Welcome to Our Church Community
Who we are
Welcome to St George’s, Altrincham’s Church of England parish. We are a diverse and welcoming congregation with room for all ages and stages; whether you have been part of church life for many years, are beginning to explore the Christian faith, or are looking to mark Life Events such as Christenings, Weddings, or Funerals.
As we seek to follow Christ in all that we do, we pray that St George’s will be a place of worship, exploration, support, and continued presence for our parish and our town.
NEW! Family Drop In! 🍰
NEW! Family Drop In! 🍰
Family Drop In!
It might sound a little grand, but at the heart of who we are is a simple calling: to serve our parish and wider community with warmth and generosity.
One of the ways we try to live that out is by creating space for people to pause, be refreshed, lighten the load a little, and enjoy the company of others along the way.
That’s why each Tuesday evening we open up our Old School Building for families and children. Tucked just behind the Funeral Directors, it’s a relaxed and welcoming space where you can drop in for games, crafts and refreshments.
There’s no pressure and no need to book — and it is absolutely not just for those who go to church - it is for all faiths and none.
Stay for as long or as little as suits you. We’d love to see you there.
Confirmation 💒
Confirmation 💒
Confirmation
Each year we celebrate the wonderful moment of Confirmation – and we’d love you to be part of it.
Confirmation is a joyful and significant step in the Christian journey. It’s an opportunity to affirm for yourself the promises made at your baptism – whether those promises were made by you as an adult, or by parents and godparents when you were younger.
It’s for people of all ages and stages. Some have grown up in the Church; others have discovered faith more recently. Wherever you find yourself, Confirmation is a chance to say “yes” to God in a personal and meaningful way.
It doesn’t mean you have all the answers, or that your faith is perfect or complete. None of us does. Instead, it’s about taking a step forward – marking a moment in your journey and being prayed for and encouraged as you continue to grow in faith.
If you or your child (usually from Year 6 upwards) would like to explore this next step, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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We take our duty and obligation to safeguard and protect all people seriously, and we have adopted the national Church of England’s robust safeguarding procedures and guidelines.
You can find out more about the national policies and procedures via: Church of England Safeguarding.
We also have a Parish Safeguarding Policy that we renew regularly.
If you would prefer to speak with someone from the Diocese of Chester please contact the Chester Diocesan Safeguarding Team:
Email:safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
Phone: 01928 718834 (option 4)
More information is found at https://www.chesterdiocese.org/safeguarding
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Liv Tattum.
Please contact Liv if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult within the church.
Email: safeguarding@stgeorgesaltrincham.org
Phone: 07740 198557
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
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.
Helplines
Safe Spaces - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Safe Spaces Helpline:
0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00-21:00
Saturdays: 09:00-13:00
Sundays: 13:00-17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse 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)
Local Authority Social Services - more information can be found here
Contact Us
If you have any more questions, or are unsure about anything, please do reach out and contact us.