St Matthew’s Church

St Matthew’s Church

Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NT
Vicar: Revd Alan Jewell
logo

Sharing the love of Jesus with all through friendship, prayer & service

Church Of England
St Matthew's Church

Welcome to St Matthew's Church, Stretton!

church logo

Our church building is on Stretton Road, just opposite the Park Royal Hotel.  We are part of the Church of England Diocese of Chester and our parish covers Stretton and parts of Appleton. We are linked to St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, just down the road.
Sunday services are usually held at 10.45 AM (These times vary occasionally, so please check weekly notices or contact us to check.) We also have a midweek communion service on Thursdays at 10.30 AM.  If you want to call in to have a look at the church, the best time is usually on a Wednesday morning when we are open for coffee ∼ Community Coffee Morning.
On Friday afternoons, we hold our Praise & Play service.  This is aimed at children not yet at school and their parents and other carers. You can expect singing, a bible story, craft activities and a drink and a snack.
We have a church school, Stretton St Matthew's Church of England Primary.  The school holds services in church each half-term and the church provides a weekly assembly.  For details of admissions, please see the school’s website.

St Matthew's Church

Welcome to St Matthew's Church, Stretton!

Our church building is on Stretton Road, just opposite the Park Royal Hotel.  We are part of the Church of England Diocese of Chester and our parish covers Stretton and parts of Appleton. We are linked to St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, just down the road.
Sunday services are usually held at 10.45 AM (These times vary occasionally, so please check weekly notices or contact us to check.) We also have a midweek communion service on Thursdays at 10.30 AM.  If you want to call in to have a look at the church, the best time is usually on a Wednesday morning when we are open for coffee ∼ Community Coffee Morning.
On Friday afternoons, we hold our Praise & Play service.  This is aimed at children not yet at school and their parents and other carers. You can expect singing, a bible story, craft activities and a drink and a snack.
We have a church school, Stretton St Matthew's Church of England Primary.  The school holds services in church each half-term and the church provides a weekly assembly.  For details of admissions, please see the school’s website.

Morning Worship
Sunday 15 September 2024
Live-stream from
St Matthew’s Church
10.45am.

Youtube direct link 
https://youtube.com/live/2HJTPtDgVJ4?feature=share

Notices 

Church Notices

Holy Cross Day / St Matthew’s Day

Week beginning Sunday 15 September 2024

September sees both of our churches marking their patronal festivals.

14 September is Holy Cross Day – recalling the supposed finding of the ‘True Cross’ on which Christ was crucified. It was discovered by Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine. Fragments of the ‘True Cross’ became highly desirable relics, but proving their authenticity is a difficult matter.

21 September is St Matthew's Day. Matthew the tax collector is named in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and is traditionally held to be the author of the gospel that bears his name.

Continue Reading...
church logo

Church Notices

Week beginning Sunday 15 September 2024
View in your browser
Posted 1 week ago
Open Church

Community Coffee Morning

All Welcome
Every Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am

FREE REFRESHMENTS

 
Posted 10 months ago

God gave Manna to the Israelites while they were in the desert. What does the word "Manna" mean?
(click for the answer)

Events & Services 

Church    Online 

Sun 22 Sep 2024  

Holy Communion 8:00am  Morning Worship 10:45am   

Thu 26 Sep 2024  

Holy Communion 10:30am 

Thu 3 Oct 2024  

Holy Communion 10:30am  Church Fellowship 2:00pm  - 3:00pm