We will continue to challenge the church where it continues to discriminate against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality. We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.Check out our entry on the Inclusive Church website here
Inflation is on the rampage, prices are rising at an alarming rate and now, more than ever, we need to be thinking of people who need help. With this in mind, during the 11am Family Service (usually on the second Sunday of every month), items of food, toiletries etc will be received, blessed and then delivered to the local food bank.If you would like to donate but cannot be at the 11 am service please leave your contribution in the porch.
Everyone is most welcome and we teach you the notes, so you don’t have to be a brilliant sight-reader. Rehearsals are on Friday evenings in church, 7.00 to 8.00, and are relaxed and enjoyable – we hope! Our robed choir sings two services a month at 6.30 and a less formal group lead morning worship at 11.00. Some singers, who can only attend occasionally, just come to rehearsals for significant services, such as Christmas or Easter. Also, we have a special choir service on Sunday, 10 September at 6.30. Singers are invited to join us for a Tudor ‘Come and Sing’ Evensong, with an afternoon rehearsal from 2.30 to 5.30. Please contact our director of music, Sally Drage, for more information: email music@astburychurch.org.uk or text 07977 903561
A memorable service on 14th June 2023 when Bishop Sam licensed our good friend Steph to minister at St Mary's, Astbury and St John's, Smallwood. All followed in the best Astbury tradition by coffee and lashings of cake!Looking forward to Steph's first service on Sunday 18th June at 11am.