"The Church of the Warm Heart and the Open Mind"
A MEMBER CHURCH OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION
A MEMBER CHURCH OF CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WALKDEN
WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF WALKDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
We are situated at the heart of the community, close to the crossroads in the centre of town, between Walkden Gateway and the Gill Medical Centre, opposite the Ellsemere Shopping Precinct.
As our Church Motto says, we seek to be "a church with a warm heart and an open mind."
Some years ago the Church Meeting resolved that these fine words should be more than just a motto and so applied to register our church for Same Sex Marriages. Confirmation that we are legally authorised to conduct same-sex marriages was confirmed on the 21st of December 2016.
We were the first mainstream Christian Church in the City of Salford to offer this ministry.
We believe that for the Gospel to truly be "Good News" it must be a gospel of;
extravagant grace,
radical inclusion
and relentless compassion.
To that end, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds
and affirm that God`s love as revealed in Jesus Christ is for everyone and not just a chosen few.
You are welcome to join us for worship any Sunday morning at 11am and to get to know us better over a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.
Jesus didn`t reject anyone -
Neither do we -
Whoever you are -
Wherever you are on life`s journey -
You are welcome here!
For PARTY BOOKINGS or HALL HIRE, see the menu bar below for the relevant contact details. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE MINISTER
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NEWS 2025
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Advent and Christmas Services;
those who helped with the Christmas Tree and decorations,
our Readers for the Nine Lessons and Carols,
the cast of the All-Age Nativity,
those who took part in the Christmas Readings and Carols,
and those who led the ever popular Christingle Service.
CHURCH CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Thank you to the staff and students of The Glass House, Worsley College for our wonderful Christmas Lunch on December 4th.
THIRD WEDNESDAY CLUB
As usual, the first meeting on January 15th took the form of a quiz, chaired by the Minister and followed by coffee, muffins and shortbread.
There were four teams and everyone got a prize!
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WALKDEN AND LITTLE HULTON
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of our local Churches Together group was held at Walkden Methodist Church on Monday January 13th at 7.30pm.
Rev David Cooper was elected as the new Chairman, with existing officers re-elected.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2025
Our joint Churches Together Service this year was held on Sunday January 19th at Our Lady & Lancashire Martyrs.
Our minister was guest organist and also brought one of the readings.
IN OUR PRAYERS
We continue to remember in prayer
all those with ongoing health issues.
We think of those in hospital or care settings
and those coping with medical conditions at home.
These include, among others;
Dorothy Coxon
Carol Smith
Trina Philips
The Minister thanks you for your prayers for his mother, now back home following a fall and lengthy stay in hospital, and also for his bother, recently hospitalised and now home again.
If you have someone you would like included the Intercessions during Sunday worship, please speak to the Minister or Church Secretary.
THIRD WEDNESDAY CLUB
Judith Atkinson had a hospital appointment on February 19th and was unable to come as our speaker.
However Judith had arranged for Paul Hassall to come instead.
Those who didn`t join us missed a very interesting talk on Salford Firsts - inventions and other cultural landmarks associated with Salford, from Elkie Brooks to Paxo Stuffing!
On March 19th we were entertained by Dr Eric Lupton and his keyboard, when his theme was "Jerome Kern &Friends".
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WALKDEN
CHURCHES TOGETHER PRAYER BREAKFASTS
A Prayer Breakfast was held on Saturday March 1st, at Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs at 8.30am.
The most recent one was on Saturday April 5th at St John`s.
This is the last Prayer Breakfast for the time being while we decide how and when we continue to meet in a way which may attract more participants.
CHURCHES TOGETHER MEETING
A General Meeting was held on Monday March 17th at 7.30pm at Our Lady & Lancashire Martyrs.
DEACONS MEETING
The Deacons met on Tuesday March 11th
at 7pm in the Coffee Room.
CHURCH AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Church took place after worship on Sunday March 16th, followed by Church Lunch.
Reports were received on behalf of the Minister, Church Officers and other Church activities and satisfaction was expressed for the increased numbers attending worship and the new faces, including one that morning.
The meeting was followed by Church Lunch.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This annual event, formerly known as Women`s World Day of Prayer, was held at Walkden Methodist Church
on Friday March 7th at 7pm.
QUIZ AND FOOD
There will be a Quiz followed by Food
on Saturday April 26th, 3.00-6.00pm.
The cost is £10 and names and payment
may be given to Audrey Chapman.
Minister ~ Rev Alan Kennedy 07733153203 01612703296 alanrk1690@gmail.com