Details of Services can be found in the Calendar
The benefice of Chelford with Lower Withington and Marthall (CLM Rural Churches) is made up of two parishes and three churches in the Diocese of Chester –
- St John the Evangelist, Chelford
- St Peter, Lower Withington
- All Saints, Marthall
Our benefice is situated between the towns of Macclesfield to the east and Knutsford to the west; with Holmes Chapel and Congleton to the south.
Each of our churches has its own character, reflecting the local population. In all we endeavour to work within our local communities bring church and community together. Events through the year are celebrated well and draw in folk from various organisations and parts of the villages. Farming and rural events are highlighted and well attended with social gatherings being very popular. In turn we like to support other local community events and projects too.
We worship God each Sunday around the benefice. On around 4 occasions a year we celebrate together in a joint benefice service. These occasions help us to get to know one another better and unite us in purpose - to proclaim the love of God through Jesus Christ our Lord - not only in word but in action too.
We love to see visitors, newcomers and old comers to our churches and services. A warm welcome is extended to all.
For more information on local events and news please go to the village websites.
Chelford:
http://www.chelfordvillage.org/features/st-johns-st-peters.html
Lower Withington:
http://www.lowerwithington.com/
Marthall:
http://www.ollertonwithmarthall.org.uk/church.htm
Safeguarding
At the Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Chelford with St Peter’s, Lower Withington and All Saints, Marthall we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding in the absence of a Parish Safeguarding Officer, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – details below.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Vacant
Email: Not available due to Parish Safeguarding Officer vacancy
Phone: Not available due to Parish Safeguarding Officer vacancy
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 01928 643442
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thiryone:eight can be contacted on 03030031111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and your local authority Children or Adults Social Service.
Cheshire East - Children – 0300-1235012
Cheshire East - Adult – 0300-1235010
Helplines
· Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
· Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
· National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
· Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
· Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)