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Cross Street Chapel is a religious community that encourages the individual’s exploration of their spiritual selves and helps them to find meaning in their lives. We do not expect everyone to think alike, but do encourage people to be respectful and open to each other’s experiences. Our services include words, music and silence. The congregation is invited to participate with singing, and are often given an opportunity to say a word or two about their week (if they wish – it is neither compulsory nor restricted!) We draw upon many faiths as we celebrate life together. All are welcomed here, no matter one’s age, race, sexuality, or gender identity. We hope to see you here!

Cross Street Chapel is a religious community that encourages the individual’s exploration of their spiritual selves and helps them to find meaning in their lives. We do not expect everyone to think alike, but do encourage people to be respectful and open to each other’s experiences. Our services include words, music and silence. The congregation is invited to participate with singing, and are often given an opportunity to say a word or two about their week (if they wish – it is neither compulsory nor restricted!) We draw upon many faiths as we celebrate life together. All are welcomed here, no matter one’s age, race, sexuality, or gender identity. We hope to see you here!

Join us at Monton Unitarian Church for our weekly service!

Our worship services are celebrations and explorations of all aspects of life including the wider community. Our services generally consist of a sermon, music, hymn-singing, readings, prayer and meditation, although there is no set liturgy. We try to be welcoming and friendly, allowing anyone who wishes to join us and take part in the life of the Church. Our services aim to be simple but meaningful.

All visitors and enquirers are made most welcome and are invited to join us for coffee and a chat after the service.  Special services take place regularly throughout the year.

Knutsford Sunday Service at Brook Street Chapel

Following the COVID-19 lockdown we will be aiming to gradually resume our normal services. We are beginning this process by starting with our Sunday Service. We will be implementing a social distancing policy and restricting numbers in order to help protect our chapel members; ensuring both their safety and the safety of their families. We aim to resume our other services and activities when appropriate. For further information please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 

Sunday Services: All Welcome!

Sunday services begin at 11.00a.m. each week.
We welcome visitors and anyone who is looking for a place to worship.

The service usually finishes at 12.00 noon

Services at the chapel are on the first and third Sundays of the month at 2.15 pm.

• 1st August – Graeme Pilbrough from Padiham Chapel
• 15th August – Chrissie Wilkie from Dean Row Chapel
• 5th September – Vince McCully from Rivington Chapel
• 19th September – Rev Shammy Webster from Stand Chapel
• 3rd October – Rev Danny Crosby from Altrincham and Urmston Unitarians
• 17th October – Hannah Stevenson from Southport Unitarians Harvest Festival
• 7th November – Vince McCully from Rivington Chapel

Although it is not restricted by dogma, our worship can be viewed as a celebration of our deepest values. We see our religious beliefs as relevant to all aspects of life including the wider community.

We have a Lay Person in Charge, Vince McCully, who looks after the pastoral needs of the congregation. Vince usually takes six services during the year.

Our other Sunday services are conducted by a visiting minister or lay preacher. They usually consist of an address or reflection, prayer and meditation, music, hymn-singing,and occasional dramatic presentations. Our readings are from the Bible but also from relevant material from other faiths.

We enjoy a wide variety of perspectives from visiting speakers who may sometimes include Presbyterian, United Reform and Church of England ministers.

All visitors and enquirers are made most welcome and are invited to join us for tea and a chat after special services such as anniversaries and festivals

If you’ve never been to a Unitarian service – or indeed any sort of church service – it can be daunting to attend one for the first time. The following may help as a useful guide if you don’t know what to expect on your first visit to Norcliffe.

• Day and time: Our services take place at 3pm each Sunday afternoon. Service usually last around 30 minutes. At Christmas and on Easter Sunday the times will vary, but these will be publicised well in advance.
• Parking: We are located in the heart of Styal village. If you use the postcode SK9 4JE in your satnav this will get you to the National Trust car park, where you can park for free during services. Don’t worry about the sign saying the car park closes at 6pm – it remains open until after the service on Sundays by special arrangement.
• Dress: Don’t feel you need to wear your Sunday best (unless you want to!). Dress to chapel is generally fairly casual. Jeans and a jumper is perfectly ok.
• Minister: Our regular minister is Rev Alex Bradley, has now retired. We will have the following, standing in for the next few months:

• Format: Services will usually start with some opening words and the lighting of the chalice candle, a symbol of our Unitarian faith. There will be a number of readings from the bible and from other sources, prayers and time for silent reflection. The minister will deliver a sermon that is usually around 10 to 15 minutes long, and the offertory (collection) will be taken to help fund the running of the chapel. There will usually be four hymns during the service, and some closing words at the end. There is no need to worry about when to sit or stand, as the person leading the service will clearly indicate what is appropriate and when.
• Tea and coffee: We serve tea and coffee after the service during which time there is the chance to have a chat with other members of the congregation. It’s great if you can join us, but don’t feel you have to if you need to get home.
• Children: Children are welcome all services and there are toy bags for quiet play.

Cross Street Chapel is a religious community that encourages the individual’s exploration of their spiritual selves and helps them to find meaning in their lives. We do not expect everyone to think alike, but do encourage people to be respectful and open to each other’s experiences. Our services include words, music and silence. The congregation is invited to participate with singing, and are often given an opportunity to say a word or two about their week (if they wish – it is neither compulsory nor restricted!) We draw upon many faiths as we celebrate life together. All are welcomed here, no matter one’s age, race, sexuality, or gender identity. We hope to see you here!

Cross Street Chapel is a religious community that encourages the individual’s exploration of their spiritual selves and helps them to find meaning in their lives. We do not expect everyone to think alike, but do encourage people to be respectful and open to each other’s experiences. Our services include words, music and silence. The congregation is invited to participate with singing, and are often given an opportunity to say a word or two about their week (if they wish – it is neither compulsory nor restricted!) We draw upon many faiths as we celebrate life together. All are welcomed here, no matter one’s age, race, sexuality, or gender identity. We hope to see you here!

Join us at Monton Unitarian Church for our weekly service!

Our worship services are celebrations and explorations of all aspects of life including the wider community. Our services generally consist of a sermon, music, hymn-singing, readings, prayer and meditation, although there is no set liturgy. We try to be welcoming and friendly, allowing anyone who wishes to join us and take part in the life of the Church. Our services aim to be simple but meaningful.

All visitors and enquirers are made most welcome and are invited to join us for coffee and a chat after the service.  Special services take place regularly throughout the year.

Knutsford Sunday Service at Brook Street Chapel

Following the COVID-19 lockdown we will be aiming to gradually resume our normal services. We are beginning this process by starting with our Sunday Service. We will be implementing a social distancing policy and restricting numbers in order to help protect our chapel members; ensuring both their safety and the safety of their families. We aim to resume our other services and activities when appropriate. For further information please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 

Sunday Services: All Welcome!

Sunday services begin at 11.00a.m. each week.
We welcome visitors and anyone who is looking for a place to worship.

The service usually finishes at 12.00 noon

If you’ve never been to a Unitarian service – or indeed any sort of church service – it can be daunting to attend one for the first time. The following may help as a useful guide if you don’t know what to expect on your first visit to Norcliffe.

• Day and time: Our services take place at 3pm each Sunday afternoon. Service usually last around 30 minutes. At Christmas and on Easter Sunday the times will vary, but these will be publicised well in advance.
• Parking: We are located in the heart of Styal village. If you use the postcode SK9 4JE in your satnav this will get you to the National Trust car park, where you can park for free during services. Don’t worry about the sign saying the car park closes at 6pm – it remains open until after the service on Sundays by special arrangement.
• Dress: Don’t feel you need to wear your Sunday best (unless you want to!). Dress to chapel is generally fairly casual. Jeans and a jumper is perfectly ok.
• Minister: Our regular minister is Rev Alex Bradley, has now retired. We will have the following, standing in for the next few months:

• Format: Services will usually start with some opening words and the lighting of the chalice candle, a symbol of our Unitarian faith. There will be a number of readings from the bible and from other sources, prayers and time for silent reflection. The minister will deliver a sermon that is usually around 10 to 15 minutes long, and the offertory (collection) will be taken to help fund the running of the chapel. There will usually be four hymns during the service, and some closing words at the end. There is no need to worry about when to sit or stand, as the person leading the service will clearly indicate what is appropriate and when.
• Tea and coffee: We serve tea and coffee after the service during which time there is the chance to have a chat with other members of the congregation. It’s great if you can join us, but don’t feel you have to if you need to get home.
• Children: Children are welcome all services and there are toy bags for quiet play.

Cross Street Chapel is a religious community that encourages the individual’s exploration of their spiritual selves and helps them to find meaning in their lives. We do not expect everyone to think alike, but do encourage people to be respectful and open to each other’s experiences. Our services include words, music and silence. The congregation is invited to participate with singing, and are often given an opportunity to say a word or two about their week (if they wish – it is neither compulsory nor restricted!) We draw upon many faiths as we celebrate life together. All are welcomed here, no matter one’s age, race, sexuality, or gender identity. We hope to see you here!

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