'A friendly congregation in a Grade 2* heritage building, relaxed and conversational catholic in worship tradition, increasingly engaged with community transformation through the projects such as the Chatty Church Cafe, Norris Green Fingers and the youth discos.' This was how St Christopher's described itself in the first decade (or so) of the 21st century, however over the last ten years, this life and outreach has been reducing.

St Christopher's have had a declining congregation for many years, with a small and faithful group of local people continuing the work of mission and ministry in Norris Green. The impact of the Pandemic was to see further decline in the number of people engaged in the life of St Christopher's.  On top of dwindling numbers, the heating system at St Christopher's was condemned (Spring 2022) and faced with rocketing utility bills for electric back up heaters or no heat, the congregation started to meet with The Good Shepherd congregation in their warmer buildings on Lower House Lane, hoping this would enable them to be stronger together in mission, ministry and worship.

St Christopher's continue to meet with The Good Shepherd for worship each Sunday at 11am.  St Christopher's is currently open every Tuesday for Foodbank and the Garden of Remembrance is open (padlock code available on request - locked to protect from vandalism). 

There's more detail about this decision and subsequent actions, in the 'about us' section.