


COVID 19 Update
Having considered the reduced infection rates and the excellent rollout of the vaccination programme meaning that the majority of those at risk within our church family have received at least their first vaccination, the PCC has decided that we are happy to re-start communal worship.
From Sunday 7th March we will be meeting at Christ Church only, at 11.00am each Sunday, but if we find that the number of people wishing and able to come is larger than expected we will recommence services at St Saviour’s as well.
We are still having to ensure that we can maintain social distancing, so the number of seats available is limited at the moment. We will be operating a ‘booking system’ which can be accessed online (please use the link: https://prayin.io/bie-txg-yzu to book your seat), by email to the office, or by telephoning Dave or Margaret and asking them to complete the booking on your behalf.
Please note that although people who are classed as ‘vulnerable’ for health or age reasons should consider the risks which may be attached to attending a service there is no prohibition on their doing so – it is entirely a personal decision.
In order to comply with the guidelines for safe opening the following will apply:
- We must observe high levels of hygiene before, after and throughout the service - all attending are requested to use hand sanitiser (available at the door) or wash their hand for minimum of 20 seconds prior to entering the church
- We have to take individuals’ details (name, contact telephone number, etc.) each time they attend and retain the information for 21 days after the service. In the case of infection these would have to be passed on to track and trace.
- Due to the new local restrictions you are required to wear a face covering when attending church.
- As far as practicable we will observe a one-way flow for movement inside church.
- We will maintain the 2m social distancing between each household bubble.
- There will be no Sunday School, all children will need to sit with their parents and stay with their parents the whole time they are inside the church (no running around) and parents must accompany them to the bathroom should they need to go and ensure that hygiene standards are maintained.
- There will be no singing.
- There will be no refreshments or chatting after the service.
And of course, anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, has been asked to self-isolate having had contact with someone who has tested positive, or is feeling unwell, should not attend.
Our New YouTube Channel
Our latest sermon will be available
on our YouTube Channel from
10:00am on Sunday morning
Help in the time of Coronavirus.
The Covid-19 pandemic has touched so many areas of our lives. We've found our lifestyles change in numerous ways and it might have thrown up lots of questions and emotions.
We’re putting together a series of short videos to help with some of these issues.
1. Is it ok to feel afraid?
2. Dealing with Stress
3. Dealing with Loneliness
Other Useful Links
Bible App: this gives you tools to seek God’s heart daily;
Online Sunday services:
From Christ Church Fulwood
From Emmanuel (Loughborough)
From St Clements, Openshaw
From St Stephen's, Preston
Daily Prayer Sessions
From St Martin's, Stockport
Useful information from the NHS
Whilst we have the current limitations on what we are able to do we will provide links to useful information on how to cope.
Looking after mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreakGreater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Due to the covid 19 outbreak we are currently closed - we will re-open when it is considered to be safe for all concerned.
We are pleased to announce that Christ church will be open for private prayer.
- Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website.
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
Our Safeguarding Officer is Anne Elliot and she can be contacted at church or by email using our Contact Form.