Welcome to Our Parish Community
Who we are
Welcome to St George’s, Altrincham’s parish church in the Church of England.
We are a warm, diverse and welcoming community, with space for people of all ages, backgrounds and stages of life. Whether you have been part of church for many years, are beginning to explore questions of faith, or are looking to mark important moments such as Christenings, Weddings or Funerals, you will find a place here.
At the heart of our life together is a desire to follow Jesus Christ and to share God’s love with our parish and our town. We hope that St George’s is a place where people can worship, ask questions, find support, build friendships and discover a sense of belonging.
Church life at St George’s extends far beyond our worship. Throughout the week our buildings are alive with groups, activities and events for the whole community of all faiths and none - from toddlers to older adults, from social gatherings to support groups, music, learning and community events. Whether you are looking for companionship, somewhere to contribute your gifts, or simply a friendly place to connect with others, we would love to welcome you.
Whatever brings you to St George’s today, we hope you find a community where you can belong, be encouraged, and journey with us.
Tots & Tales go on tour! 🌞🍦
Tots & Tales go on tour! 🌞🍦
Tots & Tales go on tour!
With the sunshine (hopefully!) here to stay, our friendly toddler group, Tots & Tales, is heading out and about for the summer months.
Together we'll be exploring some of the wonderful family-friendly places in and around Altrincham; from local parks and playgrounds to welcoming cafés, and perhaps even a trip to the beach if the weather is on our side!
Each week we'll keep an eye on the forecast and announce our next destination on Sunday evenings via our social media channels, so be sure to follow along for the latest updates.
Whether you're a regular at Tots & Tales or thinking of joining us for the first time, we'd love to welcome you. It's a great opportunity for little ones to play and explore, while parents, grandparents and carers enjoy friendly company and conversation.
Come along, make new friends, and enjoy a summer of adventures with us!
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.