Parish Magazine
Our Parish Magazine covers all the news from the last two months plus lots of other useful advice from Handbridge and beyond.
News from St. Mary's Church
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Handbridge Centre
Our community facility serves businesses, organisations, and groups with connections to the parish church.
Back to School Quiz
The quizmaster on the “Back to School Quiz” on 7th September was our Rector, Antony Dutton, pictured in his best schoolmaster’s mode. The evening was well attended and raised £435 for church funds.
Pimms & Hymns
Pimm's & Hymns – Sunday 6th July at St Mary’s Handbridge Join us for a joyful afternoon of music and refreshment at St Mary’s Handbridge on Sunday 6th July! Pimm’s will be served from 3.30pm, followed by a lively hymn sing-along at 4.00pm, featuring your Top 10...
Alice & Helen – Foundation for Ministry
Alice and Helen who recently completed the Foundation for Ministry course brought in their Certificates to show us. They are pictured in the garden of St Mary’s bathed in the morning sunshine yesterday. We are all so proud of their achievement. Last year, Jackie,...
Bible Study group
Have you ever wondered what is it about this book that sees on average 100 million copies sold each year worldwide? What DOES it contain that makes SO many people want to read it, particularly those from the Gen Z category? In last Sunday’s The Times magazine, there...
Family Eucharist Service
One of the new services that our Ministry Team, led by Antony, is introducing is a Family Eucharist, the first of which will be held this Sunday at 10:30am. How will this differ from the previous 10.30 service? Well, it will be a shorter service targetting children...
Social & Events Diary – 2025
January 10 - Music by the Bridge – Sax Quartet 31 - Lord Mayor’s Charity Event - Winter Gathering February 14 - Music by the Bridge – Deva Brass 22 - CHAWREC & St Mary’s joint Lord Mayor’s Charity Event - Curry & Quiz Evening March 14 - Music by the Bridge –...
Music by the Bridge – 2025
Music by the Bridge: Enchanting Evenings at St. Mary’s Church Handbridge Welcome to St. Mary’s Church Handbridge, where music and community come together to create memorable evenings for all. Our beloved concert series, Music by the Bridge, is a perfect way to...
Reverend Antony Dutton Becomes our new rector
St Mary's has welcomed the Reverend Antony Dutton as our new rector! The Bishop of Birkenhead, Rt Rev Julie Conalty, officiated at the service of installation on Monday 18th November, with Antony's daughter giving a reading. Also in attendance were the Duke and...
Christmas Appeal
Help support your food bank this Christmas In the three weeks leading up to Christmas, the food bank will provide over 500 food parcels for local individuals and families facing hardship. Donate food Donate an item or two from our shopping list, ensuring we can...
Message from The Bishop of Chester
I am writing to you in the wake of the publication of the Makin review into the abuse perpertrated by John Smythe and today’s resignation announcemnt from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Christmas Fair
Join Us for a Festive Afternoon at St. Mary’s Church Christmas Fair! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family along to St. Mary’s Church in Handbridge on Saturday, 23rd November, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a heartwarming Christmas Fair! This annual event is a...
November Music by the Bridge Evening
We can now confirm the exciting programme for the November Music by the Bridge evening. Young Handbridge Young Musicians from Chester Schools present a varied programme for you to support and enjoy. Friday 8th November, 2024, 7pm Programme Ava Smith - Vocal My Days -...