Parish Communion at Marton Church

Occurring
In January, February, March, June, August, September, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

Central to worship in our church is the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, also called the Holy Communion, or the Lord's Supper. In this offering of prayer and praise, the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are remembered and celebrated. Children are particularly welcome at this service.

Coffee and Company

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Eaton Parish Hall
Address
Macclesfield Road, Eaton, Congleton ///logo.scorching.dollar, CW12 2NH, United Kingdom

You are welcome to come and join us for coffee and company on the second Wednesday of each month in the Parish Hall.
There will be hot drinks, cakes, biscuits and chat in warm surroundings.
Free of charge.

Morning Prayer at Marton Church

Occurring
In January, March, April, June, August, September, October, November. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

This is a service of prayers, thanksgiving and hymn-singing. It will sometimes be led by members of the congregation.

Plough Service with breakfast at Marton Church

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

This is the first of our agriculture-themed services of the year when we will ask for God's blessing of the land. Children are particularly welcome at this service.
After the service, breakfast will be served.

Easter Sunday Communion at Marton Church

Occurring
Sunday 20 April 2025, Sunday 05 April 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed. Christians believe that, through his resurrection, Jesus overcame death and sin. This offers people the promise of eternal life if they follow his teachings.
You are invited to come to this joyous communion service on Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus rising from death to move among us again.

Morning Prayer at Marton Church

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

This is a service of prayers, thanksgiving and hymn-singing. It will sometimes be led by members of the congregation.

Morning Prayer with Beating the Bounds

Occurring
Sunday 17 May 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

Starting at the church at 11:15am, there will be a community walk around the village, stopping at a number of places for prayers of thanksgiving. Back at the church, there will be coffee and cake offered. All walkers, two-legged or four-legged, are welcome to join us. Bring a walking stick to join in the beating!

Parish Communion at Lammastide

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

Today we celebrate the first fruits of the harvest. Communion will be taken with a freshly-baked loaf of bread which represents the first of the gathered-in grains. It is combined with the Rose Queen and Oak King ceremonially returning the Oak Sword and Oak Sceptre to church as their final official act, although they will visit a few other fetes before the Marton Wakes.
After the service, we will serve a soup and sandwich lunch.
We look forward to welcoming you there.

Fete service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

The service where we will give thanks for the Marton Wakes Fete, a traditional fete held on the penultimate Saturday in July every year, and which has been running for at least 125 years.

All Souls Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James & St Paul, Marton
Address
Congleton Road Marton Macclesfield, SK11 9HF, United Kingdom

At this evening's service, you are invited to come and remember those of your loved ones who have died. Everyone will be invited to light a candle in remembrance.