Our vision is to be a welcoming, Christ-centred church, where everyone is valued and nurtured, actively sharing the joy of Christ in our Communities
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Covid-19: Funerals, Baptisms, Weddings and buildings - click for more information - Updated 30 April 2020
- Public Worship was suspended from 17 March 2020 and until further notice
- Funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only immediate family members can attend (if the crematorium allows) – that is, spouse or partner, parents and children, keeping their distance in the prescribed way.
- Weddings. Sadly, there can be no weddings in church buildings until further notice.
- Baptisms are not permitted in church until further notice. Emergency baptisms can take place in a hospital or at home, though subject to strict hygiene precautions and physical distancing as far as this is possible.
- St Mary's, St Luke's and the Church Hall are closed to any public access
At the moment our churches are closed as we Stay Home, Save Lives and Protect the NHS.
During this time we've been streaming Services on Facebook & YouTube click the links to watch.
We are live each Sunday from 10:30am on Facebook & YouTube
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The Church is still open, as in the people, and we are doing all we can to keep the ministry alive and well. We rely upon giving and donations to provide care and support to everyone in this community. Now more than ever, please consider giving generously to support our mission and ministry. To make a donation to St Mary's & St Luke's, or to give your regular giving which you normally put on the plate in church, please click the Donate Button to pay securely via Give a Little & SumUp with any Debit or Credit Card. To find our more about giving please click on the Giving button. Thank You!
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SAFEGUARDING
St Mary’s & St Luke’s takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about our Safeguarding procedures here.
Church of England Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2)
All parishes are required to participate in a Past Cases Review, commissioned by the Church of England. PCR2, as it is known nationally, is part of the Church's ongoing scrutiny of its handling of past and current safeguarding cases. An Independent Reviewer will be looking at files relating to church officers in this parish, both lay and ordained, past and present.
Individuals who wish to make representations to the PCR2 process, or who need to come forward with information or make any disclosures, are encouraged to make direct contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (pauline.butterfield@chester.anglican.org or call 07703800031) . However, recognising that this may not feel safe for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the Church, a dedicated telephone helpline - 0800 80 20 20 - operated independently from the Church, by the NSPCC, has been set up.
Individuals who wish to make representations to the PCR2 process, or who need to come forward with information or make any disclosures, are encouraged to make direct contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (pauline.butterfield@chester.anglican.org or call 07703800031) . However, recognising that this may not feel safe for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the Church, a dedicated telephone helpline - 0800 80 20 20 - operated independently from the Church, by the NSPCC, has been set up.