FIND THEM ON THE MAP OF THE AREA
Please look at individual websites for times of regular worship services or contact the appropriate minister. The details below are of the children’s and social activities
METHODIST CHURCHES: MARPLE and THE RIDGE
Contact for both: Rev Jude Laycock 0161 427 2509 judith.laycock@methodist.org.uk
Marple Methodist Church http://www.marplemethodistchurch.org.uk/ The 3rd Sunday each month, 10.30 am, Seedlings children’s group. The Seed cafe is open every Thursday 10 am – 1 pm and Friday 2 – 5.30 pm. Every fortnight on a Thursday afternoon 2-4 pm, Lydia’s place, come and bring craft, learn something new, or just come and chat.
The Ridge Methodist Church https://marple.website/community/churches-and-religious-groups/ridge-methodist-church.html Every 2nd Sunday at 9.30am, Little fishes children’s group. Community book swap, open all the time, come and sit and relax, swap a book and enjoy the view
MARPLE QUAKER MEETING every Sunday at 10.30 am in Marple Methodist church. You can also join online.
www.eastcheshirequakers.org.uk/marple/main
contact 0161 339 6740
email: marplequakers@gmail.com
UNITED REFORMED CHURCHES MARPLE AND MARPLE BRIDGE
Members of The United Reformed Church in East Cheshire and the Derbyshire Borders https://ecdbmp.wordpress.com/
contacts: Rev Alison Termie atermie@yahoo.com Rev Jonnie Hill jonnie.hill@nwsynod.org.uk
MARPLE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Strictly Come Craft (our name for Messy Church). It is for children and their families. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) We meet about once a month on a Saturday from 4-6 pm ending with a meal. The next one is on Saturday 29th June. Each session is based on a Bible story or theme. Join us for Craft activities, Games, Worship, Drama, Food. Future dates for 2024 are: 29th June, 21st September, 19th October, 16th November and 14th December NB There will be no SCC in July or August For more details contact: Jenny 0161 427 9456
Strictly Come Together Wednesday Mornings at Marple URC 10.30 – 12.00 All are welcome for tea/coffee and a talk or activity
MARPLE BRIDGE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH A Carers and Tots group called Monday Makers meets at the church every Monday morning (excluding Bank Holidays) during Stockport Primary Schools term times from 9.15-10.45 am. It is £2 per family per week which includes a hot drink for the carer. They have to bring drink and snacks for the children. Parents/ carers are responsible for the care of their own children during the sessions and 3 volunteers from the church are there to make drinks , chat and organise the putting out and putting away of the toys, and also lead a very short singing session prior to finishing the session. Parents/ carers and children are encouraged to help with putting away of the toys at around 10.30am. If children are brought to the session in a buggy, the back entrance is easier for buggy access and buggies are stored in the spare room behind the kitchen during the session.
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH MARPLE BRIDGE https://stmarysmarplebridge.org.uk/ The Presbytery: 0161 427 2408 Email: mailto:stmarys.marplebridge@dioceseofnottingham.uk
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH MARPLE http://www.holyspiritmarple.com/ The Presbytery: 0161 427 4922
The Children’s Liturgy takes place during the 9 am Mass on Sunday mornings . The aim is to help the children understand the ‘Liturgy of the Word’, and enjoy coming to church! The children go out during the first part of the service for their own readings and activities. The Gospel is read in an adapted, simplified form and the children then have time to discuss the meaning of God’s word to them, then they work on activities aimed at helping them to understand the reading.
The Children’s Liturgy is aimed at a wide age range of children and we do our best to find activities at a suitable level. We aim to cater for three to ten year olds, although after making their First Holy Communion some children decide to stay in Church. Babies / younger children are welcome to attend with an adult. Older children, who have made their First Holy Communion, can help with the readings during the main service. Contact Louise Perry 07751 359358 lep.marple@gmail.com
ALL SAINTS’ MARPLE and ST PAUL’S STRINES CHURCH OF ENGLAND
https://allsaintsmarple.co.uk
https://allsaintsmarple.co.uk/st-pauls-strines
contact for both churches 0161 427 2378 office@allsaintsmarple.co.uk
ALL SAINTS You are welcome to register at the door to attend any group. Kids’ Church Sunday 10.15–11.30am 0-11yr olds (Bowyer Hall, during Church service, SK6 7LD) Weekdays – Playgroups for parents, grandparents and carers to bring their children to play, chat and support each other:
Tuesday 9.45–11.30am (term time only) Playtime 0-4yrs attend with their carers (CONNECT Building, Queen St. Marple, SK6 6BQ ) –
Wednesday 1.15–3.00pm (term time only) Playaway 0-4yrs with carer (in the Bowyer Hall behind Church).
Friday 10–11.30am (term time only) Little Ark 0-4 yrs with carer (in the Lounge at the front of Church)
Welcome to AllYouth!
If you’re aged 11–18 this is the place for you. In our different groups and events we explore what it means to have faith (God stuff) and hope (life stuff) built on a foundation of love (friendship and community). Have a look below and come along. We’d love to meet you!
Sunday 10.15–11.30am Pathfinders @ The Loft, All Saints Church – Years 7–9:
Sunday 7.30–9pm (term time only) CYFA @ CONNECT – Years 10–13:
Wednesday & Thursday: Life Groups @ houses – Years 10–13:
For more information contact: Sarah Holton, Children and Families Worker, All Saints’ Church, Marple SK6 7LD 07503 944905 kidschurch@allsaintsmarple.co.uk
Contact for both : Father Timothy Hupfield 01663 764 946 or timothyhupfield@cantab.net
St. Martin’s https://www.stmartins-lowmarple.co.uk/ Social activities: A warm welcome awaits you at these activities in our Parish Hall Board Game Coffee Mornings 10-12 every term-time Wednesday Contact: timothyhupfield@cantab.net Mothers Union Fellowship Group every 3rd Wednesday 2pm- 4 Contact: jmfairbanks@btinternet.com Craft Activities on occasional Sunday afternoons Contact via our website: www.stmartins-lowmarple.co.uk
St Paul’s Compstall https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12885/ https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Pauls-Church-Compstall/100067469460504/ Knit and Natter group (Fridays, 10:30-12 in term time), Messy church is starting at St Paul’s – first one on Sunday 30th June, 2-4 pm (for more information: timothyhupfield@cantab.net / 01663 764 946)
ST THOMAS MELLOR CHURCH OF ENGLAND
https://mellorchurch.org/ Contact Rev. Andrew Tawn Tel: 0161 604 4993
Email: revandrewtawn@gmail.com Sunday morning service ( 10.am ) Vestry group for children’s activities for about half an hour. Much of our young people’s’ work is through the choir. Membership of Mellor Church Choir is open to all, without any audition and is free of charge. There is lots of information including FAQs for those interested on the website. People who are interested in joining can contact Tom Howling ( the choir musical director ) though the website. www.mellorchuchchoir.co.uk for further details.
In Mellor Centre Mondays Prayer group 10.30 am Coffee with the Vicar (2nd Monday of the month) 10.45 am Thursdays in term time 10 – 11.30 am Mother and toddler group and 10.30-12 Knit and Natter Group For more information about these please contact the parish office: 0161 484 5079