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Some things are meant to be shared:
come and experience Christmas together
#ExperienceTogether
Back in September 2022, the queues to pay respects to the late Queen reached 25 hours.
There were many reasons why people joined the queue, but one thing united them
– in the words of a famous footballer, it was something that was “meant to be shared”.
Christmas is one of those times that is meant to be shared:
So do come along, be part of it and share the experience with others.
Sat. 30th Nov 1-5 pm
Christmas Fayre
Church
Partnering with Altrincham CE Primary School we are delighted that once again we are holding a Christmas Fayre!
We were bowled over with how many people came last year, and the ambience of a decorated church alongside live music made it a day to remember!
SO come along to this wonderful community event, with stalls, games, Santa’s grotto, crafts and live singing: with all of that, it’s exactly what is needed to put you into the Christmas mood!
Sunday 1st December 9.30am
Toy Donation Service
Church
‘Freely you have received; freely give’ Matthew 10:8
A wonderful way to start the Christmas Season on the right foot!
It’s wonderful every year to see our children getting excited about their Christmas gifts and what Santa might be bringing them. Many have been planning their letters to Santa for months!
However, we also know the importance of giving as well as receiving, and we invite you to be part of our Toy Donation Service where we partner with The Hope Centre to collect gifts for children who might not otherwise receive any this year.
Please bring new, unwrapped gifts for children aged 0-18.
Saturday 14th December, 12.30-3.30 pm
with parade and carol singing 3.30-4 pm
Nativity Journey
@Altrincham Town Centre, in partnership with Altrincham BID
We are absolutely thrilled to join with Altrincham BID as we explore the Nativity Story in the heart of Altrincham Town Centre!
Come and meet the Nativity characters from the Garrick Theatre (and the real life donkey!),
complete the trail to receive a reward, and, at the end,
join us as we parade down to a final play complete with community carols!
A wonderful way to spend afternoon and get some Christmas Shopping done too!
Sunday 15th December, 4pm
Pop-Up Nativity
Church
Put on your favourite costume, or come as you are, and help create a Nativity Scene (complete with a real life donkey!).
With all your favourite Children’s Carols, the church decorated with trees and candles, this is a perfect way to create those wonderful memorable moments that will last a lifetime!
Sunday 15th December, 5.30pm
Children’s Christmas Party
Parish Centre
**Booking Essential**
Saturday 21st December, 7 pm
Carols by Candlelight
Church
We’re delighted to announce that we will be accompanied by
Sale Brass Band,
Soloist Edward Moorhouse on the Trumpet,
& Russell Medley on the Organ.
A Church bedecked with candles and filled with all your favourite carols and readings, accompanied by a talented Brass band and soloists: this traditional, candlelit, beautiful service, ending with mince pies and mulled wine, is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood.
Sunday 22nd December, 4.30 pm
Carols in the Park!
John Leigh Park
Partnering with Altrincham Baptist Church and John Leigh Park, we are delighted to be involved once again in this year’s Carols in the Park!
Taking place in the outdoor darkness of the park, this is an opportunity to gather together as we sing some popular carols in this beautiful setting.
Wrap up warm, pick up a torch and be part of this family tradition!
Tuesday 24th December, 2 & 4pm
Christingle
Church
What better way to mark the special night that is Christmas Eve than with a Christingle? And we were so busy last year, that this year we have not one, but TWO Christingle services!
Come along to enjoy all your favourite carols in a church full of candlelight. These services really will build happy memories for life for all the family.
Tuesday 24th December, 11.30 pm
Midnight Mass
Church
This traditional service is definitely one that needs to be experienced together, as we usher in Christmas Day on this most sacred of nights.
In a world that has felt ever-changing, do be part of this iconic service in which we gather to worship the birth of Jesus Christ; the one event that changed the world, and humanity, for good.
Wednesday 25th December, 10 am
Christmas Day Celebration
Church
Come and be part of our Christmas Day Family Service as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God: with us then, now and for all eternity. This is a service for all the family to enjoy, so come and be part of it and start your Christmas day celebrations in style!
December 2024
Advent Trail
John Leigh Park
In partnership with Altrincham Baptist Church, the much-loved Advent Trail at John Leigh Park returns again for 2024!
Explore the different stations of the Christmas story – a great way to entertain children and get some iconic pictures along the way too!
Don’t forget to wrap up warm and if you’re coming later on in the afternoon, bring a torch too!
If you want to know the answers to the Alty Advent Trail Quiz, head here!
December 2024
Reverse Advent Calendar
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Have you heard of a Reverse Advent Calendar?
This is becoming a well-established tradition at St George’s. The idea is to concentrate on giving rather than receiving. The reverse advent calendar allows you to donate items of food for each day of advent. It can be festive or everyday (non-perishable) food. Then, on some point before Sunday 22nd, bring your bag to church or drop it off at the Parish Centre; we will take them to the Hope Centre Foodbank for those that need help this Christmastide.
#MakeADifference #FollowTheStar #Christmas #Community #Altrincham
December 2024
Blue Christmas Tree
Church
Within all the excitement and anticipation of Christmas, we are also deeply aware that Christmas can be a really difficult time – especially if you are missing someone you loved.
With this in mind we have in the church our ‘Blue Christmas Tree’ – a tree lit up with blue lights where you can add the names of those who you wish to remember. You can also add a prayer to it if something is feeling just a bit much at the moment.
It’s available during school hours and in all our services right up to the New Year.
#ChristmasBlues #christmas2022 #Memories #Remembering #Loss #Grief #NewNormal
December 2024
Festival Choir
Church
We’ve been delighted to restart our choir, and cannot wait for some stunning anthems to be sung!
We’re also really conscious that not everyone can make regular rehearsals on a Sunday, but that there is something thrilling about singing traditional carols in a candlelit church. So, as with last year, we’re looking to swell our ranks by opening up the invitation to anyone who wants to be part of the choir for our Candlelit carols to come and join us for rehearsal on the 1st, 8th & 15th December , before going live on the 22nd! Do make as many rehearsals as you can; the key one is Sunday 15th.
Head into church and follow the noise!
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We Gather Every Sunday
Sundays 8-8.30am
Sundays 9.30-10.30am
Plan Your Visit
You can find us at St George’s Church, Church Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester. WA14 4DB. Parking is available both in front of church, in the car park in front of the Parish Centre and (outside of school hours) also with our neighbouring school, Altrincham CE Primary School just off Townfield Road, WA14 4DS.
Special Needs?
We know it can be daunting going to a new place if you or someone you know or are responsible for, have special needs. We are committed to making our church as inclusive as possible, so please do get in touch to discuss how we might enable St George’s to be a place for you.
First time?
Many of the traditional services in Advent (a word that describes the run-up to Christmas) have been formed over centuries and enable us to connect with people who have gone before us. But they also speak into our present and give us hope and sustenance for the future, even if sometimes the language might be a bit different from what we are used to.
We also hold some contemporary services; these may use words more familiar to us, yet they still take us back to an event that has changed the course of history, and the lives of many, many people.
If this is your first time in church, don’t worry if you’re not sure what to do, when to stand etc – you are welcome even if you just sit and take it all in! Most importantly, do feel very welcome at the end to ask questions regarding the symbolism, words and actions of each service.
Address
St George’s Parish Church Church Street Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 4DB
0161 941 4037