Church of England | St. Peter's Parish Church, Stockport

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

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

Easter 2025

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 13th April 10.30am service with distribution of Palm Crosses
Maundy Thusday 17th April 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with footwashing and Watch until 9.30pm
Good Friday 18th April 1.00pm Stations of the Cross, 2.00pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Sunday 20th April 10.30am service with Easter Ceremonies

 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.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent Stations of the Cross will take place on 28th March and 11th April at 12.30pm

A reading and prayer is said at each of the stations around the church, with a different theme each session. It is a deep spiritual and contemplative experience during this time of Lent. All are welcome to join us.

Visiting Priests

We have booked priests to take services on the following dates:

Sunday 23rd March 2025

Sunday 27th April 2025

Sunday 4th May 2025

Sunday 29th June – Patronal Festival

If you or someone you know is a priest of our tradition and would like to take a service, please get in touch.

Christmas Services at St. Peter’s

A traditional painting of Mary gazing into the manger a Baby Jesus surrounded by light. — **Isaiah 9:6** For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Join us over Christmas for our traditional services – all welcome:

Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December 10.30am Sung Mass of the Nativity

Friday 27th December St. John Apostle & Evangelist 12.30pm Mass

Sunday 29th December “The Holy Family” 10.30am Sung Mass

Easter Services 2022

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/

Easter Services

This year we are happy to be able to welcome all to our Easter Services, a sign that things are better than last year if nothing else! Services as follows:

Maundy Thursday

7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by the Watch (optional) until 9.30pm

Good Friday

1.00pm Stations of the Cross

2.00pm Liturgy of the Day

Easter Day

Allleluia! Christ is Risen!

10.30am Sung Mass with Easter Ceremonies

We are still using the side door (opposite Cobden) instead of the main tower doors, and have hand sanitizer available on entry. You are required to wear a face covering unless exempt. Service books are placed on the pews marking socially distanced places. If you are unable to get to church please see the Easter service from last year for you to go through at home http://stpetersstockport.org.uk/uncategorized/an-easter-service-for-use-at-home/

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Matthew 28: 18 – 20

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 at a coffin with it's lid moved. A little chicken looks on also!

Christmas Services

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
John 1:29

At this most unusual of Christmases we are keen to continue worship for as long as we can here in St. Peter’s. At time of writing (21st Dec) the following services will be going ahead. All are welcome…

Services

Christmas Eve

12.00pm – 1.30pm Church open for private prayer and the shop.
12.30pm Vigil Mass

Christmas Day

10.30am Sung Mass of the Nativity

Sunday 27th December

First Sunday of Christmas “The Holy Family” 10.30am Sung Mass

Guidelines

Entrance is via the side door, and hand sanitser is available on entry. Please wear a face covering unless exempt. Please sit 2 metres apart from others unless in your household or bubble. Hymns are included in our services but no singing – just enjoy the tune! The Sacrement will be offered in one kind only – the Host, and not the Wine; and must be received in your hands. If anyone does not wish to receive, that is fine, and you may stay in your place, or come forward for a Blessing during the Communion. All are very welcome…

Heritage Open Days 2020

Secret St. Peter’s – A Photographic View Inside the 18th Century Tower

Wooden steps reach past the tip of an arched window up to another level in the tower — Steps up to the old clock chamber in St. Peter’s tower

St. Peter’s tower is in need of restoration and is unsafe for visitors, but you can take an exclusive look inside through our photographic exhibition – inside the church, and online.

Our amateur photographic exhibition will show you the interior of the long-hidden tower area. From the original 18th Century wooden staircase, entrance onto the gallery, the second floor where you can see into the vast roofspace, and up to the clock chamber where the Whitehurst clock was once housed. There are also a couple of views taken from the 40 metre high cherry picker used to conduct urgent repairs to the dome (an exhibition/book of the rest of these pictures is also planned in the near future).

Situated inside the church, you can view the exhibition and the main areas of the church, pause for a moment of peace/prayer and enjoy a hot/cold drink in our cafe area. The church is open Saturday 12th September 12pm – 4pm. The display is now available here.

(Please note – there is no physical access to the tower, view is the exhibition only!)