Contact Us

The Rector: Mark Hart
The Vicarage, Wicker Lane, Guilden Sutton, Chester CH3 7EL
Tel. 01244 300306

Services

All are welcome to attend any services. For details of times see here.

Fellowship Groups

There are a number of groups which meet in homes for fellowship, prayer and Bible study:

in Guilden Sutton:
Monday, fortnightly, 9.30am
Tuesday, weekly, 10.45am
Wednesday, monthly, 1pm
Thursday, fortnightly, 8pm

in Mickle Trafford:
Thursday, weekly, 8pm

Contact for further details.

Pastoral Visits

If you know of someone in hospital who may wish to be visited, or you wish to be visited yourself for whatever reason, then do get in touch. A number of people are visited monthly for holy communion at home.

Newsletter

A newsletter is distributed monthly around many homes in the parishes for £2 per annum. If you wish to be included just send an email letting us know the address of your house.

Music

At St Peter's a choir is formed for the Christmas Carol Service and occasionally at other times. Extra help is always welcome.

The singing at St John's Family Services is led by a music group including piano, brass, violins, clarinets, flutes and recorders. Both children and adults take part and new members are always welcome.

The singing at St Peter's Family Services is led by a small music group (piano, guitar, singer), and new members are always welcome.

Giving

The church is financed through the regular giving of its members. Giving is a part of our worship and an expression of our gratitude to God for his grace to us. Planned giving is encouraged, using boxes of prepared envelopes or standing order, and recovering tax through gift aid where possible.

Electoral Roll

The Electoral Roll is the parish church's register of electors, who are qualified to attend and vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at which elections take place for the Parochial Church Council and for the parish's representatives on the deanery synod.

You are eligible to be entered on the roll at any time if you are baptised, aged 16 or over, a member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with the Church of England) and either you are resident in the parish or you have habitually attended worship at the parish church during the six months prior to enrolment.

Practical Jobs

There are many people (and always room for more) who give their time for all the practical jobs in the life of the churches, such as minor building repairs, building project management, churchyard maintenance, flowers, cleaning, tea & coffee rota, social events, newsletter distribution, music, finances and administration.

Sharing the Ministry

In the church of today "ministry" is no longer the sole preserve of the clergy (if it ever was). Nor is it limited to "recognised ministers" such as lay readers or pastoral workers. The church is a body where each member plays a part, the practical work mentioned above being included in this. One of the most vital parts of the church's ministry is the nurture and instruction of the young, and this is shared by many across the different groups, with roles varying between teaching and planning, and supporting and helping. We value having a team of people ready to read lessons in church, and to lead intercessions, and training may be provided for any interested to help in this way. There is always scope for more people to help with visiting or the development of outreach opportunities. And we should not forget that our attendance and participation in worship and fellowship groups is itself an encouragement and service to others.

For those who sense a call to be training for a recognised ministry, the diocese provides many opportunities which may be explored here.