A Learning Church *We believe that a Reformed church should always be reforming and looking for new ways in which God is revealed. We learn from each other by sharing fellowship and studying the Bible together. *We learn from other branches of Christ’s Church, through Churches Together in Chorlton and developing services and activities with the local Methodist Churches. *We respect tradition but are not bound by it. We have no hierarchical orders of ministry, and our parent Congregational and Presbyterian denominations have had women ministers from early in the twentieth century. A Community Church *The building is on one level, with ramps at the main doors to allow easy access. *The church has amplification and an induction loop to assist the hard of hearing. *The Managers try to ensure that the premises retain a good appearance and are kept in repair. *We provide an office and venue for the varied activities of Chorlton Good Neighbours. A range of community groups use the premises.
| A Caring Church *The minister and elders care for members of the church community through a pastoral care scheme. *We share with Chorlton Good Neighbours in the Tuesday Group, a project for parents facing stress in caring for young children. *We are committed to use our money, time and our voices to reduce worldwide poverty and inequality. We collect for Christian Aid, provide an outlet for Traidcraft goods, and campaign for fair rules for world trade.
A United Reformed Church *The United Reformed Church is part of the world wide family of Reformed Churches, with more than 70 million members across the world. It has its roots in the Reformation, emphasising the importance of the Bible and the collective responsibility of its members *The Church was formed in 1972 when the Congregational Church in England and Wales and the Presbyterian Church of England united. In Later unions included the Re-formed Churches of Christ in 1981 and in the Congregational Union of Scotland in 2000. *The United Reformed Church is linked to the wider church through Churches Together in England, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Council for World Mission.
| A Worshipping Church *We meet for worship at 10.45 every Sunday. The normal service includes singing, bible reading, prayer, preaching, and often an item specifically for the younger people. The children leave during the service to continue with the theme. There is someone to care for the very young ones. *Once a month we celebrate communion and the older children join in. *There is a meeting for bible study and prayer every Thursday at 11 to 11.30 a.m. *We can also arrange services of thanksgiving for the birth of a child and where appropriate we offer the sacrament of baptism. *Wedding and funeral services can also be arranged
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