The congregation at St Chad's occupy a beautiful and large victorian church on a site that has accommodated a place of Christian worship since the ninth century. The word Kirk-by originally refers to this site and literally means church place.
A congregation gathers together here for worship and Holy Communion each Sunday at 11am and this is open to everyone who would like to drop in.
Families
Good provision is made for children. Most Sundays there is a Junior Church with varied activities that are appropriate for school aged children and teenagers. On the first Sunday of each month young and old stay together for the whole of the service and it is designed with all ages in mind. Babies and toddlers are normally encouraged to stay with their parents at all times and the adult congregation is used to the noise and movement that this always involves. Toys are provided at the back of the church.
Getting Known
It is easy to come to St Chad's quite annonymously. Indeed many people like to come and go without any fuss. The clergy and many regular members of the congregation are always keen to be introduced to visitors and new comers. If you want to drop in it can help if you make a point of saying hello.
Coffee, tea, squash and biscuits are served in the church after most morning services and this can be an easy way to meet new friends.
What St Chad's stands for
Chad was a ninth century bishop for the area called Mercia (which included some of what is known today as Merseyside). He was very aware of God's presence in this world. The building of St Chad's stands as a strong reassuring sign of God's presence amongst the people of Kirkby. Through its beauty there is an attempt to lift people's eyes heavenward - up from the drudgery of every day life. It is perhaps for this reason that many people choose to come to St Chad's at important points in their lives such as for baptisms, weddings, anniversaries and at times of loss. You can follow the links on our home page to learn more about this. | |
