"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 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.
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
NEWS 2026
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2025
Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in our Advent and Christmas Services and activities,
including those who:
led worship, played the keyboard, decorated baubles, decorated the tree and church, took part in the Lessons & Carols, were cast members in the Nativity, attended Church Christmas Lunch and so much more.
There were some large attendances which were an encouragement to us all.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Please remember:
Daz, Christine`s son-in-law.
Margaret, Helen`s mother.
Lee Wynn.
Betty Vickers
and all in any kind of need.
We remember before God all who are in hospital,
undergoing treatment or awaiting test results.
Be their strength.
We remember those in nursing and residential homes.
Be their companion.
We remember those who have been bereaved.
Be their consolation.
We remember those who are not with us with us in worship,
for whatever reason.
Be their guide back to the way of Christ.
THIRD WEDNESDAY CLUB
Our usual January Quiz had a somewhat different theme this year, thanks to Jackie Mafi, our guest speaker last November.
Jackie kindly provided us with a quiz on the theme of sweets,
chocolates and kitchen items.
Alan hosted, there was a decent turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Our speaker in February was local historian, Judith Atkinson,
whose subject was "Walkden in World War II".
ADVANCE NOTICE ~ CHURCH QUIZ
Our next Church Quiz and Food Afternoon, will be on Saturday April 18th at 3pm. Lee will be quiz master and Carrs Pasties will be supplying the food. Everyone is welcome.
DEACONS
The next Deacons Meeting will be held on Tuesday February 25th at 7pm at the home of Charlotte Harrison.
If anyone in the congregation has an issue or question to raise, please pass it to any of the deacons before the meeting.
ADVANCE NOTICE ~ WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This annual event, formerly Women`s World Day of Prayer, is at Walkden Methodist Church on Friday March 6th at 7.30pm.
Men and women are welcome!
Minister ~ Rev Alan Kennedy 07733153203 01612703296 alanrk1690@gmail.com