Heritage Open Days 2024

It’s that Heritage Open Days time of year, and we are happy to be a part of the festival again this year. We are open Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September from 1pm to 4pm. Take a look inside this atmospheric church, pause to light a candle or peruse our church history exhibition. The original 1769 Whitehurst clock from the clock tower is also located on the ground floor and in full working order.

Iron frame containing the Whitehurst clock mechanism in St Peter's church

A new history display will chart St Peter’s journey from the 18th Century to the 21st, and include pictures from inside the tower which is inaccessible to the public.

Saturday is the date of our free Organ Concert too so pop along earlier if you like (10am-1pm), and listen to guest organists play our church and theatre organs, or piano.
On Sunday we will remain open following 10.30am Mass.

Hot and cold drinks available on both dates, and if you’re lucky there may still be cake left from the concert!

Heritage Open Days logo text

No Organ Concert on 10th August 2024

We apologise for any disappointment but the organ concert on Saturday 10th August has been cancelled. Back to normal for September 14th 10am – 1pm when we also have our Heritage Open Days exhibition.

Instead, why not attend the Plaza Coffee Morning from 11am – 2pm on Saturday 10th August where you can hear Andrew Moody, Gilly Oselton, Anthony Brookes and Ian Gander playing the Mighty Compton Organ?

2024 Easter Services

With the end of Lent and the celebration of our Risen Lord fast approaching, here are our Easter service times for you to make a note of and hopefully come and join us – all are welcome!

  • Palm Sunday 24th March 10.30am Sung Mass with distribution of Palm Crosses
  • Maundy Thusday 28th March 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with footwashing and Watch until 9.30pm
  • Good Friday 29th March 1.00pm Stations of the Cross, 2.00pm Liturgy of the Day
  • Easter Sunday 31st March 10.30am Easter Ceremonies and Sung Mass
Colourful painting of the last supper
Luke 22:20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
 Psalm 33:20-22 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
A Lego model of the empty tomb with the large round door moved to one side, with an angel upon it. Two female figures look inside with a bottle of oil stood on the floor. Happy Easter!

Coronation Big Lunch

Join us on Sunday May 7th for our Coronation Big Lunch. 12pm after the service.

All welcome, bring a picnic lunch to eat in our street party themed cafe. Hot drinks available.

More info to follow…

Easter Services

With the end of Lent and the celebration of our Risen Lord fast approaching, here are our Easter service times for you to make a note of and hopefully come and join us – all are welcome! please note there will be no organ concert for April as it falls on Holy Saturday.

  • Palm Sunday 10.30am Sung Mass
  • Maundy Thusday 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Watch until 9.30pm
  • Good Friday 1.00pm Stations of the Cross, 2.00pm Liturgy of the Day
  • Easter Day 10.30am Sung Mass
Colourful painting of the last supper
Luke 22:20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
 Psalm 33:20-22 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
A Lego model of the empty tomb with the large round door moved to one side, with an angel upon it. Two female figures look inside with a bottle of oil stood on the floor. Happy Easter!

Yoruba Womens’ Group – Warm Spaces

A new group funded by Stockport MBC’s Warm Spaces scheme will be starting to meet from Tuesday 22nd November at 2pm – 4.30pm in St. Peter’s Cafe area. The Yoruba Womens’ Cultural Heritage Forum invites everyone to join in and share heritage stories, swap books in our library corner, chat, craft and have fun.

12 Tuesdays on specific dates from Tuesday November 22nd until Tuesday 28th March (These dates are not every week so contact before booking is essential.)

Free refreshments available in a warm, happy safe place. Please contact us to book a place as there is limited space. For more information please contact Annette on 07799418873, St Peter’s Church on 0161 476 5090 (please leave a message) or email: yorubawomencultureheritage@gmail.com

Yoruba Women Culural Heritage Forum 
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Tuesday 2pm - 4pm from 22nd November at St. Peter's Church

Queen Elizabeth II Memorials

Queen Elizabeth II - head and shoulders portrait of Her Majesty smiling dressed in yellow in the sunshine

We join with the nation, and indeed, the world, in mourning the loss our beloved Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Church of England, and diginified inspirational monarch. Stockport MBC have chosen St. Peter’s Square as the site of a Memorial Garden for people to lay flowers in remembrance of Her Majesty, so we at St. Peter’s Church will ensure the church is open as often as possible for those visiting to pause and light a candle, say a prayer, or find a moment of peace. There will also be light refreshments available, and the toilets of course.

The opening hours are planned as follows from Mon 12th September:

Mon, Tues, Weds and Fri , Sat 12 noon – 1.30pm and 5pm – 6.30pm

Thursday 15th Sept 5pm – 6.30pm

We will now also open on Sunday at 7.45pm as the nation comes together in a minute of silence at 8pm.

Heritae Open Days 2022 – Exhibition

It’s that time of year yet again, and we are again happy to be a part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. This year is focussed on the beautiful embroidered processional banners we have. We will be open on Saturday 10th September from 1.15pm – 3.30pm.

Most of these fascinating banners are on display on the gallery and not accessible up close. Each one has been photographed and studied to produce an informative booklet – available on the day to visitors. Close up photographs and a short description will also be on display.

People are also welcome to just have alook around the Grade II listed church, and refreshments will still be available.

A blue and gold fabric banner hangs from a wooden stave topped by a cross. The banner features a picture of Our Lady holding baby Christ
Mother’s Union Processional Banner

We will also be open in the morning for our monthly free organ concert which you are welcome to come along to as well if you wish. That starts at 10am and you can come and go as you please.

We hope to see you soon!

St Peter’s Big Jubilee Lunch

Come and join us for our free Jubilee event – places limited, please book!

Saturday 4th June from 12pm to 4pm

Celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in traditional style – rain or shine

Indoor ‘Street Party’ theme
Bring your own picnic to eat along tables street party style
Hot & cold drinks available
Watch the Coronation on DVD
Music tbc
Optional 1950s style outfits!

Book your free tickets through the eventbrite link below – or ask at church.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-peters-big-jubilee-lunch-tickets-334645151657

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing a pastel yellow jacket and matching yellow wide brimmed hat with pink flowers.
Happy Platinum Jubilee Your Majesty!

Easter Services 2022

A man kneels in prayer silhouetted in the sunset infront of three crosses on a hill
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Everyone is very welcome to join our Holy Week Services as follows:

Sunday 10th April 10.30am

Blessing of Palms and Sung Mass. Reading of St. Luke Passion Gospel

Maundy Thursday 14th April

7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Watch before the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday 15th April

1pm Stations of the Cross

2pm Liturgy of the Day – Reading of St John Passion Gospel and Veneration of the Cross

Easter Day 17th April

10.30am Blessing of Paschal Candle, Sung Mass and Renewal of Baptismal Promises.

Allleluia! Christ is Risen!

We are still using the side door (opposite Cobden) instead of the main tower doors, and have hand sanitizer available on entry. Service books are placed on the pews, and current service sheet is available on the table near the door . If you are unable to get to church please see the lockdown Easter service which you can go through at home http://stpetersstockport.org.uk/uncategorized/an-easter-service-for-use-at-home/

A Lego model of the empty tomb with the large round door moved to one side, with an angel upon it. Two female figures look inside with a bottle of oil stood n the floor.