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Lent and Easter Services 2026

A man kneels in prayer silhouetted in the sunset infront of three crosses on a hill

During this penitential season of Lent we have Stations of the Cross every other week on a Friday at 12.30pm. Below is the full list of services from March to Easter Sunday. You are more than welcome to join us.


Sunday 1st March 10.30am Second Sunday of Lent – St David’s Day – Sung Mass
Sunday 8th March 10.30am Third Sunday of Lent – Sung Mass
Friday 13th March 12.30pm Stations of the Cross
Sunday 15th March Fourth Sunday of Lent – MOTHERING SUNDAY- Sung Mass
Sunday 22nd March 10.30am Fifth Sunday of Lent – Sung Mass
Friday 27th March 12.30pm Stations of the Cross
Sunday 29th March 10.30AM PALM SUNDAY – Sung Mass
Thursday 2nd April MAUNDY THURSDAY – 7.30pm Mass with footwashing followed by Watch & Meditation until 9.30pm
Friday 3rd April GOOD FRIDAY – 1pm Stations of the Cross 2pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Sunday 5th April EASTER SUNDAY – 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.

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.

Christmas Eve Carols & Reflection

A view of St Peter's Church taken from St Peter's Square in the snow

Take a break from the hustle and bustle in Stockport Town Centre and join us for an informal Carol Service followed by festive refreshments in the community cafe area. The church will remain open for private prayer, reflection and candle lighting for an hour after the service so you can take time out to focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
1pm Service
Open until 3pm
Best wishes for a happy and healthy Christmas from all at St Peter’s!

Mary Joseph and baby Jesus in a crib - lego figures
Image by Jonathan Fahrny from Pixabay

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.

Open for Private Prayer

During this latest lockdown we are still open for private prayer on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12pm to 1.30pm. Light a candle and take some peaceful time out.

The toilets are also open.

A white taper lights a white church candle
John 1:5 – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.