St Matthew’s Church

St Matthew’s Church

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

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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.

 
Events this Summer

Summer Musical Evening

6.30 pm Friday 4th July 2025

St. Matthew's Church, Stretton

 

Join us for an evening of entertainment & refreshment
Tickets £5 adults / £3 children
Available on door or from:
https://pcc-of-st-matthews-stretton.sumupstore.com/

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Events this Summer

Stretton's Past Unveiled

Landowners, Lives, and the Shadow of Slavery


Thursday 26th June 2025 at 7.30pm

St. Matthew's Church, Stretton

Local historian Clare Olver will divulge more of Stretton’s history

Refreshments available beforehand

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Morning Worship
Sunday 15 June 2025
Live-stream from
St Matthew’s Church
10.45am.


Morning Worship
Sunday 22 June 2025
Live-stream from
St Matthew’s Church
10.45am.


Notices 

Church Notices St Matthew's, Stretton, and St Cross, Appleton Thorn

Welcome to Worship!

Week beginning Sunday 22 June 2025

Welcome to Worship!

Please note that next Sunday (29 June) is the fifth Sunday of the month.
That means we have a United Service. This will be a service of Holy Communion at St Matthew's at 10.45AM. There are no services at St Cross next Sunday.

The Singing Kettle

Join us in the Church Hall, Stretton Road, at 2PM on Thursday 26 June for a chat over a cuppa and a bit of a singsong.
All welcome!

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Open Church

Community Coffee Morning

All Welcome
Every Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am

FREE REFRESHMENTS

 
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Events & Services 

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A Safer Church

Safeguarding

At St Matthew's we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Maddy Murdoch

Email: safeguarding@stmatthewschurchstretton.org.uk

Phone: 07549028727

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 643442

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency

 If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).

  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).

  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).

  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)