 2.30pm Essensial Pastoral Care Course

This short course explores care ministry to those who need care in our own community and our own church fellowship. All are welcome from the Heatons area, and if you have your own experience in this do come and share.
A two day course, to book a place contact Rev Janette Young tel 07923 406735

08/11/2016

Friday November 11th

4.00pm Persian Church

Saturday November 12th 10.30am - 12.30pm Open Church
08/11/2016

Saturday November 12th

10.30am - 12.30pm Open Church

Sunday November 13th Rememberance Sunday8.00am and 10.45am Holy Communion 2.30pm Persian Christian FellowshipHoly Commun...
08/11/2016

Sunday November 13th Rememberance Sunday

8.00am and 10.45am Holy Communion

2.30pm Persian Christian Fellowship
Holy Communion

6.30pm Evening Communion Service

Address

St. John's Road
Stockport
SK43BR

Telephone

+441614421932

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